Advancing the Social Internet of Things (SIoT): Challenges, Innovations, and Future Perspectives

Abstract

This study conducts an in-depth review of the Social Internet of Things (SIoT), a significant advancement from the conventional Internet of Things (IoT) via the integration of socialization principles akin to human interactions. We explore the architecture, trust management, relationship dynamics, and other crucial aspects of SIoT, with a particular focus on the relatively neglected areas of fault tolerance, cloud–fog computing, and clustering. Our systematic literature analysis, spanning research from 2011 to April 2023, uncovers critical gaps and establishes a detailed taxonomy of emerging SIoT themes. This paper not only sheds light on the current state of SIoT research but also charts a course for future exploration and development in this burgeoning field.