Cognitive Mobility

The rapid advancement of technology has had a significant impact on mobility, which is no longer limited to transportation but encompasses digital realms and other dimensions, leading to the enhancement of cognitive abilities in various domains. This chapter presents the concept of cognitive mobility (CogMob), which represents a holistic understanding of mobility through cognitive frameworks, integrating natural and artificial cognitive systems. Drawing on research from diverse disciplines such as mobility science, transportation engineering, artificial intelligence, and social sciences, CogMob aims to provide a comprehensive perspective on mobility and its optimization. The hierarchical structure of mobility, ranging from intracognitive to intercognitive mobility, is elucidated, along with its constituent elements such as necessity, decision-making, devices/vehicles, infrastructure/resources, and human-machine interfaces. Through historical evolution and interdisciplinary synergy, the chapter demonstrates how cognitive processes have increasingly become integral to various aspects of mobility, including vehicular cybersecurity, infocommunications, decision-making, sustainable transportation, and human-machine communication. Practical examples illustrate the seamless integration of cognitive levels, mobility modes, and elements in domains such as vehicular cybersecurity, hybrid propulsion systems, infrastructure digitalization, environment perception, and intermodality decision-making. By providing a unified framework for understanding and optimizing mobility systems, CogMob aims to address contemporary challenges and contribute to the development of efficient, sustainable, and user-centric mobility solutions.