Mechanism and Machine Theory

Article	Citations
Fault-tolerant gait design for quadruped robots with two locked legs using the GF set theory	109
A new solution for sharpening helical flute hobs	109
Design and analytical modeling of a double-joint flexible surgical instrument with hand-held isomorphic actuation	96
Geometry design and dynamic analysis of a modified cycloid reducer with epitrochoid tooth profile	91
Kinematic stability of a 2-DOF deployable translational parallel manipulator	89
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	86
Design, modeling and analysis of a novel self-crossing mechanism	79
Analysis of the positioning process of objects on an oblique plane with barriers	77
Optimal design and reliability analysis of a compliant stroke amplification mechanism	77
Improving gearshift controllers for electric vehicles with reinforcement learning	66
Fast mobility analysis for generative design applications through a real vector space representation of mobilities	65
Design and testing of high-accuracy curved cross-axis flexural pivots with cable-driven actuation	62
Editorial Board	60
Experiments and finite element analysis on a hybrid polymer gear rack	60
Design and optimization of compliant constant-torque mechanisms utilizing arbitrary pre-curved beams	59
Modelling of the objects' positioning process on the conveyor with the positioning rectilinear barrier and the system of driven oblique rollers	58
Fundamental limitations to no-jerk gearshifts of multi-speed transmission architectures in electric vehicles	57
Design of a spherical parallel mechanism with controllable center of rotation using a spherical reconfiguration linkage	55
Profile and contact force estimation of cable-driven continuum robots in presence of obstacles	51
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	51
Optimization design of a compliant linear guide for high-precision feed drive mechanisms	50
Dimensional parameters and structural topology integrated design method of a planar 5R parallel machining robot	49
Modeling and analyzing of nonlinear dynamics for spur gear pair with pitch deviation under multi-state meshing	47
Achieving high-quality and large-stroke constant torque by axial force release	47
A generalized method for C3 continuous toolpath planning and its application in robot machining	47

An analytical model for the drum-rope interaction in hoisting mechanisms and cable-driven systems	47
Type synthesis of parallel mechanism with 3T/3R motion patterns	47
Behaviour analysis and general consideration for optimizing Inertial Continuous Variable Transmissions	46
Simulation and validation of the transmission error, meshing stiffness, and load sharing of planetary spur gear transmissions	44
An improved method for calculating the lateral and angular stiffness of spline couplings considering parallel misalignment	44
Computerized design, simulation of meshing and stress analysis of pure rolling internal helical gear drives with combined tooth profiles	43
Analysis and control of engine starting process based on a novel single-motor power-reflux hybrid electric vehicle	43
Adaptive robust dual-loop control scheme of ship-mounted Stewart platforms for wave compensation	43
Design and modeling of an in-wheel two-speed AMT for electric vehicles	43
Robust optimization of hypoid gear contact performance considering tooth form error: Design sensitivity and Pareto front	43
Generalized optimization approach to design in-plane distributed compliant remote center of motion mechanism	42
A parametric modeling for fast radial infeed planning process in gear skiving	42
The cage instability of angular contact ball bearing under high speed conditions	42
Transmission and energy-harvesting study for a novel active suspension with simplified 2-DOF multi-link mechanism	42
The novel synthesis of reconfigurable generalized parallel manipulators with kinematic redundancy	42
Integrated mathematical approach for design and manufacturing of power-skiving tool for interference-free involute internal gear cutting	41
Editorial Board	40
Pseudo rigid body model for a nonlinear folding compliant mechanism	39
A novel topology modification of spur gear flanks to enhance contact performance and lubrication ability	39
One key issue in inverse kinematic modeling of lower mobility serial mechanisms	38
Adjustable, radii-controlled embedded lamina (RadiCEL) hinges for folding of thick origami-adapted systems	38
Modeling and validation of hydro-mechanical losses in pressure compensated external gear machines	38
Stochastic model-based contact force estimation for concentric tube robots	37
Modeling and performance analysis of a trapezoidal section beam for soft robotic fingers using the fin ray effect	37
A novel mathematical model of transmission path effect for the research of vibration characteristics of planetary gearboxes	37
