OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Industrial Robot-The International Journal of Robotics Research and Ap is 4. 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 2021-01-01 to 2025-01-01.)

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
The Pransky interview: Dr Nabil Simaan, Vanderbilt University Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science and Otolaryngology, Thought Leader in Medical Robotics	33
Optimization of mechanical performance of a Bernoulli gripper based on the force characteristic curve synthesis method	32
A review of indoor-orbital electrical inspection robots in substations	27
Intelligent obstacle avoidance path planning method for picking manipulator combined with artificial potential field method	22
A resistance torque compensation algorithm based on Luenberger observer for minimally invasive surgical robot	18
Adaptive decentralized fuzzy compensation control for large optical mirror processing systems	18
Prescribed performance sliding mode control for the PAMs elbow exoskeleton in the tracking trajectory task	17
Research on active disturbance rejection control technique for underwater welding robot based on model compensation	16
Real-time pixel-wise grasp affordance prediction based on multi-scale context information fusion	14
Design and experiment of transmission tower climbing robot inspired by inchworm	14
Cone–hole docking mechanism for a modular reconfigurable mobile robot and its characteristic analysis	14
Research on dual robot collaboration method based on improved double ant colony algorithm	13
Autonomous path planning and stabilizing force interaction control for robotic massage in unknown environment	13
Robots poised to transform agriculture	12
Model-based detection and isolation of the wheel slippage and actuator faults of a holonomic mobile robot	12
The role of robots in the electronics industry	12
An intelligent control system for robot massaging with uncertain skin characteristics	12
Sensors and tribological systems: applications for industry 4.0	11
Human-robot force cooperation analysis by deep reinforcement learning	10
Guest editorial: Dexterous manipulation	10
A fully actuated aerial manipulator system for industrial contact inspection applications	10
New technologies for robotic tactile sensing and navigation	10

Design, modeling and kinematic analysis of a multi-configuration dexterous hand with integrated high-dimensional sensors	9
Path planning for robotic fish based on improved RRT* algorithm and dynamic window approach	9
A progressive online external parameter calibration and initialization method for stereo-IMU system	9
The Pransky interview: Charlie Duncheon, robotics serial entrepreneur, CEO and cofounder of Celltrio	9
Coordinated torque control for enhanced steering and stability of independently driven mobile robots	9
CPG-MPC controller for wheel-fin-flipper integrated amphibious robot	9
The role of neuromorphic and biomimetic sensors	9
Policy improvement of the dynamical movement primitives and stiffness primitives framework for robot learning variable stiffness manipulation	9
Intelligent control of quad-rotor aircrafts with a STM32 microcontroller using deep neural networks	8
The role of robots in firefighting	8
Piston-like particle jamming for enhanced stiffness adjustment of soft robotic arm	8
A robust human target following system in corridor environment based on wall detection	8
DARLOS: a lightweight dual-arm robotic live-line operation system for autonomous high-voltage distribution grid maintenance	8
Nonlinear observer-based impedance control of a fully-actuated hexarotor for accurate aerial physical interaction	8
Estimation of gravity parameters for multi-DOF serial manipulator arms using model learning with sparsity inducing norms	8
A point cloud registration-based calibration algorithm for robot offline programming automatic loading in aero-grinding applications	8
Design and analysis of magnetorheological damper based ankle-foot prosthesis prototype	7
A novel dual-stage shape memory alloy actuated gripper	7
Reconfigurable wheel-crawler-integrated walking mechanism design and kinetic analysis	7
Development of a novel robotic hand with soft materials and rigid structures	7
A robot motion skills method with explicit environmental constraints	7
A labelling system and automation comparison index for industry 4.0 system	7
The role of machine learning in robotics	7
Design and development of a cable-driven elephant trunk robot with variable cross-sections	7
A calibration method of redundant actuated parallel mechanism for posture adjustment	7
A global, continuous calibration curvature strategy for bending sensors of soft fingers	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
Recent trends and role of large area flexible electronics in shape sensing application – a review	7
Topological drone navigation in uncertain environment	6
Adaptive fractional-order admittance control for force tracking in highly dynamic unknown environments	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
A human augmentation device design review: supernumerary robotic limbs	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
Stable jump control for the wheel-legged robot based on TMS-DIP model	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
Guest editorial: Industry 4.0 special issue	6
Challenges and opportunities in human robot collaboration context of Industry 4.0 - a state of the art review	6
A balanced walking-clamp mechanism for inspection robot of transmission line	6
An obstacle avoidance method for robotic arm based on reinforcement learning	6
Motion optimization of an omnidirectional mobile robot with MY wheel based on contact mechanics	6
Calibration of a dual-robot collaborative system for drilling tasks on spacecraft core cabins	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 robotic polishing trajectory planning method for TBCs of aero-engine turbine blade using measured point cloud	6
Exploring contributions of drones towards Industry 4.0	6
Pose estimation of metal workpieces based on RPM-Net for robot grasping from point cloud	5

