As the Internet of Things (IoT) continues to revolutionize the way we interact with our digital world, the need for efficient and scalable sensor network architectures has become increasingly critical. In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, the convergence of edge computing, distributed algorithms, and machine learning is paving the way for a new era of intelligent energy orchestration in IoT environments.
Exploring Edge Computing and Distributed Algorithms
Edge computing is a scalable, modern, and distributed computing architecture that brings computational workloads closer to smart gateways or edge devices. This computing model delivers IoT computations and processes IoT requests from the edge of the network, reducing the load on centralized cloud infrastructure. In diverse and independent environments like Fog-Edge networks, resource management is a critical issue, and task scheduling is a vital process to enhance efficiency and allocation of resources.
To address this challenge, researchers have explored the application of distributed algorithms to optimize resource utilization and energy consumption in IoT environments. One such algorithm, inspired by the Antlion optimization technique, has emerged as a promising solution for task orchestration in edge computing.
The Antlion-Inspired Orchestration Approach
The proposed Antlion-inspired orchestration approach leverages the principles of Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs) to enhance resource utilization and reduce energy consumption in edge computing environments. The algorithm aims to balance the load on the edge layer, resulting in a lower load on the cloud infrastructure and improved power consumption, CPU utilization, network utilization, and reduced average waiting time for requests.
The workflow of the Antlion-inspired orchestration algorithm is as follows:
- Initialization: The algorithm starts by randomly distributing the Antlions (representing edge nodes) and the prey (representing tasks) in the search space (the edge computing environment).
- Trapping: The Antlions construct their pits (resource allocation) based on their fitness, which is determined by factors such as available resources, energy efficiency, and task requirements.
- Catching Prey: The prey (tasks) are attracted to the Antlions’ pits and are trapped, representing the allocation of tasks to the appropriate edge nodes.
- Updating Antlion Positions: The Antlions’ positions are updated based on the fitness of the trapped prey, optimizing the resource allocation and load balancing.
- Elitism: The best Antlion (the edge node with the optimal resource allocation) is preserved to ensure the algorithm’s convergence.
The Antlion-inspired orchestration approach is designed to be highly scalable and adaptable, making it suitable for diverse IoT environments with dynamic task requirements and resource constraints.
Evaluating the Antlion-Inspired Orchestration Approach
To assess the performance of the Antlion-inspired orchestration approach, the researchers conducted a comparative analysis with other algorithms, such as Fuzzy Logic and Round Robin.
The evaluation was performed using various performance metrics, including:
- Power Consumption: The Antlion-inspired approach demonstrated an average cloud energy consumption improvement of 95.94% and an average edge energy consumption improvement of 16.79-19.85% compared to the existing algorithms.
- CPU Utilization: The proposed technique achieved an 10.64% improvement in average CPU utilization in the cloud environment and a 19.85% improvement in average CPU utilization in the edge environment.
- Network Utilization: The Antlion-inspired orchestration approach achieved a 23.33% improvement in average network utilization compared to the Fuzzy Logic and Round Robin algorithms.
- Average Waiting Time: The average waiting time for requests decreased by 96% compared to Fuzzy Logic and 14% compared to Round Robin.
The results demonstrate the effectiveness of the Antlion-inspired orchestration approach in balancing the load, reducing energy consumption, and improving resource utilization in IoT environments, particularly in the context of healthcare applications leveraging edge computing.
Towards Scalable and Secure IoT Ecosystems
As the IoT landscape continues to evolve, the Antlion-inspired orchestration approach offers a promising solution for intelligent energy management in scalable sensor network architectures. By leveraging the power of distributed algorithms and machine learning, this innovative technique can help IoT systems achieve higher efficiency, lower energy consumption, and enhanced resource allocation, ultimately supporting the development of more sustainable and secure IoT ecosystems.
To further explore the potential of this approach, the research team encourages collaboration with industry partners and academics to expand the applications of the Antlion-inspired orchestration algorithm in diverse IoT domains, such as smart cities, industrial automation, and environmental monitoring.
By embracing the synergy between edge computing, distributed algorithms, and machine learning, the IoT community can unlock new frontiers of intelligent energy orchestration, driving the evolution of sensor networks and paving the way for a more efficient, resilient, and sustainable digital future.
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