TITLE:
The Roberts Framework for Artificial Intelligence: A 12-Dimensional Model for Measuring and Advancing Artificial Intelligence Cognitive Processing Complexity
AUTHORS:
Twianie Roberts
KEYWORDS:
Artificial Intelligence, Cognitive Processing, Dimensional Thinking, AI Assessment, Cognitive Complexity
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Applied Sciences,
Vol.15 No.10,
October
31,
2025
ABSTRACT: This paper introduces the Roberts Framework, a 12-dimensional theoretical model for understanding and categorizing cognitive processing complexity in artificial intelligence systems. Through systematic observation of AI performance patterns across increasingly complex cognitive tasks, this framework identifies distinct cognitive dimensions that represent qualitatively different types of thinking rather than merely quantitative increases in computational power. The framework reveals current AI limitations and provides a roadmap for advancing artificial intelligence toward higher-order cognitive capabilities. Each dimension is characterized by specific processing demands and theoretical cognitive requirements across multiple domains.