Cyber-physical systems in 21st century education

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https://doi.org/10.31637/epsir-2025-636

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education, technologies, cyber-physical systems, challenges, learning, students, pedagogy, systematic literature review

Abstract

Introduction: This study explores the integration of cyber-physical systems in 21st-century education. Methodology: Through a systematic literature review in the WoS and Scopus databases, 34 studies were identified and analyzed. Results: It is evident that SCP, including technologies such as virtual reality and robotics, personalizes learning and improves the continuous assessment, motivation, and technical competencies of students. However, implementation faces challenges, such as the need to adapt educational programs and design practical interdisciplinary courses. Discussion: Despite these challenges, CPSs present opportunities to enrich pedagogy through artificial intelligence and provide a cross-cutting approach. Conclusions: There is a need to continue investigating the integration of emerging technologies in SCPs and to evaluate their impact in different educational contexts.

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Oscar Peña Cáceres, Cesar Vallejo University

PhD in Information and Communication Technologies from the UNP. Scholarship from the Peruvian Government in the year 2022 to pursue doctoral studies in Information Technology, Communications and Computing at the University of Valencia, Spain. RENACYT Researcher and Professor at the School of Systems Engineering, Universidad César Vallejo, Piura. I lead a research team since 2021.

Henry Silva-Marchan, Universidad Nacional de Tumbes

D. in Information and Communication Technologies from the UNP. Master in Big Data from the International University of Andalusia, Spain. RENACYT Researcher and Professor of the Department of Mathematics, Statistics and Informatics at the National University of Tumbes, Tumbes. Member of the research team with colleagues from UNP since 2021.

Rudy Espinoza-Nima, Universidad Nacional de Piura

Professor of the Faculty of Sciences attached to the academic department of Physics of the Universidad Nacional de Piura in the category of Associate, with 20 years of university teaching experience.

Manuel More-More, Universidad Nacional de Piura

D. in Environmental Sciences from the National University of Piura (UNP). RENACYT Researcher and Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Sciences of the UNP. He has studied at the International University of Andalusia and Seville (Spain), where he completed his master's degree; at the United Nations University - University of the Andes (Colombia). He has been Vice-President of the Scientific and Technological Advisory Council of the Piura Region and Head of the Academic Department of Physics at UNP on two occasions.

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Peña Cáceres, O., Silva-Marchan, H., Espinoza-Nima, R., & More-More, M. (2024). Cyber-physical systems in 21st century education. European Public & Social Innovation Review, 10, 1–19. https://doi.org/10.31637/epsir-2025-636

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