Semantic-aware communication and computation co-optimization in digital twin-assisted Internet of Drones networks using federated deep reinforcement learning

  • Arsalan, Ahmad
  • Umer, Tariq
  • Rehman, Rana Asif
  • Kim, Byungseo
  • Cheng, Chitsun
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초록

This paper introduces a semantic-aware framework for communication and computation in Internet of Drones (IoD)-assisted digital twin (DT) networks within the context of smart agriculture. In our system, the IoD gathers environmental data and conducts onboard semantic analysis to identify task-relevant features before transmission. We propose a joint optimization scheme for offloading and semantic processing that utilizes federated deep reinforcement learning (FDRL) to address communication and computation constraints via context-adaptive semantic communication. The simulation results show that the proposed approach substantially enhances energy efficiency and communication delay, depending upon the configuration, compared to traditional offloading strategies. © 2026 The Authors.

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Digital TwinFederated deep reinforcement learningInternet of Drones
제목
Semantic-aware communication and computation co-optimization in digital twin-assisted Internet of Drones networks using federated deep reinforcement learning
저자
Arsalan, AhmadUmer, TariqRehman, Rana AsifKim, ByungseoCheng, Chitsun
DOI
10.1016/j.icte.2026.02.001
발행일
2026-04
유형
Article in press
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ICT Express
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