From the EIC: Embedded Intelligence in the InternetofThings Although Embedded intelligence in the InternetofThings (IoT) is not a sharply defined application scenario, IoT certainly often brings together many design constraints such as low power consumption, low communication overhead (since hundreds, thousands, or even millions of devices may be connected), and low costs (so very cheap devices can connect). The scalability of the IoT seems directly related to an efficient management scheme that is able to learn. Therefore, unlike hardly anywhere else, IoT systems can greatly benefit from embedded intelligence. We are, therefore, very glad to present you this special issue that is guest edited by Robert P. Dick, Li Shang, Marilyn Wolf, and ShaoWen Yang. The special issue comes with four selected technical articles and a survey by the guest editors on the topic of embedded intelligence in the IoT.

Blockchain for Managing Heterogeneous Internet of Things: A Perspective Architecture IoT has the potential to transform the way we think about information and communication technology. IoT has been studied extensively across many disciplines such as the networking, communication, security, business, and management communities. However, many unsolved challenges, especially in managing heterogeneous IoTs, remain to be discussed. Recent studies propose using blockchain, an emerging technology that enables decentralized coordination, to address inherent challenges in IoT. This article presents a preliminary study on an architecture that implements blockchain in managing heterogeneous IoT systems. We start by pointing out the limitations of prior IoT systems and the difficulties of integrating IoT and blockchain. Then we outline an architecture to manage a largescale heterogeneous IoT system. Our main goal is to stimulate further effort and crossdisciplinary collaboration by providing guidance and reference for future studies.