Abstract
Transportation and logistics in mountainous regions are challenging due to harsh weather conditions and complex terrain. It's crucial to have specialized expertise and advanced technologies to tackle such challenges. However, the field has unexplored domains, and innovative solutions are not holistically charted, necessitating a nuanced understanding of technological landscapes and growth trajectories. This study aims to undertake a patent analysis on mountain transport vectors to unveil emerging trends, map technological structures, and contribute to enhancing transportation systems. We conducted topic modeling to identify and group relevant technological fields from patent documents. Our analysis identified twelve specialized areas in mountain transport vectors. Among emerging areas, seat and suspension control systems, intelligent vehicle control systems, electric vehicles, bicycle frame design, and safety devices have potential significance in the future of mountain transportation. These findings have practical implications for industry stakeholders and contribute to academic discourse on mountain logistics.