Employing Collective Intelligence at the IoT Edge for Spatial Decisions.

This paper explores the synergies between collective intelligence and edge computing, presenting a novel paradigm that harnesses decentralized processing power for collaborative problem-solving. Edge devices, such as sensors and IoT devices, collect spatial data in real time from their local environments. They can incorporate machine learning algorithms to analyze spatial data, enabling quicker and more context-aware decision-making. Spatial clustering, a pivotal strategy in IoT edge computing, is examined to optimize localized data processing, enhance resource efficiency, and enable real-time analytics in decentralized environments. By leveraging the physical proximity of devices, spatial clustering contributes to the effectiveness and sustainability of IoT deployments at the edge. The paper introduces an innovative approach to adaptive spatial clustering by adopting swarm intelligence, drawing inspiration from the collective behavior of a flock of birds. Building upon the classical flock model of Reynolds, our extended model incorporates movement in a multi-dimensional space and introduces different types of birds. In this context, the birds serve as agents for discovering points with specific characteristics in a multidimensional space. The integration of swarm intelligence into spatial clustering presents a promising avenue for addressing the challenges of decentralized processing in edge computing environments, paving the way for more efficient and responsive IoT deployments. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]