PusOS: Operating System for Next-Generation Fog Computing

Fog computing platforms are architectural means to realize Industry 4.0 and have recently received a lot of attention in research communities. This study proposes a tailored operating system for such platforms, which accelerates the realization of this vision and contributes to this research field. The study identifies the requirements for Fog Computing platforms, designs the necessary building blocks to address these requirements, and tailors the architectures based on these building blocks.

PusOS is a novel, lightweight operating system meticulously engineered to meet the demands of next-generation Fog Computing environments. It is built entirely in the kernel space on the open-source RISC-V instruction set, offering a highly efficient, secure, and transparent alternative to traditional monolithic operating systems such as Linux.

PusOS aims to unlock the full potential of distributed edge intelligence by delivering a streamlined, high-performance platform that brings computation, storage, and networking closer to end-users and IoT endpoints. The result: reduced latency, enhanced security, and improved quality of service.

PusOS is available per request at Github. The study also performs experiments to evaluate the key performance indicators related to the identified requirements, see this video.