Multi-Hop Routing Techniques in IoT-Driven Wireless Sensor Networks

Authors

  • Kalpak Dhole * School of Computer Engineering, KIIT (Deemed to Be) University, Bhubaneswar -751024, Odisha, India.
  • Hitesh Mohapatra School of Computer Engineering, KIIT (Deemed to Be) University, Bhubaneswar-751024, Odisha, India. https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8100-4860

https://doi.org/10.48313/siot.v3i1.274

Abstract

With the rise of the Internet of Things (IoT), Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs) have gained increasing attention for their ability to collect and process environmental data in applications such as healthcare, smart cities, and industrial automation. Multi-hop routing, where data packets traverse multiple nodes before reaching the final destination, is a fundamental concept in WSNs. Efficient multi-hop routing is crucial for enhancing energy efficiency, minimizing latency, and extending network longevity. This paper explores multi-hop routing techniques in IoT-driven WSNs, focusing on the design challenges, performance metrics, and prominent routing protocols. We also highlight future research directions and open challenges to improve multi-hop routing in IoT applications.

Keywords:

Multi-hop routing, Wireless sensor networks, Internet of things, Energy efficiency, Machine learning in routing

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Published

2026-03-16

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Vol. 3 No. 1 (2026): Smart Internet of Things

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How to Cite

Dhole, K. ., & Mohapatra, H. . (2026). Multi-Hop Routing Techniques in IoT-Driven Wireless Sensor Networks. Smart Internet of Things, 3(1), 19-24. https://doi.org/10.48313/siot.v3i1.274

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