Industrial Robot-The International Journal of Robotics Research and Ap

Article	Citations
A global, continuous calibration curvature strategy for bending sensors of soft fingers	131
The role of machine learning in robotics	72
A robot motion skills method with explicit environmental constraints	59
Adaptive decentralized fuzzy compensation control for large optical mirror processing systems	37
Piston-like particle jamming for enhanced stiffness adjustment of soft robotic arm	33
Optimization of mechanical performance of a Bernoulli gripper based on the force characteristic curve synthesis method	33
A labelling system and automation comparison index for industry 4.0 system	27
Design and experiment of transmission tower climbing robot inspired by inchworm	27
HDPL: a hybrid descriptor for points and lines based on graph neural networks	25
Estimation of gravity parameters for multi-DOF serial manipulator arms using model learning with sparsity inducing norms	23
Guest editorial: Industry 4.0 special issue	21
Cone–hole docking mechanism for a modular reconfigurable mobile robot and its characteristic analysis	18
Development of a novel robotic hand with soft materials and rigid structures	18
A review of indoor-orbital electrical inspection robots in substations	17
Calibration strategies for enhancing accuracy in serial industrial robots for orbital milling applications	15
Vibration suppression of collaborative robot based on modified trajectory planning	14
Design and locomotion analysis of a close-chain leg-wheel mobile platform	14
Enhancing dexterous hand control: a distributed architecture for machine learning integration	14
Design and application of eversion-growing firefighting robot with Yoshimura-ori steering mechanism	14
Dr Homayoon Kazerooni: Professor at UC-Berkeley, pioneer of exoskeletons, founder and CEO of U.S. Bionics (DBA suitX), founder Ekso Bionics	14
Robust motion control based on model-based unknown system dynamics estimator for robot manipulators	14
Adaptive variable impedance force/position hybrid control for large surface polishing	14
Circumferentially rotatable inspection robot with elastic suspensions for bridge cables	13
Follow-the-leader motion strategy for multi-section continuum robots based on differential evolution algorithm	13
Non-redundant inertial parameters determination for dynamic identification of branched articulated robots	12

Development of an industry 4.0 transformability index for manufacturing systems	12
Design and performance analysis of an adaptive omnidirectional wheel for heavy payload robot	11
Geoff Howe, senior vice president, Howe and Howe, Inc., a subsidiary of Textron Systems; co-pioneer of robotic firefighting technologies, including Thermite™ firefighting robots	11
Towards an obstacle detection system for robot obstacle negotiation	11
Posture optimization and joint path smoothing method for robotic wood processing system	11
Design and kinematic analysis of new multi-mode mobile parallel mechanism with deployable platform	11
A method for calibrating robotic kinematic parameters based on a multi-error source model and an optimized measurement pose set	10
Robot obstacle avoidance system using deep reinforcement learning	10
A novel tracking system for human following robots with fusion of MMW radar and monocular vision	10
Pose optimization for mobile manipulator grasping based on hybrid manipulability	10
SLAM-RAMU: 3D LiDAR-IMU lifelong SLAM with relocalization and autonomous map updating for accurate and reliable navigation	9
SSVEP-based active control of an upper limb exoskeleton using a low-cost brain–computer interface	9
Error compensation based on surface reconstruction for industrial robot on two-dimensional manifold	9
Augmented reality – an important aspect of Industry 4.0	9
Modeling and implementation of a novel amphibious robot with multimode motion	9
Spatial positioning robotic system for autonomous inspection of LPG tanks	9
A method for predicting relative position errors in dual-robot systems via knowledge transfer from geometric and nongeometric calibration	9
Robust trajectory tracking control of underactuated unmanned surface vehicles with exponential stability: theory and experimental validation	8
A swarm model with constraint coordination mechanism for unmanned aerial vehicle swarm formation maintenance in dense environments	8
Development of a UVC-based disinfection robot	8
Research on constant force grinding control of aero-engine blades based on extended state observer	8
Exoskeletons: a review of recent progress	8
