Survey on Foundation Models for Prognostics and Health Management in Industrial Cyber-Physical Systems

Abstract

Industrial Cyber-Physical Systems (ICPS) integrating disciplines such as computer science, communication technology, and engineering, have become a crucial component of modern manufacturing and industry. However, ICPS faces numerous challenges during long-term operation, including equipment faults, performance degradation, and security threats, etc. To achieve efficient maintenance and management, prognostics and health management (PHM) has been widely applied in the critical tasks of ICPS such as fault prediction, health monitoring, and maintenance decision-making. The emergence of large-scale foundation models (LFMs) like BERT and GPT marks a significant advancement in artificial intelligence (AI) technology, demonstrating substantial application potential in multiple fields. The accumulation of AI technology, rapid development of LFMs, and the abundance of industrial data and industrial process knowledge provide the foundational conditions for the construction and advancement of industrial LFMs. However, there is currently a lack of consensus on applying LFMs of PHM in ICPS, necessitating a systematic review and roadmap to clarify future development directions. To bridge this gap, this survey provides a comprehensive survey and understanding of the recent advances in LFMs of PHM in ICPS. It provides valuable references for decision makers and researchers in the industry, and helps to further improve the reliability, availability and safety of ICPS.