OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Industrial Robot-The International Journal of Robotics Research and Ap is 5. 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 2020-04-01 to 2024-04-01.)

Article	Citations
Challenges and opportunities in human robot collaboration context of Industry 4.0 - a state of the art review	84
Wearable sensor-based pattern mining for human activity recognition: deep learning approach	46
Review on state-of-the-art dynamic task allocation strategies for multiple-robot systems	45
Robots in a contagious world	41
3D printing towards implementing Industry 4.0: sustainability aspects, barriers and challenges	38
Optimal path search and control of mobile robot using hybridized sine-cosine algorithm and ant colony optimization technique	34
Development of a solution for adding a collaborative robot to an industrial AGV	33
Design and control of an exoskeleton robot with EMG-driven electrical stimulation for upper limb rehabilitation	27
Technology jump in the industry: human–robot cooperation in production	27
Exploring relationships between Lean 4.0 and manufacturing industry	24
An intelligent robot for indoor substation inspection	23
Mechanical arm obstacle avoidance path planning based on improved artificial potential field method	23
Comprehensive study of skid-steer wheeled mobile robots: development and challenges	19
Enhanced DWA algorithm for local path planning of mobile robot	18
Implementation of passive compliance training on a parallel ankle rehabilitation robot to enhance safety	17
Research on mechanism configuration and coordinated control for power distribution network live working robot	16
A new joint friction model for parameter identification and sensor-less hand guiding in industrial robots	15
A survey of energy-efficient motion planning for wheeled mobile robots	14
The role of robots in firefighting	14
Intelligent obstacle avoidance path planning method for picking manipulator combined with artificial potential field method	12
Linear-extended-state-observer-based prescribed performance control for trajectory tracking of a robotic manipulator	12
Real-time trajectory tracking control of Stewart platform using fractional order fuzzy PID controller optimized by particle swarm algorithm	11
Force tracking control of grinding end effector based on backstepping + PID	11
A lightweight variable stiffness knee exoskeleton driven by shape memory alloy	11
Perspectives of cybersecurity for ameliorative Industry 4.0 era: a review-based framework	11

Augmented reality – an important aspect of Industry 4.0	10
A novel method to identify DH parameters of the rigid serial-link robot based on a geometry model	10
Research on key technologies of multi-task-oriented live maintenance robots for Ultra High Voltage multi-split transmission lines	10
A CPG-based gait planning and motion performance analysis for quadruped robot	10
Exploring contributions of drones towards Industry 4.0	10
Improved random sampling consensus algorithm for vision navigation of intelligent harvester robot	9
Comparative study of various machine learning algorithms and Denavit–Hartenberg approach for the inverse kinematic solutions in a 3-PPSS parallel manipulator	9
Fault data screening and failure rate prediction framework-based bathtub curve on industrial robots	9
Framework development and evaluation of Industry 4.0 technological aspects towards improving the circular economy-based supply chain	9
Humanoid robots from the past to the present	9
A novel series-parallel hybrid robot for climbing transmission tower	9
Study on multi-section continuum robot wire-tension feedback control and load manipulability	9
A novel multi-brand robotic software interface for industrial additive manufacturing cells	9
Static modeling and analysis of soft manipulator considering environment contact based on segmented constant curvature method	9
PID control of an omnidirectional mobile platform based on an RBF neural network controller	8
An intelligent control system for robot massaging with uncertain skin characteristics	8
Obstacle detection based on depth fusion of lidar and radar in challenging conditions	8
A review of indoor-orbital electrical inspection robots in substations	8
Barrier Lyapunov function-based robot control with an augmented neural network approximator	7
Robotic milling of complex NURBS surface with fixed cutter axis control method	7
Task motion planning for anthropomorphic arms based on human arm movement primitives	7
Deep instance segmentation and 6D object pose estimation in cluttered scenes for robotic autonomous grasping	7
Interfacing an industrial robot and MATLAB for predictive visual servoing	7
Development of a soft cable-driven hand exoskeleton for assisted rehabilitation training	7
Active disturbance rejection motion control of spherical robot with parameter tuning	7
Shape sensing and feedback control of the catheter robot for interventional surgery	7
Deformation prediction based on an adaptive GA-BPNN and the online compensation of a 5-DOF hybrid robot	7
Exoskeletons: a review of recent progress	7
Vision sensor based residual vibration suppression strategy of non-deformable object for robot-assisted assembly operation with gripper flexibility	7
The changing face of the automotive robotics industry	7
A point cloud registration-based calibration algorithm for robot offline programming automatic loading in aero-grinding applications	7
Design and optimization of actuator for multi-joint soft rehabilitation glove	6
An integrated vision-based system for efficient robot arm teleoperation	6
Robot obstacle avoidance system using deep reinforcement learning	6
Robotic system design and development for automated dismantling of PCB waste	6
Intelligent control of quad-rotor aircrafts with a STM32 microcontroller using deep neural networks	6
Progressive schema of 5G for Industry 4.0: features, enablers, and services	6
Multimode fusion perception for transparent glass recognition	6
Robust-adaptive-behavior strategy for human-following robots in unknown environments based on fuzzy inference mechanism	6
Automatic robotic recharging systems – development and challenges	6
Probability Dueling DQN active visual SLAM for autonomous navigation in indoor environment	6
Hybrid oscillator-based no-delay hip exoskeleton control for free walking assistance	6
The role of robots in entertainment	6
Recent trends and role of large area flexible electronics in shape sensing application – a review	6
Development of a UVC-based disinfection robot	5
The role of robotics in additive manufacturing: review of the AM processes and introduction of an intelligent system	5
Error compensation based on surface reconstruction for industrial robot on two-dimensional manifold	5
Probabilistic vehicle trajectory prediction via driver characteristic and intention estimation model under uncertainty	5
Production and maintenance in industries: impact of industry 4.0	5
A global, continuous calibration curvature strategy for bending sensors of soft fingers	5

Offline programming method and implementation of industrial robot grinding based on VTK	5
A flexible gripper with a wide-range variable stiffness structure based on shape memory alloy	5
AdaptPack Studio: an automated intelligent framework for offline factory programming	5
A systematic review of technological advancements in signal sensing, actuation, control and training methods in robotic exoskeletons for rehabilitation	5
Circumferentially rotatable inspection robot with elastic suspensions for bridge cables	5
Vehicle direct yaw moment control system based on the improved linear quadratic regulator	5
Novel fractional hybrid impedance control of series elastic muscle-tendon actuator	5
Sensors and tribological systems: applications for industry 4.0	5
GLO-SLAM: a slam system optimally combining GPS and LiDAR odometry	5
Dynamical system based variable admittance control for physical human-robot interaction	5
Soft actuator using sponge units with constrained film and layer jamming	5
A novel tracking system for human following robots with fusion of MMW radar and monocular vision	5
Multiple peg-in-hole compliant assembly based on a learning-accelerated deep deterministic policy gradient strategy	5
Adaptive enhanced admittance force-tracking controller design for highly dynamic interactive tasks	5
A dual-arm mobile robot system performing assistive tasks operated via P300-based brain computer interface	5
Robots poised to transform agriculture	5
An improved pure pursuit path tracking control method based on heading error rate	5