The addition of massive machine type communication (mMTC) as a category of Fifth
Generation (5G) of mobile communication, have increased the popularity of Internet of …

In order to solve the critical issues in Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs), with concern for
limited sensor lifetime, nature-inspired algorithms are emerging as a suitable method …

Small drones are being utilized in monitoring, transport, safety and disaster management,
and other domains. Envisioning that drones form autonomous networks incorporated into …

Wireless sensor networks (WSNs) have attracted substantial research interest, especially in
the context of performing monitoring and surveillance tasks. However, it is challenging to …

Within the context of multiple mobile, and networked robot systems, this chapter explores the
current state of the art. After a brief introduction, we first examine architectures for multirobot …

The coverage problem in wireless sensor networks (WSNs) can be generally defined as a
measure of how effectively a network field is monitored by its sensor nodes. This problem …

Recently, the ultra-dense low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation over high-frequency
band has served as a potential solution for high-capacity backhaul data services. In this …

A wireless sensor network (WSN) has important applications such as remote environmental
monitoring and target tracking. This has been enabled by the availability, particularly in …

Sensor networks with battery-powered nodes can seldom simultaneously meet the design
goals of lifetime, cost, sensing reliability and sensing and transmission coverage. Energy …

A wireless sensor network (WSN) is composed of a group of small power-constrained nodes
with functions of sensing and communication, which can be scattered over a vast region for …