Research Gaps in Task Offloading for Fog Computing
1. Multi-Objective Optimization
○ Most studies optimize single objectives, such as delay or energy. There's
limited research that addresses optimizing multiple objectives
simultaneously (e.g., energy, delay, and cost), which is critical for real-world
applications.
2. Scalability in Dynamic Environments
○ Existing models struggle with scalability and adaptability in dynamic
environments. Research is needed to handle rapid changes in network
conditions, device mobility, and fluctuating workloads.
3. Predictive Offloading Techniques
○ Few studies incorporate predictive analysis for network load and resource
availability. Developing real-time predictive models could improve accuracy
in offloading decisions by anticipating network or device status.
4. Low Latency for High-Mobility Devices
○ High-mobility applications (e.g., vehicular edge computing) face latency
challenges. Adaptive algorithms are needed to maintain low latency
despite device mobility, ensuring seamless connectivity and performance.
5. Enhanced Security and Privacy
○ Security measures in fog offloading are often limited. There is a gap in
comprehensive frameworks that integrate robust security and privacy
measures, especially for sensitive data (e.g., healthcare IoT).
6. Optimization for Heterogeneous Devices
○ Many solutions assume homogeneous devices, but IoT devices vary widely in
processing power, memory, and connectivity. Research is needed to
address heterogeneous environments to better suit diverse IoT
ecosystems.
