Modeling Cyber-Physical Systems with Ursula Software

The modern world relies on smart, interconnected devices that bridge the gap between physical hardware and digital control. Understanding how to model these cyber-physical systems is an essential skill for the future of engineering and automation. This text-based course guides you through the foundational concepts of virtual environments, helping you understand how to configure, simulate, and manage physical systems digitally using the Ursula software platform. What you'll learn: Understand the fundamental principles of cyber-physical systems and digital twins; Navigate the Ursula software interface and core modeling tools; Create virtual environments that accurately represent physical components; Apply basic control logic to manage sensors, actuators, and system behavior; Analyze simulation data to troubleshoot and optimize system performance; Practice designing simple automated workflows through written exercises. You will start with key terminology and the basic concepts of system modeling before moving on to step-by-step written guides on configuring virtual environments in Ursula. By studying practical explanations and architectural examples, you will learn how to design smart control loops. This course is designed for absolute beginners, school students, and curious learners with no prior experience in engineering or simulation software. Start reading today to build your first virtual models of smart systems.