👉 Neighbor computing is a distributed computing paradigm where multiple devices, often referred to as "neighbors," collaborate to solve computational problems by sharing resources and processing tasks. These devices, which can include smartphones, IoT devices, or other edge computing nodes, work together in a decentralized manner, exchanging data and computations to achieve a common goal. This approach is particularly useful in scenarios where centralized cloud computing might be too slow, expensive, or impractical due to latency issues or limited bandwidth. Neighbor computing enables efficient resource utilization, enhances privacy by keeping data local, and improves resilience against network failures. By leveraging the collective power of these interconnected devices, neighbor computing facilitates real-time processing and decision-making in applications such as smart cities, autonomous vehicles, and industrial automation.
