Artificial Intelligence and IoT Technologies for Wireless Communication
A special issue of Electronics (ISSN 2079-9292). This special issue belongs to the section "Microwave and Wireless Communications".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2026
Special Issue Editor
Interests: IoT; real-time communication; signal processing and communications
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The integration of AI and IoT technologies is transforming the landscape of wireless communication. As IoT ecosystems expand to include billions of interconnected sensors, actuators, and gateways, the demand for intelligent, adaptive, and secure communication frameworks has intensified. This Special Issue focuses on the role of machine learning models, particularly transformer architectures, in enabling advanced capabilities such as dynamic resource allocation, anomaly detection, and predictive optimization across heterogeneous networks. By embedding intelligence at both the edge and the cloud, AI-driven IoT systems can achieve low-latency decision-making, enhanced privacy, and scalable performance. Equally critical are the IoT protocols and technologies and 5G/6G integration that provide the backbone for efficient data exchange and interoperability. Intelligent IoT gateways serve as orchestrators, bridging diverse devices and ensuring seamless interaction with physical assets. Applications span smart cities, industrial automation, healthcare monitoring, and energy management, where AI-enhanced IoT systems enable real-time control and autonomous adaptation. This Special Issue invites contributions that advance theory, design, and practice at the intersection of AI and IoT for wireless communication. Emphasis is placed on interdisciplinary approaches that foster secure, resilient, and sustainable next-generation networks.
Dr. Rolando Herrero
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- AI
- IoT
- machine learning
- edge computing
- cloud intelligence
- IoT gateways
- sensors and actuators
- IoT protocols
- 5G/6G networks
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