On material selection for topology optimized compliant mechanisms	36
Slenderness tuning to adjust and regulate constant force mechanisms (STAR-CFM)	36
A general approach for geometric error modeling of over-constrained hybrid robot	36
Kinematic models for Cable-driven Continuum Robots with multiple segments and varying cable offsets	36
Eliminating isomorphism identification method for synthesizing nonfractionated kinematic chains based on graph similarity	35
On the optimal energy efficiency of the multi-rotor UAVs of an aerial work platform based on an aerial cable towed robot	35
Generalized model of mechanical motion rectifiers	35
Enhancing anti-disturbance performance of redundant cable-driven parallel robots: Analysis and tension distribution method	35
An efficient approach of centroid alignment for spaceflight vehicles considering parameter uncertainties	35
Editorial Board	35
Prediction of the maximum tooth root stress for fatigue analysis of highly crowned spherical gear couplings working at high misaligned conditions	35
Adaptive model predictive control for actuation dynamics compensation in real-time hybrid simulation	34
Detecting the 3D spatial varying crack evolution-induced vibration of gearbox through a system level rigid-flexible coupling model	34
Design of spatial adaptive cable-driven parallel robots with an unlimited rotation axis using the cable wrapping phenomenon	34
Singularity distance computations for 3-RPR manipulators using extrinsic metrics	34
How to avoid collisions in 3D-realizations for moving graphs	34
Compliance model of Exechon manipulators with an offset wrist	33
Reviewer acknowledgments and awards: Recognition awards for distinction of reviewing in 2022	33
Design method of a single degree-of-freedom planar linkage bionic mechanism based on continuous position constraints	33
Motion compensation for maritime cranes during time-varying operations at the pendulum’s natural frequency	33
Surrogate modelling of railway pantograph-catenary interaction using deep Long-Short-Term-Memory neural networks	32
An alternating optimization approach integrating linkage design with motion planning for jumping robot	32
Compliant quasi-zero-stiffness isolator for low-frequency torsional vibration isolation	32
A single-input state-switching building block harnessing internal instabilities	32
Pose-estimation methods for underactuated cable-driven parallel robots	32

Dynamic coupling vibration of rotating shaft–disc–blade system — Modeling, mechanism analysis and numerical study	32
Influence of meshing stiffness on load distribution between planets of planetary gear drives	32
A study on quadruped mobile robots	32
Research on the meshing characteristics of asymmetric gears considering the tooth profile deviation	32
Inverse kinematics for a 7-DOF humanoid robotic arm with joint limit and end pose coupling	31
Computerized design of plunge shaving tool for beveloid gears and plunge shaving characteristic analysis	31
Expanding the family of plane-symmetric 6R deployable polygon mechanisms by systematically exploring the layout of R-joint axes	31
Editorial Board	31
Gear design optimization: Stiffness versus dynamics	30
Real-time control of a soft manipulator based on reduced order extended position-based dynamics	30
Structure synthesis of reconfigurable generalized parallel mechanisms with configurable platforms	30
Optimization of distributed axial dynamic modification based on the dynamic characteristics of a helical gear pair and a test verification	30
An integrally formed design for the rotational balancing of disk cams	30
The kinematic design of redundant robots for maximizing failure-tolerant workspace size	30
A new dynamic model of light-weight spur gear transmission system considering the elasticity of the shaft and gear body	30
A dynamic gear load distribution model for epicyclic gear sets with a structurally compliant planet carrier	30
Loop-construction mechanism and its network based on quadrilateral mechanisms	29
An effective and unified method to derive the inverse kinematics formulas of general six-DOF manipulator with simple geometry	29
Using real-time hybrid simulation for active mass damper experimentation and validation	29
Parameters uncertainty analysis of posture control of a four-wheel-legged robot with series slow active suspension system	28
Pre-compensation of contour errors for five-axis machine tools through constructing a model reference adaptive control	28
Design and analysis of new ultra compact decoupled XYZθ stage to ach	28
A novel energy-efficient actuator integrated with compact variable gravity compensation module	28
Increase of durability in the area of line contact with curved body geometry	28
CGA-based novel modeling method for solving the forward displacement analysis of 3-RPR planar parallel mechanism	28
Design of a novel coaxial cam-linkage indexing mechanism	28
