Industrial Robot-The International Journal of Robotics Research and Ap

Article	Citations
PP-GraspNet: 6-DoF grasp generation in clutter using a new grasp representation method	113
Design and experimental research of the hybrid-driven soft robot	56
Calibration strategies for enhancing accuracy in serial industrial robots for orbital milling applications	52
An obstacle avoidance method for robotic arm based on reinforcement learning	33
Time-optimal trajectory planning for 6R manipulator arm based on chaotic improved sparrow search algorithm	32
The Pransky interview: Dr Nabil Simaan, Vanderbilt University Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science and Otolaryngology, Thought Leader in Medical Robotics	27
Optimization of mechanical performance of a Bernoulli gripper based on the force characteristic curve synthesis method	22
Intelligent obstacle avoidance path planning method for picking manipulator combined with artificial potential field method	18
A review of indoor-orbital electrical inspection robots in substations	18
A resistance torque compensation algorithm based on Luenberger observer for minimally invasive surgical robot	17
Adaptive decentralized fuzzy compensation control for large optical mirror processing systems	16
Cone–hole docking mechanism for a modular reconfigurable mobile robot and its characteristic analysis	14
Prescribed performance sliding mode control for the PAMs elbow exoskeleton in the tracking trajectory task	14
Research on active disturbance rejection control technique for underwater welding robot based on model compensation	14
Real-time pixel-wise grasp affordance prediction based on multi-scale context information fusion	13
Design and experiment of transmission tower climbing robot inspired by inchworm	13
Research on dual robot collaboration method based on improved double ant colony algorithm	12
Autonomous path planning and stabilizing force interaction control for robotic massage in unknown environment	12
An intelligent control system for robot massaging with uncertain skin characteristics	12
Model-based detection and isolation of the wheel slippage and actuator faults of a holonomic mobile robot	11
The role of robots in the electronics industry	10
Sensors and tribological systems: applications for industry 4.0	10
Robots poised to transform agriculture	10
The role of machine learning in robotics	10
A progressive online external parameter calibration and initialization method for stereo-IMU system	9

Human-robot force cooperation analysis by deep reinforcement learning	9
Design, modeling and kinematic analysis of a multi-configuration dexterous hand with integrated high-dimensional sensors	9
Guest editorial: Dexterous manipulation	9
A fully actuated aerial manipulator system for industrial contact inspection applications	9
CPG-MPC controller for wheel-fin-flipper integrated amphibious robot	9
New technologies for robotic tactile sensing and navigation	9
Reconfigurable wheel-crawler-integrated walking mechanism design and kinetic analysis	9
Path planning for robotic fish based on improved RRT* algorithm and dynamic window approach	8
Coordinated torque control for enhanced steering and stability of independently driven mobile robots	8
Nonlinear observer-based impedance control of a fully-actuated hexarotor for accurate aerial physical interaction	8
The role of neuromorphic and biomimetic sensors	8
A point cloud registration-based calibration algorithm for robot offline programming automatic loading in aero-grinding applications	8
Piston-like particle jamming for enhanced stiffness adjustment of soft robotic arm	8
DARLOS: a lightweight dual-arm robotic live-line operation system for autonomous high-voltage distribution grid maintenance	8
Guest editorial: Industry 4.0 special issue	7
A robust human target following system in corridor environment based on wall detection	7
Design and development of a cable-driven elephant trunk robot with variable cross-sections	7
Design and analysis of magnetorheological damper based ankle-foot prosthesis prototype	7
Intelligent control of quad-rotor aircrafts with a STM32 microcontroller using deep neural networks	7
A robotic polishing trajectory planning method for TBCs of aero-engine turbine blade using measured point cloud	7
HDPL: a hybrid descriptor for points and lines based on graph neural networks	7
Obtaining the effective gripper dimensions for a kiwifruit harvesting robot using kinematic calibration procedures	7
Integrating skill knowledge and multimodal information to enhance 3C assembly skills	7
The role of robots in firefighting	7
Estimation of gravity parameters for multi-DOF serial manipulator arms using model learning with sparsity inducing norms	7
Development of a novel robotic hand with soft materials and rigid structures	7
A novel dual-stage shape memory alloy actuated gripper	7
Recent trends and role of large area flexible electronics in shape sensing application – a review	6
A calibration method of redundant actuated parallel mechanism for posture adjustment	6
A balanced walking-clamp mechanism for inspection robot of transmission line	6
Adaptive fractional-order admittance control for force tracking in highly dynamic unknown environments	6
Pose detection and docking control for autonomous dynamic docking mechanism with non-cooperative targets	6
