OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The H4-Index of Mechanism and Machine Theory is 42. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-10-01 to 2025-10-01.)

Article	Citations
Fast mobility analysis for generative design applications through a real vector space representation of mobilities	125
Computerized design, simulation of meshing and stress analysis of pure rolling internal helical gear drives with combined tooth profiles	119
Robust optimization of hypoid gear contact performance considering tooth form error: Design sensitivity and Pareto front	115
Simultaneous geometric and thermal error control of gear profile grinder based on analytical correlation between tooth surface error and position error of grinding wheel/workpiece	115
Design of a spherical parallel mechanism with controllable center of rotation using a spherical reconfiguration linkage	98
Design and optimization of compliant constant-torque mechanisms utilizing arbitrary pre-curved beams	86
Fault-tolerant gait design for quadruped robots with two locked legs using the GF set theory	85
An analytical model for the drum-rope interaction in hoisting mechanisms and cable-driven systems	78
Kinematics and kinetics of a knee assistance exoskeleton for sit-to-stand and stand-to-sit motions with energy storage and regeneration: A bond graph approach	73
Unit design and splicing scheme for a modular assembled mesh antenna	69
Generalized optimization approach to design in-plane distributed compliant remote center of motion mechanism	68
A generalized method for C3 continuous toolpath planning and its application in robot machining	67
The atlas of 1-DoF finger prostheses and orthoses based on six-bar linkages	63
Behaviour analysis and general consideration for optimizing Inertial Continuous Variable Transmissions	62
The novel synthesis of reconfigurable generalized parallel manipulators with kinematic redundancy	61
Simulation and validation of the transmission error, meshing stiffness, and load sharing of planetary spur gear transmissions	58
Modelling of the objects' positioning process on the conveyor with the positioning rectilinear barrier and the system of driven oblique rollers	57
Deployable Cellular Structures of Pyramids and Prisms for Construction of Large-scale Deployable Supporting Trusses	57
Achieving high-quality and large-stroke constant torque by axial force release	57
The cage instability of angular contact ball bearing under high speed conditions	54
Editorial Board	52
Analysis of the positioning process of objects on an oblique plane with barriers	50
A new solution for sharpening helical flute hobs	50
Optimal design and reliability analysis of a compliant stroke amplification mechanism	49
Adaptive robust dual-loop control scheme of ship-mounted Stewart platforms for wave compensation	49

Optimal design strategy for gear pairs integrating macro and micro geometry optimization	49
Design and analytical modeling of a double-joint flexible surgical instrument with hand-held isomorphic actuation	47
Profile and contact force estimation of cable-driven continuum robots in presence of obstacles	46
Optimization design of a compliant linear guide for high-precision feed drive mechanisms	46
Analysis and control of engine starting process based on a novel single-motor power-reflux hybrid electric vehicle	46
Dimensional parameters and structural topology integrated design method of a planar 5R parallel machining robot	46
Design and testing of high-accuracy curved cross-axis flexural pivots with cable-driven actuation	45
Experiments and finite element analysis on a hybrid polymer gear rack	45
A parametric modeling for fast radial infeed planning process in gear skiving	45
An improved method for calculating the lateral and angular stiffness of spline couplings considering parallel misalignment	44
Type synthesis of parallel mechanism with 3T/3R motion patterns	44
Improving gearshift controllers for electric vehicles with reinforcement learning	43
Geometry design and dynamic analysis of a modified cycloid reducer with epitrochoid tooth profile	43
Compliant quasi-zero-stiffness isolator for low-frequency torsional vibration isolation	43
Integrated mathematical approach for design and manufacturing of power-skiving tool for interference-free involute internal gear cutting	43
Editorial Board	43
One key issue in inverse kinematic modeling of lower mobility serial mechanisms	42
On material selection for topology optimized compliant mechanisms	42
Editorial Board	42
Adaptive model predictive control for actuation dynamics compensation in real-time hybrid simulation	42