SuRFR: A fast recursive simulator for soft manipulators with discrete joints on SE(3)	28
Kinematics analysis and workspace optimization for a 4-DOF 3T1R parallel manipulator	28
Modeling and experimental design of a generalized gripper	28
Modular Modeling Methodology applied to kinematically redundant parallel mechanisms	28
Design of Ball-Ramp dual clutch transmission to reduce uncertainties in clutch actuator and tie-up effect	28
Analysis of planar compliant mechanisms based on non-linear analytical modeling including shear and lateral contraction	27
Dynamic modeling and analysis for inflatable mechanisms considering adhesion and rolling frictional contact	27
Passive reconfigurable end effector for underwater simulation on humanoids	27
A compendium of contact force models inspired by Hunt and Crossley's cornerstone work	27
Dynamic characteristics of series-parallel hybrid rigid-flexible coupling double-mass underactuated system on floating platform	27
Application of the ellipse of elasticity theory to the functional analysis of planar compliant mechanisms	27
Editorial Board	27
Compliant variable negative to zero to positive stiffness twisting elements	27
Design of 4-DOF hybrid parallel robots with an integrated three-fingered robot end effector	27
Minimum-time trajectory planning under dynamic constraints for a wheeled mobile robot with a trailer	27
Necessary and sufficient condition for a generic 3R serial manipulator to be cuspidal	26
Analysis of non-uniform load distribution and stiffness for a preloaded roller linear motion guide	26
A novel synchronizer for clutchless automated manual transmissions applied in electric vehicles	26
Increasing the service life prediction accuracy of linear guideways considering real operating conditions	26
Study on rigid-flexible coupling modeling of planetary gear systems: Incorporation of the pass effect and random excitations	26
A method for point-contact conjugate tooth surfaces with a constant instantaneous transmission ratio generated by point-contact conjugate involute helicoids	26
Optimality equivalence and computational advantages of free-floating base dynamics compared to full-body dynamics	26
Dynamic model of single-DOF spherical mechanisms based on instantaneous pole axes and Eksergian's equation	26
Analytical design of disk-type milling cutter with multiple inserts and CNC milling simulation of screw rotors considering grinding stock	26
Editorial Board	26
Instantaneous kinematics of a planar two-link open chain in complex plane	26
In-hand manipulation using a 3-PRS-finger-based parallel dexterous hand with bidirectional pinching capability	26
Dynamics of a modular manipulator with multiple actuation modes for space applications	26
Ray-based cable and obstacle interference-free workspace for cable-driven parallel robots	25
Design of gravity-balanced exoskeletons with linkage-belt hybrid transmissions	25
Multiplanar manufacturing: A new approach to design for manufacturing and assembly of origami	25
Design of a mobile binary parallel robot that exploits nonsingular transitions	25
Whole-body control with disturbance rejection through a momentum-based observer for quadruped robots☆	25
Staircase-climbing capability-based dimension design of a hexapod robot	25
Experimental investigation into the state estimation of a forestry crane using the unscented Kalman filter and a multiphysics model	25
Upright and grand piano actions dynamic performances assessments using a multibody approach	25
Design, development, and clinical validation of a two degrees of freedom compliant ankle-foot prosthesis based on a 4-4r parallel mechanism	25
Concept design of a monolithic compliant series-elastic actuator with integrated position and two-level force sensing	25
Study on a novel backlash-adjustable worm drive via the involute helical beveloid gear meshing with dual-lead involute cylindrical worm	25
Elastodynamic performance of a spatial redundantly actuated parallel mechanism constrained by two point-contact higher kinematic pairs via a model reduction technique	25
The compliance matrix method for the kinetostatic analysis of flexure-based compliant parallel mechanisms: Conventions and general force–displacement cases	24
A review of bushing modelling approaches for MultiBody simulations	24
Type synthesis of variable-DOF single-loop spatial mechanisms using Bennett 4R mechanisms and Goldberg 5R mechanisms	24
A novel analysis method for magnetically actuated soft origami mechanisms	24
Design and development of a glass façade cleaning robot	24
Algebraic synthesis of single-loop 6R spatial mechanisms for constant velocity transmission between two adjacent parallel, intersecting or skew axes	24
A simple and versatile topology optimization formulation for flexure synthesis	24
Type synthesis of reconfigurable single-loop mechanisms based on planar rhombus mechanisms	24
