Optimal Deployment
Optimal deployment focuses on strategically placing resources, such as sensors, communication infrastructure (e.g., reconfigurable intelligent surfaces), or machine learning models, to maximize performance while minimizing costs. Current research emphasizes joint optimization of placement and configuration, employing techniques like heuristic algorithms (e.g., differential evolution, semi-definite programming), deep reinforcement learning, and swarm-based multi-objective optimization to address diverse deployment challenges across various applications. These advancements are crucial for improving efficiency and effectiveness in areas ranging from wireless communication networks and environmental monitoring to the deployment of large-scale machine learning models.