RPL (Routing Protocol for Low-Power and Lossy Networks)

RPL (Routing Protocol for Low-Power and Lossy Networks) is a specialized method used to direct data efficiently in networks with many small, low-power devices, like sensors or smart appliances. It helps these devices communicate reliably despite limited energy, inconsistent connections, and high data loss. RPL organizes devices into a structure called a Destination-Oriented Directed Acyclic Graph (DODAG), which guides data along optimal paths to its destination. This ensures the network remains efficient, resilient, and power-efficient, supporting applications in environments like smart cities, agriculture, and industrial monitoring where network conditions are challenging.