Smart Edge Devices: Design and Applications

Topic Information

Dear Colleagues,

Edge devices are a critical part of the expanding Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystem. They play a key role in bringing computational power closer to the data source, allowing for faster decision-making, better privacy control, and reduced reliance on centralized cloud computing. Deep learning is increasingly being deployed for edge devices to enable real-time decision-making and intelligent processing directly at the source of data, converting them into smart edge devices. These devices can perform complex tasks such as image recognition, speech processing, and predictive analytics locally without relying heavily on cloud-based computing. This has led to a variety of applications across industries, including healthcare, automotive, manufacturing, and more.

The present Topic aims to publish new knowledge on smart edge devices by bringing together works on the design and applications of these systems. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Design of smart edge devices:
  • Microprocessors for edge computing;
  • Sensors for data collection;
  • Protocols and modules for connectivity of edge devices;
  • Local storage architectures;
  • Power management systems;
  • Machine and deep learning models for edge computing;
  • Embedded computing architectures;
  • Custom design of accelerators for edge computing;
  • New high-performance devices for embedded deep learning.
• Applications of smart edge devices:
  • Smart healthcare;
  • Industrial automation;
  • Autonomous vehicles;
  • Smart cities;
  • Edge devices in agriculture;
  • Retail and consumer electronics;
  • Energy management;
  • Space data analysis.

Dr. Mário Véstias
Dr. Rui Policarpo Duarte
Topic Editors

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Participating Journals

Journal Name	Impact Factor	CiteScore	Launched Year	First Decision (median)	APC
Applied Sciences applsci	2.5	5.3	2011	18.4 Days	CHF 2400	Submit
Computers computers	2.6	5.4	2012	15.5 Days	CHF 1800	Submit
Electronics electronics	2.6	5.3	2012	16.4 Days	CHF 2400	Submit
Sensors sensors	3.4	7.3	2001	18.6 Days	CHF 2600	Submit
Technologies technologies	4.2	6.7	2013	21.1 Days	CHF 1600	Submit
Smart Cities smartcities	7.0	11.2	2018	28.4 Days	CHF 2000	Submit
Telecom telecom	2.1	4.8	2020	20.5 Days	CHF 1200	Submit
Future Internet futureinternet	2.8	7.1	2009	16.9 Days	CHF 1600	Submit

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