Improved A* algorithm and model predictive control- based path planning and tracking framework for hexapod robots	6
Stable jump control for the wheel-legged robot based on TMS-DIP model	6
A labelling system and automation comparison index for industry 4.0 system	6
A robot motion skills method with explicit environmental constraints	6
Topological drone navigation in uncertain environment	6
Motion optimization of an omnidirectional mobile robot with MY wheel based on contact mechanics	6
Exploring contributions of drones towards Industry 4.0	6
A new approach for hybrid (PID + MRAC) adaptive controller applied to two-axes McKibben muscle manipulator: a mechanism for human-robot collaboration	6
A global, continuous calibration curvature strategy for bending sensors of soft fingers	6
Obstacle avoidance and path planning of humanoid robot using fuzzy logic controller aided owl search algorithm in complicated workspaces	6
Robotic friction stir welding – seam-tracking control, force control and process supervision	6
The first half century of industrial robot: 50 years of robotic developments	6
Impedance-based null-space control of redundant torque-controlled robot	6
A dynamic parameter identification method for the 5-DOF hybrid robot based on sensitivity analysis	6
Structural design and coupling analysis of multimode variable coupling parallel mobile robots	5
ODLC_SAM: a novel LiDAR SLAM system towards open-air environments with loop closure	5
Obstacle detection based on depth fusion of lidar and radar in challenging conditions	5
Hybrid-disturbance-observer-based interaction control for a fully actuated UAV with tether-based positioning system	5

A distributed algorithm for the multi-robot minimum time task allocation problem	5
A novel deep learning method for motion assessment in upper limb rehabilitation grasping test	5
A human augmentation device design review: supernumerary robotic limbs	5
A systematic strategy of pallet identification and picking based on deep learning techniques	5
Calibration of a dual-robot collaborative system for drilling tasks on spacecraft core cabins	5
Challenges and opportunities in human robot collaboration context of Industry 4.0 - a state of the art review	5
Optimize data association of point cloud to improve the quality of mapping and positioning	5
Policy improvement of the dynamical movement primitives and stiffness primitives framework for robot learning variable stiffness manipulation	5
Pose estimation of metal workpieces based on RPM-Net for robot grasping from point cloud	5
Impedance control for force tracking of a dual-arm cooperative robot based on particle swarm optimization	4
Dr Homayoon Kazerooni: Professor at UC-Berkeley, pioneer of exoskeletons, founder and CEO of U.S. Bionics (DBA suitX), founder Ekso Bionics	4
The Pransky interview: Jack Morrison, CEO and Co-Founder, Scythe Robotics	4
Tightly coupled IMU-Laser-RTK odometry algorithm for underground multi-layer and large-scale environment	4
Accurate grasp detection learning using oriented regression loss	4
Robotized interior finishing operations with visual feedback	4
Design of a force-controlled end-effector based on the pneumatic artificial muscle for robotic polishing	4
Follow-the-leader motion strategy for multi-section continuum robots based on differential evolution algorithm	4
A humanoid robotic hand capable of internal assembly and measurement in spacesuit gloves	4
Novel design method for multi-configuration dexterous hand based on a gesture primitives analysis	4
Political tensions and technological innovation driving the military robot business	4
Archive access robot for smart archive repositories	4
The changing face of the automotive robotics industry	4
The Pransky interview: Harry Kloor, PhD, PhD – CEO and Co-Founder, Beyond Imagination Inc.; scientist; entrepreneur; inventor; filmmaker	4
A hierarchical visual model for robot automatic arc welding guidance	4
Design and analysis of a continuum manipulator for use in narrow spaces	4
An overview of pruning and harvesting manipulators	4
Human-following task without a prior map	4
3D printing towards implementing Industry 4.0: sustainability aspects, barriers and challenges	4
Production and maintenance in industries: impact of industry 4.0	4
Non-redundant inertial parameters determination for dynamic identification of branched articulated robots	4
Multiple peg-in-hole compliant assembly based on a learning-accelerated deep deterministic policy gradient strategy	4
Vehicle direct yaw moment control system based on the improved linear quadratic regulator	4
FESM-based approach for stiffness modeling, identification and updating of collaborative robots	4
Research on workpiece location algorithm based on improved SSD	4
Design and slip prevention control of a multi-sensory anthropomorphic prosthetic hand	4
Laser vision seam tracking system based on proximal policy optimization	4
Research on improved active disturbance rejection control strategy for hydraulic-driven Stewart stabilization platform	4
Exploring relationships between Lean 4.0 and manufacturing industry	4
Identification of particular hydrodynamic parameters for a modular type 4 DOF underwater vehicle by means of CFD method	4
Towards an obstacle detection system for robot obstacle negotiation	4
Quantum technologies in robotics: a preliminary appraisal	3
High climbing and obstacle-crossing performance intelligent tracked inspection robot for cable trenches	3
