Design of Methodologies for Fog Computing and Intelligent Controllers Based on IEC 61499

This project addresses the need to modernize industrial control and automation by seeking more flexible, integrated, and efficient systems, free from manufacturer lock-in. It focuses on implementing the IEC 61499 standard, which promotes portability and interoperability through an event-based Function Block (FB) approach. Given the data explosion from the Internet of Things (IoT), the emerging architecture of Fog Computing is integrated. This technology distributes storage, control, and network services towards the network edge, enabling local data preprocessing and reducing reliance on traditional Cloud Computing. The methodology involves an exhaustive state-of-the-art investigation into Fog Computing and intelligent controller architectures, followed by the simulation and development of the proposed architecture under the IEC 61499 standard guidelines. The ultimate goal is to establish a methodological framework that optimizes resource management and distributed control in modern industrial environments.<br/><br/><b>Goal</b>: <br/>To design methodologies for Fog Computing and Intelligent Controllers based on the IEC 61499 standard to enhance the flexibility, integration, and efficiency of industrial processes.<br/><br/><b>Research lines</b>: <br/>Control engineering and automation technologies