A flexible gripper with a wide-range variable stiffness structure based on shape memory alloy	8
A novel start-up method of sensorless passive lead-through programming for industrial robots	8
Adaptive impedance control method for manipulator based on radial basis function	8
Mechanical performance analysis and experimental study of soft-bodied bird-billed pneumatic gripper	7
Design and experimental research of a rolling-adsorption wall-climbing robot	7
Digital twin-enhanced robotic system for remote diesel engine assembly defect inspection	7
The Pransky interview: Brennard Pierce: world class robotics designer and serial entrepreneur	7
Contact localization from soft tactile array sensor using tactile image	7
Single-master/multi-slave haptic teleoperation: a force control scheme	7
SiLK-SLAM: accurate, robust and versatile visual SLAM with simple learned keypoints	7
Research on collision detection method and response strategy for Delta robots	7
Force manipulability-oriented manipulation planning for collaborative robot	7
Design of wireless in-pipe inspection robot for image acquisition	7
A KMP-based interactive learning approach for robot trajectory adaptation with obstacle avoidance	7
Research on active disturbance rejection control technique for underwater welding robot based on model compensation	6
Bin picking: a review of recent developments	6
Minimum disturbance control based on synchronous and adaptive acceleration planning of dual-arm space robot to capture a rotating target	6
Path planning for robotic fish based on improved RRT* algorithm and dynamic window approach	6
The role of robots in the electronics industry	6
An inchworm-inspired soft robot with combined functions of omni-directional steering and obstacle surmounting	6
Serial robotic plasma additive manufacturing on complex NURBS surface	6
Impedance-based null-space control of redundant torque-controlled robot	6
A robotic peg-in-hole assembly method based on demonstration learning and adaptive impedance control	6
A resistance torque compensation algorithm based on Luenberger observer for minimally invasive surgical robot	6
A robust human target following system in corridor environment based on wall detection	6
Autonomous path planning and stabilizing force interaction control for robotic massage in unknown environment	6
A fully actuated aerial manipulator system for industrial contact inspection applications	6
System design and flight control of a flying wheel-legged humanoid robot (FWLR)	6

Time-optimal trajectory planning for 6R manipulator arm based on chaotic improved sparrow search algorithm	6
A robotic polishing trajectory planning method for TBCs of aero-engine turbine blade using measured point cloud	6
The role of neuromorphic and biomimetic sensors	6
DoraHand: a novel dexterous hand with tactile sensing finger module	6
Obstacle avoidance and path planning of humanoid robot using fuzzy logic controller aided owl search algorithm in complicated workspaces	6
Real-time pixel-wise grasp affordance prediction based on multi-scale context information fusion	6
Accurate grasp detection learning using oriented regression loss	6
Research on fuzzy impedance control of upper-limb rehabilitation robot based on membership functions online optimization learning strategy	6
Operation space analysis and trajectory planning of mechanical arm in narrow space for GIS (gas insulated switchgear) inspection robot	5
Simplified model to study the kinematics of manipulators with parallelogram linkages	5
The implementation and performance evaluation for a smart robot with edge computing algorithms	5
Research on improved active disturbance rejection control strategy for hydraulic-driven Stewart stabilization platform	5
Design of a force-controlled end-effector based on the pneumatic artificial muscle for robotic polishing	5
Design and application of bidirectional soft actuator with multiangle chambers	5
3D printing towards implementing Industry 4.0: sustainability aspects, barriers and challenges	5
Movement and binding control strategy based on a new type of rebar-binding robot	5
Structural design and control strategy of a cable-driven robot under high-altitude facade conditions with large span and multiple constraints	5
Beyond imaging: drones for physical applications	5
Adaptive enhanced admittance force-tracking controller design for highly dynamic interactive tasks	5
Vision sensor based residual vibration suppression strategy of non-deformable object for robot-assisted assembly operation with gripper flexibility	5
Design and locomotion analysis of the tetrahedral mobile robot with only revolute joints (TMRR)	5