Optimize data association of point cloud to improve the quality of mapping and positioning	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
The Pransky interview: Jack Morrison, CEO and Co-Founder, Scythe Robotics	5
A systematic strategy of pallet identification and picking based on deep learning techniques	5
A distributed algorithm for the multi-robot minimum time task allocation problem	5
EMSA-IK: a real-time evolutionary multi-objective semi-analytical inverse kinematics algorithm for redundant manipulators	5
FESM-based approach for stiffness modeling, identification and updating of collaborative robots	5
Accurate grasp detection learning using oriented regression loss	5
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
A novel deep learning method for motion assessment in upper limb rehabilitation grasping test	5
High climbing and obstacle-crossing performance intelligent tracked inspection robot for cable trenches	5
Tightly coupled IMU-Laser-RTK odometry algorithm for underground multi-layer and large-scale environment	4
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
Design of a force-controlled end-effector based on the pneumatic artificial muscle for robotic polishing	4
Political tensions and technological innovation driving the military robot business	4
Enhanced disturbance observer-based robust yaw servo control for ROVs with multi-vector propulsion	4
Design and preliminary evaluation of a lower limb exoskeleton based on hydraulic actuator	4
Design of a multi-manipulator robot for relieving welding residual stress	4
A humanoid robotic hand capable of internal assembly and measurement in spacesuit gloves	4
Robotized interior finishing operations with visual feedback	4
Design and slip prevention control of a multi-sensory anthropomorphic prosthetic hand	4
Archive access robot for smart archive repositories	4
The changing face of the automotive robotics industry	4
3D printing towards implementing Industry 4.0: sustainability aspects, barriers and challenges	4
Exploring relationships between Lean 4.0 and manufacturing industry	4
Development of an industry 4.0 transformability index for manufacturing systems	4
Design and locomotion analysis of a close-chain leg-wheel mobile platform	4
Serial robotic plasma additive manufacturing on complex NURBS surface	4
Identification of particular hydrodynamic parameters for a modular type 4 DOF underwater vehicle by means of CFD method	4
Research on workpiece location algorithm based on improved SSD	4
Multi-continuum manipulators shape reconstruction using inertial navigation sensors and cameras	4
Laser vision seam tracking system based on proximal policy optimization	4
A hierarchical visual model for robot automatic arc welding guidance	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
Design and analysis of a continuum manipulator for use in narrow spaces	4
Towards an obstacle detection system for robot obstacle negotiation	4
An inchworm-inspired soft robot with combined functions of omni-directional steering and obstacle surmounting	4
Research on fuzzy impedance control of upper-limb rehabilitation robot based on membership functions online optimization learning strategy	4
Follow-the-leader motion strategy for multi-section continuum robots based on differential evolution algorithm	4
Novel design method for multi-configuration dexterous hand based on a gesture primitives analysis	4
The Pransky interview: Harry Kloor, PhD, PhD – CEO and Co-Founder, Beyond Imagination Inc.; scientist; entrepreneur; inventor; filmmaker	4
Toward precise dense 3D reconstruction of indoor hallway: a confidence-based panoramic LiDAR point cloud fusion approach	4
An overview of pruning and harvesting manipulators	4