Design and preliminary evaluation of a lower limb exoskeleton based on hydraulic actuator	3
Adaptive EC-GPR: a hybrid torque prediction model for mobile robots with unknown terrain disturbances	3
Research on fuzzy impedance control of upper-limb rehabilitation robot based on membership functions online optimization learning strategy	3
Serial robotic plasma additive manufacturing on complex NURBS surface	3
A dynamic target tracking framework of UGV for UAV recovery under random disturbances	3
Narrow gap welding seam deflection correction study based on passive vision	3
Design and implementation of an augmented reality mobile application for navigating ATM counters (AR-ATM)	3
An inchworm-inspired soft robot with combined functions of omni-directional steering and obstacle surmounting	3
Design and implementation of a magnetic suction fan tower inspection robot	3
High-performance foot trajectory tracking control of hydraulic legged robots based on fixed-time disturbance observers	3
Design and locomotion analysis of a close-chain leg-wheel mobile platform	3
An automatic robot for ultrasonic partial discharge detection of gas-insulated switchgear	3
Structural design and control strategy of a cable-driven robot under high-altitude facade conditions with large span and multiple constraints	3
Mechanism analysis and structural design of parallel-driven hydraulic wrist joint	3
A robotic 3D printing system for supporting-free manufacturing of complex model based on FDM technology	3
Simplified model to study the kinematics of manipulators with parallelogram linkages	3
Beyond imaging: drones for physical applications	3
Multiple interaction strategies for mobile robots based on improved dynamic window approach in unknown dynamic environments	3
Enhanced disturbance observer-based robust yaw servo control for ROVs with multi-vector propulsion	3
Robust motion control based on model-based unknown system dynamics estimator for robot manipulators	3
Industry 4.0 in small and medium enterprises: a state-of-the-art science mapping review	3
Design and control of variable stiffness joint based on magnetic flux adjustment mechanism	3
Topology-preserved distorted space path planning	3
Enhancing dexterous hand control: a distributed architecture for machine learning integration	3
Toward precise dense 3D reconstruction of indoor hallway: a confidence-based panoramic LiDAR point cloud fusion approach	3
Adaptive variable impedance force/position hybrid control for large surface polishing	3
System design and flight control of a flying wheel-legged humanoid robot (FWLR)	3
Adaptive enhanced admittance force-tracking controller design for highly dynamic interactive tasks	3
Development of an industry 4.0 transformability index for manufacturing systems	3
An efficient and accurate force/torque sensing method based on an excitation trajectory	3
Novel fractional hybrid impedance control of series elastic muscle-tendon actuator	2
Vibration suppression of collaborative robot based on modified trajectory planning	2
The sliding mode controller with composite reaching law for upper limb rehabilitation robot	2
Design and performance analysis of an adaptive omnidirectional wheel for heavy payload robot	2
The implementation and performance evaluation for a smart robot with edge computing algorithms	2
Pose optimization for mobile manipulator grasping based on hybrid manipulability	2
Robot teleoperation assisted by composite virtual fixtures in dynamic environment	2
Vision-based target point tracking and aiming method	2

Model-free visual servoing based on active disturbance rejection control and adaptive estimator for robotic manipulation without calibration	2
Target ball localization for industrial robots based on binocular stereo vision	2
EMSA-IK: a real-time evolutionary multi-objective semi-analytical inverse kinematics algorithm for redundant manipulators	2
The role of robots in environmental monitoring	2
Multi-objective optimal trajectory planning of customized industrial robot based on reliable dynamic identification for improving control accuracy	2
Bounding gait control of a parallel quadruped robot	2
Multimode fusion perception for transparent glass recognition	2
Attitude oscillation suppression control of a XK-I spherical robot	2
Error compensation based on surface reconstruction for industrial robot on two-dimensional manifold	2
Circumferentially rotatable inspection robot with elastic suspensions for bridge cables	2
Design of a multi-manipulator robot for relieving welding residual stress	2
Robotic plasma cladding complex NURBS curve coating using the bisection inverse search bow height control interpolation method	2
Accurate kinematic calibration of a six-DoF serial robot by using hybrid models with reduced dimension and minimized linearization errors	2
Hybridized neural network inspired behavioural modelling of pneumatic artificial muscles for assistive robotic applications	2
Robust-adaptive-behavior strategy for human-following robots in unknown environments based on fuzzy inference mechanism	2
FTESO-adaptive neural network based safety control for a quadrotor UAV under multiple disturbances: algorithm and experiments	2
An efficient approach for the elevator button manipulation using the visual-based self-driving mobile manipulator	2
