COGNITIVE EXOSKELETON: A FRAMEWORK FOR WEARABLE COGNITIVE ENHANCEMENT
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https://doi.org/10.63034/esr-578Keywords:
Cognitive skills expansion, Assistive robotics, Attention systems, Critical thinking enhancement, Wearable technology, Cognitive augmentation, Human-centered AIAbstract
Modern digital technologies offer unprecedented access to information, yet often fail to cultivate the deeper cognitive attention. Current systems tend to prioritize monitoring, prediction, or automation, which can inadvertently diminish human agency than enhance it.
This paper introduces the concept of “Cognitive Exoskeleton”, which is a human-first, wearable framework designed to actively support the development of a critical thinking mindset and the regulation of attention span. In contrast to brain-computer interfaces (BCI) or predictive AI, this framework does not seek to replace human judgement. Instead, it augments interaction and feedback mechanisms.
Conceptualized as a wearable system operating on a human-in-the-loop principle, thew Cognitive Exoskeleton provides subtle guidance for cognitive focus while rigorously preserving user autonomy. The paper outlines the theoretical foundations, proposed system architecture, and potential implementation pathways, highlighting its applicability in education, accessibility, and high cognitive-load specializations.
This approach marks a new direction in cognitive augmentation robotics, one that prioritizes human needs, ethical design, and positive social impact. The findings contribute to the growing fields of human-centered AI and wearable cognitive support, offering a scalable and ethically grounded model for future technological development.
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