SIoTSim: Simulator for Social Internet of Things

The Social Internet of Things (SIoT) concept extends beyond the Internet of Things (IoT) by integrating principles from social networking to form interconnected networks of intelligent objects. This integration enables the creation of smart objects that can interpret and react to human needs and requirements, resulting in an enhanced interactive encounter. However, the complex nature of these systems presents challenges when it comes to validating their effectiveness and performance in various real-life scenarios. To overcome this challenge, this paper introduces a novel simulator called SIoTSim that provides complex simulation functionalities and presents different SIoT relationships, including Human to Human, Object to Object, and Human to Object relationships. Additionally, the simulator also models the behaviour of SIoT systems in different contexts to create realistic SIoT datasets, taking into account various contextual factors, such as user behaviour, interactions within social networks, and device characteristics. By using SIoTSim, researchers and developers can effectively assess and analyse the performance of their SIoT systems. The insights gained from the simulation results could guide decision-making processes and facilitate the development of more efficient and reliable SIoT systems that are better suited to meet the needs of users in different contexts.