Vision sensor based residual vibration suppression strategy of non-deformable object for robot-assisted assembly operation with gripper flexibility	1
Operation space analysis and trajectory planning of mechanical arm in narrow space for GIS (gas insulated switchgear) inspection robot	1
The role of robotics in additive manufacturing: review of the AM processes and introduction of an intelligent system	1
Design and kinematic analysis of new multi-mode mobile parallel mechanism with deployable platform	1
The role of robots in entertainment	1
Online programming system for robotic fillet welding in Industry 4.0	1
An end-to-End deep context gate convolutional visual odometry system based on lightweight attention mechanism	1
Research on 3D humanoid robot pose estimation based on HRNet-Epipolar and CRF robot model by multiple view	1
Augmented reality – an important aspect of Industry 4.0	1
An effective trajectory scheduling method for a 5-DOF hybrid machining robot	1
Robotic milling of complex NURBS surface with fixed cutter axis control method	1
SLAM-RAMU: 3D LiDAR-IMU lifelong SLAM with relocalization and autonomous map updating for accurate and reliable navigation	1
A novel series-parallel hybrid robot for climbing transmission tower	1
Fuzzy active disturbance rejection control method for an omnidirectional mobile robot with MY3 wheel	1
A CPG-based gait planning and motion performance analysis for quadruped robot	1
Integrating human experience in deep reinforcement learning for multi-UAV collision detection and avoidance	1
A trajectory planning method for robotic arms based on improved dynamic motion primitives	1
Improved torque feedforward compensation method considering position tracking error compensation	1
External force estimation for robot manipulator based on a LuGre-linear-hybrid friction model and an improved square root cubature Kalman filter	1
Identification and application of dynamic parameters of manipulator based on improved IRLS algorithm	1
Design and application of bidirectional soft actuator with multiangle chambers	1
Research on mechanism configuration and dynamic characteristics for multi-split transmission line mobile robot	1
A novel tracking system for human following robots with fusion of MMW radar and monocular vision	1
Soft actuator using sponge units with constrained film and layer jamming	1
Imitation learning of a wheeled mobile manipulator based on dynamical movement primitives	1
Kinematic modeling of a spatial three degrees-of-freedom compliant micro-motion parallel mechanism considering input coupling effect and bilateral restrained torsion	1
Mechanoreception of pneumatic soft robotic finger without tactile sensor based on dual-position feature	1
Development and analysis of a bio-inspired wire-driven variable stiffness double spring based tapered multi-section flexible robot	1
A method for calibrating robotic kinematic parameters based on a multi-error source model and an optimized measurement pose set	1
A systematic review of technological advancements in signal sensing, actuation, control and training methods in robotic exoskeletons for rehabilitation	1
Design and analysis of wheel-tracked composite magnetic adsorption wall-climbing robot	1
Adaptive neural network-based path tracking control for autonomous combine harvester with input saturation	1
A cascaded CNN-based method for monocular vision robotic grasping	1
Semantic stereo visual SLAM toward outdoor dynamic environments based on ORB-SLAM2	1
Industry 4.0 oriented predictive analytics of cardiovascular diseases using machine learning, hyperparameter tuning and ensemble techniques	1
PID control of an omnidirectional mobile platform based on an RBF neural network controller	1
Geoff Howe, senior vice president, Howe and Howe, Inc., a subsidiary of Textron Systems; co-pioneer of robotic firefighting technologies, including Thermite™ firefighting robots	1
Dexterity analysis and intelligent trajectory planning of redundant dual arms for an upper body humanoid robot	1
Design and locomotion analysis of the tetrahedral mobile robot with only revolute joints (TMRR)	1
Spatial positioning robotic system for autonomous inspection of LPG tanks	1
A review of visual SLAM with dynamic objects	1
Development of a novel nonrigid support friction stir welding repair robot for aluminum alloy train	1
Model optimization and acceleration method based on meta-learning and model pruning for laser vision weld tracking system	1
A novel soft gripper with enhanced gripping adaptability based on spring-reinforced soft pneumatic actuators	1
Visual SLAM algorithm in dynamic environment based on deep learning	1
Robot obstacle avoidance system using deep reinforcement learning	1
Integrating spatial cognition and SLAM for improved performance of autonomous material handling robots in dynamic stockyard environments	1
Hybrid oscillator-based no-delay hip exoskeleton control for free walking assistance	1
Active disturbance rejection motion control of spherical robot with parameter tuning	1
A nonlinear robot joint friction compensation method including stick and sliding characteristics	1
An intelligent fast controller for autonomous wheeled robot path navigation in challenging environments	1
Movement and binding control strategy based on a new type of rebar-binding robot	1
FlyingDog: design and implementation of a quadruped robot with flight capability	1