Some five dimensional persistent submanifolds of the Study quadric	24
A fast detection method to solve mechanical interference problem in automatic transmission	24
Load distribution and tooth root stress of highly crowned spherical gear couplings working at high misalignment angles	24
Robotic fish scales driven by a skin muscle mechanism	24
A methodology to restrict the range of motion of joints: Application to the ankle joint complex	23
Dynamic analysis of a three-fingered deployable metamorphic robotic grasper	23

Corrigendum to “A note on synthesizing geodesic based contact curves” [Mechanism and Machine Theory 158 (2021) 104255]	23
Geometry, kinematics and synthesis of abnormal hourglass worm gearing with centering bearing contact and lower error sensitivity	23
Influence of ingress impact considering the full-tooth meshing period on the dynamic behavior of helical gear systems	23
The friction-limited end-effector motion resolution of tendon-actuated and continuum robots	23
Initial curvature and centroid positioning effects on cross-axis flexural pivots accuracy	23
Comments on “Design and optimization of a planar anti-buckling compliant rotational joint with a remote center of motion” by R. Chen et al. published in [Mechanism and Machine Theory 203 (2024) 105816	23
An exact system of generation for face-milled hypoid gears with uniform depth taper: Application to hypoid gear drives with high gear ratio	23
Mathematical modeling of a 3-CUP parallel mechanism using the Fermat point	23
A review on foot-ground contact modeling strategies for human motion analysis	23
Editorial Board	23
Simple mathematical approach for analyzing gear tooth profile errors of different gears cut using same power-skiving tool	23
Encountering singularities of a serial robot along continuous paths at high precision	23
Singularity analysis and modular synthesis of over-constrained spatial mechanisms - A case study on Bennett and RPRP linkage	23
A new effective mesh stiffness calculation method with accurate contact deformation model for spur and helical gear pairs	23
A theoretical model for multi-layer jamming systems	22
Novel bundle folding deployable mechanisms to realize polygons and polyhedrons	22
A wearable robot for lower limb fracture reduction and rehabilitation: Design and experimental verification	22
Deployable origami polyhedrons with one-DOF radial motion	22
Numerical integration algorithms and constraint formulations for an ALE-ANCF cable element	22
Study on excitation and time-varying mesh characteristics of straight bevel gears considering modification and friction	22
Mobility of overconstrained parallel mechanisms with reconfigurable end-effectors	22
A new solution to force analysis including Coulomb friction in mechanism joints	22
Phenomenological vibration models of planetary gearboxes for gear local fault diagnosis	22
Multiple lubricated joints with long and short bearings in multibody mechanical systems - Modeling, simulation, and performance analysis	22
Task priority based design optimization of a kinematic redundant robot	22
Crowned spur gears for constant mesh stiffness: A conceptual approach	22
Introducing POLYPUS: A novel adaptive vacuum gripper	22
Bionic concept and synthesis methods of the biomimetic robot joint mechanism for accurately reproducing the motion pattern of the human knee joint	22
Fractional robust finite time control of four-wheel-steering mobile robots subject to serious time-varying perturbations	21
Kineto-static analysis of a hybrid manipulator consisting of rigid and flexible limbs with locking function for planar shape morphing	21
Editorial Board	21
Spatial compliance modeling and optimization of a translational joint using corrugated flexure units	21
Robust fuzzy stability control optimization by multi-objective for modular vehicle	21
Determination of the available wrench set of a 3-RPRR kinematically-redundant planar parallel manipulator	21
Quadristability achieved by torsion-bending antagonistic action in a lamina emergent torsional joint	21
Generalized Model and Configuration Design of Multiple-Axis Flexure Hinges	21
Topology optimization for dynamic flexible multibody systems using the Flexible Natural Coordinates Formulation	21
High-fidelity modelling of lubricated transmissions using a coupled finite element approach	21
Pitch motion suppression of electric vehicle active suspensions based on multibody dynamics	21
Static load distribution and axial static contact stiffness of a preloaded double-nut ball screw considering geometric errors	21
Singularities of ABB’s YuMi 7-DOF robot arm	21
Geometry of intersecting-axis conical twin-screw rotors	21
Blind parameter identification of implicit differential equations using the collocation discretization and homotopy optimization methods	21
Construction method for circular arc elements in rational absolute nodal coordinate formulation	20
