Sensing Applications and Developments in IoT: Advancements, Challenges, and Future Prospects
A special issue of Sensors (ISSN 1424-8220). This special issue belongs to the section "Internet of Things".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 April 2025 | Viewed by 301
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Interests: IoT; energy harvesting and RF communication technologies; embedded AI; Edge and Cloud software and hardware architectures
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Interests: IoT; reconfigurable computing; remote sensing; environmental monitoring; IoT for education; embedded energy harvesting
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The rapid proliferation of the Internet of Things (IoT) has revolutionized the way we perceive and interact with the world, fostering unprecedented connectivity between devices and enabling seamless data exchange. This Special Issue delves into the realm of sensing applications and developments for IoT, exploring the latest advancements, addressing challenges, and envisioning future prospects in this dynamic field.
This call for contributions invites researchers, scientists, and practitioners to contribute to this forthcoming Special Issue dedicated to the latest developments in sensing applications for the Internet of Things (IoT). In the ever-evolving landscape of IoT, sensing technologies play a pivotal role in shaping the capabilities and applications of connected devices. This Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive framework for sharing cutting-edge research, addressing challenges, and exploring future directions in the realm of IoT sensing.
We encourage submissions that cover a wide array of topics, including but not limited to:
- Sensor Technologies: Novel advancements in sensor miniaturization, energy efficiency, and accuracy, exploring the potential of emerging sensor types.
- Edge Computing for Sensing: Contributions focusing on the integration of edge computing to enhance the processing capabilities of IoT devices, improving real-time decision making.
- Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in Sensing: Exploring how machine learning and AI techniques can be applied to optimize data analytics, pattern recognition, and intelligent decision making within IoT sensing systems.
- Security and Privacy in IoT Sensing: Addressing the crucial challenges associated with securing sensor data, ensuring privacy, and mitigating potential threats in IoT ecosystems.
- Interoperability Challenges and Solutions: Research that tackles interoperability issues to foster seamless communication and collaboration among diverse IoT devices and platforms.
- Energy-Efficient Sensing: Innovative approaches and technologies to address energy constraints in IoT devices, prolonging battery life and sustainability.
Contributors are encouraged to submit original research articles, reviews, and case studies.
Dr. Gianluca Cornetta
Prof. Dr. Abdellah Touhafi
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- Internet of Things
- sensing technologies and applications
- edge computing
- machine learning
- data privacy and interoperability
- energy efficiency
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