Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Technology in Wireless Communication

A special issue of Electronics (ISSN 2079-9292). This special issue belongs to the section "Microwave and Wireless Communications".

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Research Center on ICT Technologies for Healthcare and Wellbeing, Università Telematica Giustino Fortunato, 82100 Benevento, Italy
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Interests: wireless sensor networks; IoT; MIMO wireless communications; signal processing; next-generation mobile cellular systems; UAV utilization for 5G and B5G communications
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Dear Colleagues,

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) have been evolving rapidly in every area of research. AI, in varying forms and degrees, has been used to develop and advance a wide spectrum of fields, including wireless communication. This Special Issue aims to report on applications of AI and ML in wireless communication.

The field of wireless communication is undergoing a massive transformation with the integration of AI, ML, and blockchain. These advanced technologies have the potential to transform many communication areas by optimizing network performance, enhancing security, and automating various manual processes involved in managing a wireless network. Advanced machine learning (ML) techniques like deep learning can be used to optimize network performance, enhance security, and automate various manual processes. Similarly, AI applications in wireless communications are playing a vital role, especially with the deployment of 5G networks and the expected growth in the number of connected devices.

Dr. Muddasar Naeem
Dr. Zaib Ullah
Prof. Antonio Coronato
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Keywords

  • wireless communication of mobile sensor networks
  • AI applications in 5G systems and beyond
  • AI-enabled smart technologies for human-centered IoT systems
  • multi-use MIMO systems
  • next-generation massive MIMO systems for communications
  • ubiquitous and cognitive AI in IoT
  • AI for vehicular communication
  • deep learning-driven distributed communication systems
  • blockchain-enabled wireless communication systems
  • softwarized UAV network management for next-generation internet-based communities
  • AI-based collaborative computing for smart communication and networking systems
  • edge- and 6G-driven ubiquitous wireless communication
  • integrating network softwarization techniques into 6G communication systems and applications

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RLFS-OR: Reinforcement Learning-Based Forwarder Selection for Opportunistic Routing in Wireless Sensor Networks
by Ayesha Akter Lata and Moonsoo Kang
Electronics 2026, 15(5), 910; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics15050910 - 24 Feb 2026
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This paper introduces RLFS-OR, a reinforcement learning-based opportunistic routing protocol designed for energy-constrained and duty-cycled wireless sensor networks (WSNs). Unlike traditional opportunistic routing, which either relies on static metrics or requires nodes to remain continuously active, RLFS-OR integrates a Deep Q-Network (DQN) to [...] Read more.
This paper introduces RLFS-OR, a reinforcement learning-based opportunistic routing protocol designed for energy-constrained and duty-cycled wireless sensor networks (WSNs). Unlike traditional opportunistic routing, which either relies on static metrics or requires nodes to remain continuously active, RLFS-OR integrates a Deep Q-Network (DQN) to dynamically select the most energy-efficient forwarder based on residual energy, hop distance, wake-up timing, and link quality. A realistic Castalia-derived radio model is incorporated, accounting for transmission, reception, idle listening, and path loss-dependent energy consumption. Through coordinated learning and asynchronous duty-cycle integration, RLFS-OR minimizes overhearing and unnecessary wake-ups. Simulation results demonstrate that RLFS-OR significantly outperforms two established protocols—ORW and FCM-OR—achieving 10–30% lower energy consumption and 10–45% longer network lifetime under diverse network densities and traffic loads. RLFS-OR also provides smoother node-death dynamics and optimal performance at low duty cycles. The findings confirm RLFS-OR as an efficient and scalable solution for long-lived WSN deployments. Full article
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