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P-bRS: a physarum-based routing scheme for wireless sensor networks.

Mingchuan Zhang¹, Wangyang Wei¹, Ruijuan Zheng¹

¹Information Engineering College, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang 471023, China.

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Summary

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This study introduces a novel Physarum-based routing scheme (P-bRS) for wireless sensor networks (WSNs). P-bRS balances routing efficiency and energy equilibrium by intelligently selecting the next hop, inspired by slime mold behavior.

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Area of Science:

Computer Science
Network Engineering
Bio-inspired Computing

Background:

Routing in wireless sensor networks (WSNs) presents significant challenges due to network constraints.
Existing routing algorithms often struggle to balance efficiency with energy consumption.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a novel routing scheme for WSNs inspired by the slime mold *Physarum polycephalum*.
To enhance routing efficiency and energy equilibrium in WSNs.

Main Methods:

A new selecting next hop model (SNH) was established, considering hop distance, residual energy, and location.
A Physarum-based routing scheme (P-bRS) was implemented using the SNH model.
Simulations were conducted to compare P-bRS with existing algorithms.

Main Results:

P-bRS effectively balances routing efficiency and energy equilibrium.
The SNH model enables intelligent next-hop selection.
Simulation results demonstrate superior performance compared to two benchmark algorithms.

Conclusions:

The Physarum-based routing scheme (P-bRS) offers a promising approach for efficient and energy-aware routing in WSNs.
Bio-inspired algorithms can provide innovative solutions to complex network challenges.