A Bibliometric Analysis of Wearable Computing Applications in the Construction Industry: Trends, Challenges and Future Directions
摘要
Wearable computing has become a game-changing solution for personnel monitoring, risk mitigation, and productivity enhancement in the construction sector, where efficiency, safety, and digital integration are crucial. In order to determine research trends, important contributors, and networks of collaboration in wearable computing applications within the construction industry, this study performs a bibliometric analysis. The study looks at publication trends over the last ten years by methodically evaluating the Scopus database, mainly focusing on journal articles, conference proceedings, and book chapters. Two main theme clusters are highlighted by the VOSviewer study, which shows a varying but increasing level of research interest in wearable computing. The results highlight how wearable computing, primarily through smart wearables, IoT-enabled sensors, and AI-driven analytics, can enhance construction safety, real-time monitoring, and data-driven decision-making. This study lays the groundwork for future interdisciplinary research and policy development by offering a thorough bibliometric review. The study suggests integrating digital twin technologies with real-time data analytics, conducting industry-led pilot projects, and stepping up joint research efforts to hasten the adoption of wearable computing in the construction sector. This study provides insights into how wearable computing might improve worker productivity, occupational safety, and digital transformation in the construction industry, filling existing research gaps.