Prediction of fatigue life in multibody systems considering the increase of dynamic loads due to wear in clearances	20
Instability results from purely rotational stiffness for general tensegrity structure with rigid bodies	20
6-DOF wheeled parallel robot and its automatic type synthesis method	20
Design and analysis of a novel metamorphic remote-centre-of-motion mechanism with parallelogram joints	20
Softening nonlinear-stiffness elastic mechanism with continuous adjustability for human–robot interaction force control	20
Gait cycles of passive walking biped robot model with flexible legs	20
Quantitative analysis of decoupling and spatial isotropy of a generalised rotation-symmetric 6-DOF Stewart platform	20
Variable-gain control for continuum robots based on velocity sensitivity	20
Nonlinear strain energy formulation of spatially deflected strip flexures	20
Design and analysis of modular deployable antenna mechanism based on a class of self-limiting position units	20
A novel two-variable optimization algorithm of TCA for the design of face gear drives	20
Modeling and analysis of load distribution ratio and meshing stiffness for orthogonal spur-face gear drive under point contact	20
Creating a flexible continuum robot using origami and mortise-tenon structure	20
Computer-aided synthesis of planar mechanisms with one multiple-joint	20
Lower limb exoskeleton parasitic force modeling and minimizing with an adaptive trajectory controller	20
Stiffness modeling and distribution of a modular cable-driven human-like robotic arm	20
Study on the vibration characteristics of worm helical gear drive	20
Finite-time extended state observer and fractional-order sliding mode controller for impulsive hybrid port-Hamiltonian systems with input delay and actuators saturation: Application to ball-juggler ro	20
Editorial Board	20
Mechanism Balancing Taxonomy	20
Dynamic modeling and design of a 5-DOF hybrid robot for machining	20
An integrated design method for piezo-actuated compliant mechanisms considering configurations, flexure elements, and actuators	19
Solution region synthesis methodology of spatial 1CS-4SS linkages for six given positions	19
An improved approach for tooth contact analysis of mismatched involute spiroid gears	19
Editorial Board	19
Finding straight line generators through the approximate synthesis of symmetric four-bar coupler curves	19
A novel framework for high-speed cam curve synthesis: piecewise high-order interpolation, pointwise scaling and piecewise modulation	19
Extensions of single-step method for equations of motion from multibody dynamics	19
The role of gear layout and meshing phase for whine noise reduction in ordinary geartrains	19
Editorial Board	19
Topology of Robotic Mechanisms: Framework and Mathematics Methods – In Conjunction with a Review of Four Original Theories	19
An analytical method to control and predict grinding textures on modified gear tooth flanks in CNC generating gear grinding	19
Structural synthesis towards intelligent design of plane mechanisms: Current status and future research trend	19
Experimental and numerical analyses of grid couplings in quasi-static and dynamic conditions	19
Ball bearing friction assessment through power minimization	19
Effects of geometric design parameters and misalignments on contact ellipse of crossed beveloid gears	19
An analytical solution of the rope-sheave contact in static conditions based on a bristle model	18
Development of a novel leg-wheel module with fast transformation and leaping capability	18
An approach for the global search for top-quality six-bar dwell linkages	18
Editorial Board	18
A comprehensive study of the effect of thermal deformation on the dynamic characteristics of the high-speed spindle unit with various preload forces	18
Optimal dimensional design of parallel manipulators with an illustrative case study: A review	18
Corrigendum to “Kinematic design of a non-parasitic 2R1T parallel mechanism with remote center of motion to be used in minimally invasive surgery applications” [Mechanism and Machine Theory 153 (2020)	18
Dynamic stability and efficiency of centrifugal double pendulum vibration absorbers	18
Optimal design of loading device based on a redundantly actuated parallel manipulator	18
Design and parameter optimization of a biomimetic jellyfish origami mechanism (BJOM) based on waterbomb tessellations	18
Non-smooth unilateral reduced models for co-simulation of mechanical systems	18
Gear mesh stiffness and dynamics: Influence of tooth pair structural stiffness asymmetry	18
Elastostatic analysis of a module-based shape morphing snake-like robot	18
Closed-form solutions for the inverse kinematics of serial robots using conformal geometric algebra	18
Coupled dynamic modeling and experimental validation of a collaborative industrial mobile manipulator with human-robot interaction	18