Wireless Sensor Networks for Intelligent Control Systems in Smart Environments

Wireless sensor networks (WSNs) are widely accepted technology for developing smart control systems in smart environments. These networks support real-time sensing, getting information, and making decision through incorporation of intelligent sensing, communication, and computation technologies. This chapter discusses the WSNs design, deployment and opportunity area in intelligent control systems such as home, city, healthcare and industries. A literature review provided here points to important advancements, issues, and research opportunities in the field. The chapter introduces a new WSN-based control framework that aims at tackling fundamental issues like limited energy, delay and scalability. Conclusion: A performance evaluation conducted on simulated and real case studies shows a substantial increase in the reliability and effectiveness of the proposed system. The discussion also points out several emerging technologies like Artificial intelligence, block chain, and ultra-low-power nodes that can even improve the performance of WSNs in smart environment.