Special issue on pattern recognition and cognitive assistants

Abstract This special issue proposes a space for researchers to discuss the challenges of bridging pattern recognition and cognitive assistants. This bridge was travelled in both sides. From one side, how pattern recognition methods can help intelligent systems to become more cognitive. And from the other side, how cognitive models can improve pattern recognition methods so that the final system can better assist users. So, this special issue presents research work on these topics, aiming to observe their interrelations in order to create theoretical approaches, methodologies and computational tools to advance work on cognitive assistants and pattern recognition.