Bridging the Gap: Decision-Making Challenges in Smart Parking Systems

This paper delves into a crucial yet overlooked facet of smart parking systems: critical decision-making. While existing research extensively covers routine processes such as car routing and scheduling, the focus on pivotal decisions has been lacking. Despite numerous studies, only 23 papers directly address critical decision-making, often not as their primary focus. This scarcity underscores the untapped potential for exploration in this domain. By conducting a comprehensive review, this paper not only highlights the existing research landscape but also identifies significant gaps. Moreover, it serves as a pioneering effort to shed light on the importance of critical decision-making in smart parking systems. By providing valuable insights and analysis, this review lays the groundwork for future research endeavors, encouraging scholars to delve deeper into this unexplored territory. In summary, this paper fills a notable void in the literature, paving the way for further advancements and understanding in the realm of smart parking system decision-making.