Obstacle detection based on depth fusion of lidar and radar in challenging conditions	5
Dexterity analysis and intelligent trajectory planning of redundant dual arms for an upper body humanoid robot	5
Design and control of variable stiffness joint based on magnetic flux adjustment mechanism	5
Industry 4.0 in small and medium enterprises: a state-of-the-art science mapping review	5
Robust-adaptive-behavior strategy for human-following robots in unknown environments based on fuzzy inference mechanism	5
Active disturbance rejection motion control of spherical robot with parameter tuning	5
Real-time trajectory tracking control of Stewart platform using fractional order fuzzy PID controller optimized by particle swarm algorithm	4
UDS-SLAM: real-time robust visual SLAM based on semantic segmentation in dynamic scenes	4
Online programming system for robotic fillet welding in Industry 4.0	4
Imitation learning of a wheeled mobile manipulator based on dynamical movement primitives	4
Research on mechanism configuration and dynamic characteristics for multi-split transmission line mobile robot	4
A lightweight variable stiffness knee exoskeleton driven by shape memory alloy	4
Mobile parallel robot machine for heavy-duty double-walled vacuum vessel assembly	4
Research on the integrated manipulator of point cloud measurement and precise cutting for waste nuclear tank	4
Judgment method of grasping stability for dexterous hand based on force balance theorem and Monte Carlo method	4
Efficient single-shot global localization method for indoor mobile robots using branch-and-bound	4
Deep learning-based 6-DoF visual relocalization assisted simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM)	4
Sky-Worker: a heterogeneous dual-arm robot with dynamic authority assignment for live-line working	4
Research on motion planning system for wall-climbing mobile manipulator for large steel structures welding operation	4
Model optimization and acceleration method based on meta-learning and model pruning for laser vision weld tracking system	4
Multimode fusion perception for transparent glass recognition	4
Mechanical arm obstacle avoidance path planning based on improved artificial potential field method	4
A cloud-edge-terminal-based robotic system for airport runway inspection	4
Improved FCOS rotation detection network in the vision-based robotic arm for order review	4
Wearable sensor-based pattern mining for human activity recognition: deep learning approach	4
Warehouse robot market boosted by Covid pandemic and technological innovations	4
Robot hand-eye cooperation based on improved inverse reinforcement learning	4
Robot programming by demonstration with a monocular RGB camera	4
Fuzzy active disturbance rejection control method for an omnidirectional mobile robot with MY3 wheel	4
Autonomous exploration through deep reinforcement learning	4
LiDAR-based SLAM for robotic mapping: state of the art and new frontiers	4
Spherical robot with spring energy storage type hopping mechanisms: design, dynamics and experimental evaluation	4
Joint torque prediction of industrial robots based on PSO-LSTM deep learning	4
Reinforcement learning for generating four-track trajectory planning to adapt to longitudinal rugged terrain	4
A human augmentation device design review: supernumerary robotic limbs	3
Structural design and coupling analysis of multimode variable coupling parallel mobile robots	3
Adaptive pneumatic soft gripper with embedded flexible bending sensor	3
Developments in robotic teleoperation	3
Development of heavy-duty climbing robot with rust removing and recycling system for steel structures	3
Adaptive autonomous navigation system for coal mine inspection robots: overcoming intersection challenges	3
Comparative analysis of three categories of four-DOFs exoskeleton mechanism based on relative movement offsets	3
Robots trends and megatrends: artificial intelligence and the society	3
Pose estimation of metal workpieces based on RPM-Net for robot grasping from point cloud	3
Design, modeling and kinematic analysis of a multi-configuration dexterous hand with integrated high-dimensional sensors	3
A point cloud registration-based calibration algorithm for robot offline programming automatic loading in aero-grinding applications	3
Sensors and tribological systems: applications for industry 4.0	3
Reconfigurable wheel-crawler-integrated walking mechanism design and kinetic analysis	3
A workpiece grasp detection method based on 3D object detection	3
A rehearsal-based domain-incremental learning method for weld seam tracking robot to enhance generalization	3
