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Swarm Intelligence-Based Routing Protocols for Internet of Things Networks

by James Martin 1,*
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TASC  2023, 44; 5(2), 44; https://doi.org/10.69610/j.tasc.20231122
Received: 15 September 2023 / Accepted: 19 October 2023 / Published Online: 22 November 2023

Abstract

The rapid expansion of the Internet of Things (IoT) has necessitated the development of efficient and reliable routing protocols to facilitate communication between diverse devices and platforms. Swarm intelligence, derived from the collective behavior of social insects, offers a promising approach to inspire novel routing strategies. This paper explores the application of swarm intelligence principles in the design of routing protocols for IoT networks. We discuss the fundamental concepts of swarm intelligence, emphasizing the key mechanisms such as foraging, self-organization, and collective decision-making. The paper evaluates several swarm intelligence-based routing protocols, highlighting their performance in terms of energy efficiency, reliability, and adaptability. We analyze the pros and cons of these protocols and provide insights into their potential challenges. Furthermore, we discuss the integration of swarm intelligence with existing IoT network architectures, highlighting the benefits and future research directions. The findings reveal that swarm intelligence-based routing protocols have the potential to significantly enhance the performance of IoT networks by optimizing resource allocation, reducing communication overhead, and improving fault tolerance.

 


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Martin, J. Swarm Intelligence-Based Routing Protocols for Internet of Things Networks. Transactions on Applied Soft Computing, 2023, 5, 44. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.tasc.20231122
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Martin J. Swarm Intelligence-Based Routing Protocols for Internet of Things Networks. Transactions on Applied Soft Computing; 2023, 5(2):44. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.tasc.20231122
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Martin, James 2023. "Swarm Intelligence-Based Routing Protocols for Internet of Things Networks" Transactions on Applied Soft Computing 5, no.2:44. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.tasc.20231122
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Martin, J. (2023). Swarm Intelligence-Based Routing Protocols for Internet of Things Networks. Transactions on Applied Soft Computing, 5(2), 44. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.tasc.20231122

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