This position paper introduces Urgent Edge Computing (UEC) as a paradigm shift addressing the evolving demands of time-sensitive applications in distributed edge environments, in time-critical scenarios. With a focus on ultra-low latency, availability, resource management, decentralization, self-organization, and robust security, UEC aims to facilitate operations in critical scenarios such as disaster response, environmental monitoring, and smart city management. This paper outlines and discusses the key requirements, challenges, and enablers along with a conceptual architecture. The paper also outlines the potential applications of Urgent Edge Computing

翻译：本文提出紧急边缘计算（Urgent Edge Computing, UEC）作为一种应对时间关键场景中分布式边缘环境对时效性应用日益增长需求的范式变革。该技术聚焦于超低延迟、高可用性、资源管理、去中心化、自组织及强健安全等核心特性，旨在支持防灾响应、环境监测及智慧城市管理等关键场景中的系统运行。本文系统阐述并讨论了关键需求、技术挑战、使能要素，同时提出概念性架构。论文还展望了紧急边缘计算在潜在应用场景中的发展前景。