Multi-pyramid-based hierarchical template matching for 6D pose estimation in industrial grasping task	3
Using digital twin to enhance Sim2real transfer for reinforcement learning in 3C assembly	3
Design and analysis of a cable-driven continuum robot with used in situ inspection	3
A new approach for hybrid (PID + MRAC) adaptive controller applied to two-axes McKibben muscle manipulator: a mechanism for human-robot collaboration	3
The Pransky interview: Jack Morrison, CEO and Co-Founder, Scythe Robotics	3
CPG-MPC controller for wheel-fin-flipper integrated amphibious robot	3
An intelligent control system for robot massaging with uncertain skin characteristics	3
Pose detection and docking control for autonomous dynamic docking mechanism with non-cooperative targets	3
YLS-SLAM: a real-time dynamic visual SLAM based on semantic segmentation	3
Mechanism design and mechanical analysis of pipeline inspection robot	3

3D SLAM based on NDT matching and ground constraints for ground robots in complex environments	3
From CAD design to robot models and simulation tools. Test-case example using the Kassow 810 collaborative robot	3
Research on dynamic parameter identification and collision detection method for cooperative robots	3
A CAM-UNet for pose determination of supercapacitor cell module assembly based on monocular vision	3
Identification of particular hydrodynamic parameters for a modular type 4 DOF underwater vehicle by means of CFD method	3
Adaptive fractional-order admittance control for force tracking in highly dynamic unknown environments	3
FTESO-adaptive neural network based safety control for a quadrotor UAV under multiple disturbances: algorithm and experiments	2
Mechanism analysis and structural design of parallel-driven hydraulic wrist joint	2
Mechanoreception of pneumatic soft robotic finger without tactile sensor based on dual-position feature	2
Research on workpiece location algorithm based on improved SSD	2
Multi-objective optimal trajectory planning of customized industrial robot based on reliable dynamic identification for improving control accuracy	2
Narrow gap welding seam deflection correction study based on passive vision	2
An intelligent fast controller for autonomous wheeled robot path navigation in challenging environments	2
Laser vision seam tracking system based on proximal policy optimization	2
Development and analysis of a bio-inspired wire-driven variable stiffness double spring based tapered multi-section flexible robot	2
An automatic robot for ultrasonic partial discharge detection of gas-insulated switchgear	2
Industry 4.0 oriented predictive analytics of cardiovascular diseases using machine learning, hyperparameter tuning and ensemble techniques	2
A systematic strategy of pallet identification and picking based on deep learning techniques	2
Robotic plasma cladding complex NURBS curve coating using the bisection inverse search bow height control interpolation method	2
Model-free visual servoing based on active disturbance rejection control and adaptive estimator for robotic manipulation without calibration	2
Design and analysis of a quadruped wall climbing robot with low power consumption	2
An overview of pruning and harvesting manipulators	2
A trajectory planning method for robotic arms based on improved dynamic motion primitives	2
EMSA-IK: a real-time evolutionary multi-objective semi-analytical inverse kinematics algorithm for redundant manipulators	2
Exploring relationships between Lean 4.0 and manufacturing industry	2
Design and slip prevention control of a multi-sensory anthropomorphic prosthetic hand	2
Multiple peg-in-hole compliant assembly based on a learning-accelerated deep deterministic policy gradient strategy	2
Vision-based target point tracking and aiming method	2
A humanoid robotic hand capable of internal assembly and measurement in spacesuit gloves	2
Robotic task success evaluation under multi-modal non-parametric object pose uncertainty	1
High-performance foot trajectory tracking control of hydraulic legged robots based on fixed-time disturbance observers	1
Human-robot kinematics mapping method based on dynamic equivalent points	1
Target ball localization for industrial robots based on binocular stereo vision	1
Recent developments in autonomous floor-cleaning robots: a review	1
Design and development of a cable-driven elephant trunk robot with variable cross-sections	1
Analysis and prediction of contact fault detection in automatic flexible polishing for complex surfaces based on WOA-SVM	1
