The emerging domain of cooperating objects

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Recent developments in embedded systems have highlighted several key concepts. The traditional focus has been on control systems for physical processes. Meanwhile, pervasive computing envisions everyday objects equipped with computational capabilities, sensing, and communication features. Additionally, wireless sensor networks have emerged, consisting of small devices that sense their environment and collaborate to achieve specific goals. These diverse systems share commonalities and complementary aspects, suggesting a promising integration into a cohesive system vision. Essential elements such as control, heterogeneity, wireless communication, and cost efficiency are vital across these systems. A future system concept should merge the strengths of all three approaches, ensuring effective control of physical processes, accommodating device diversity, and maintaining cost efficiency and wireless agility. The envisioned systems will consist of individual entities that work together towards a common objective, typically in sensing or control, while dynamically and loosely federating for cooperation without overextending their resources. This roadmap outlines the concept of cooperating objects, emphasizing their potential to revolutionize embedded systems by leveraging the best features of each approach.