Intelligent control of quad-rotor aircrafts with a STM32 microcontroller using deep neural networks	1
Enhance pick-and-place performance using multimodal interaction in operation environment	1
The Pransky interview: Dr Nabil Simaan, Vanderbilt University Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science and Otolaryngology, Thought Leader in Medical Robotics	1
Design and performance of a slender soft continuum manipulator for tall structure inspection	1
Thermal error modeling method of truss robot based on GA-LSTM	1
Robotic direct grinding for unknown workpiece contour based on adaptive constant force control and human–robot collaboration	1
Self-protective motion planning for mobile manipulators in a dynamic door-closing workspace	1
Sequential calibration of transmission ratios for joints of 6-DOF serial industrial robots based on laser tracker	1
A progressive online external parameter calibration and initialization method for stereo-IMU system	1
Enhanced robotic path planning for complex curved surfaces repairing based on binocular vision 3D reconstruction point cloud	1
3D-AMM: a 3D artificial moment method for path planning of manipulator in multiple obstacles scenario	1
Improving novelty detection by self-supervised learning and channel attention mechanism	1
The sliding mode controller with composite reaching law for upper limb rehabilitation robot	1
Triangle codes and tracer lights based absolute positioning method for terminal visual docking of autonomous underwater vehicles	1
Impedance control for force tracking of a dual-arm cooperative robot based on particle swarm optimization	1
A novel Stereo-IMU system based on accurate pose parameterization of two-wheeled inverted pendulum (TWIP) robot in localization and mapping	1
Stable jump control for the wheel-legged robot based on TMS-DIP model	1
Research on system integration and control methods of an apple-picking robot in unstructured environment	1
DARLOS: a lightweight dual-arm robotic live-line operation system for autonomous high-voltage distribution grid maintenance	1
AGV robot for laser-SLAM based method testing in automated container terminal	1
Design and analysis of magnetorheological damper based ankle-foot prosthesis prototype	1
Ensuring force sensing reliability for robot variable stiffness actuator by elastic deflection estimation	1
Design and optimization of lower limb exoskeleton based on multi-axis knee joint	1
Design and experiment of climbing robot for steel I-beam girder inspection	1
Robotic milling stability optimization based on robot functional redundancy	1
An efficient constraint method for solving planning problems under end-effector constraints	1
Nonlinear observer-based impedance control of a fully-actuated hexarotor for accurate aerial physical interaction	1
Robot teleoperation assisted by composite virtual fixtures in dynamic environment	1
Research on robotic monocular 6DOF vision localization grasping strategy for industrial objects	1
Toward precise dense 3D reconstruction of indoor hallway: a confidence-based panoramic LiDAR point cloud fusion approach	1
Accurate kinematic calibration of a six-DoF serial robot by using hybrid models with reduced dimension and minimized linearization errors	1
LB-LIOSAM: an improved mapping and localization method with loop detection	1
Design and analysis of a continuum manipulator for use in narrow spaces	1
Shape perception of soft hand based on dual-signal comparison contact detection	1
Intelligent obstacle avoidance path planning method for picking manipulator combined with artificial potential field method	1
An improved pure pursuit path tracking control method based on heading error rate	1
A dynamic parameter identification method for the 5-DOF hybrid robot based on sensitivity analysis	1
Research on obstacle avoidance gait planning of quadruped crawling robot based on slope terrain recognition	1
Collision avoidance control for redundant manipulators in construction operations: a null-space-based task-priority adjustment approach	1
A review of visual SLAM with dynamic objects	1
A heavy-load wall-climbing robot for bridge concrete structures inspection	1
A learning trajectory planning for vibration suppression of industrial robot	1
Framework development and evaluation of Industry 4.0 technological aspects towards improving the circular economy-based supply chain	1
The Pransky interview: Dr Gary Guthart, chief executive officer, Intuitive	1
Human-robot force cooperation analysis by deep reinforcement learning	1
A novel inverse kinematics and shape reconstruction method for continuum robots	1