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 2020-11-01 to 2024-11-01.)

Article	Citations
Challenges and opportunities in human robot collaboration context of Industry 4.0 - a state of the art review	103
Wearable sensor-based pattern mining for human activity recognition: deep learning approach	56
3D printing towards implementing Industry 4.0: sustainability aspects, barriers and challenges	46
Mechanical arm obstacle avoidance path planning based on improved artificial potential field method	32
Exploring relationships between Lean 4.0 and manufacturing industry	31
Enhanced DWA algorithm for local path planning of mobile robot	27
A review of indoor-orbital electrical inspection robots in substations	22
The role of robots in firefighting	18
Augmented reality – an important aspect of Industry 4.0	18
Intelligent obstacle avoidance path planning method for picking manipulator combined with artificial potential field method	17
Exploring contributions of drones towards Industry 4.0	16
Framework development and evaluation of Industry 4.0 technological aspects towards improving the circular economy-based supply chain	14
Perspectives of cybersecurity for ameliorative Industry 4.0 era: a review-based framework	14
Real-time trajectory tracking control of Stewart platform using fractional order fuzzy PID controller optimized by particle swarm algorithm	13
Force tracking control of grinding end effector based on backstepping + PID	12
Exoskeletons: a review of recent progress	12
Linear-extended-state-observer-based prescribed performance control for trajectory tracking of a robotic manipulator	12
A systematic review of technological advancements in signal sensing, actuation, control and training methods in robotic exoskeletons for rehabilitation	12
A lightweight variable stiffness knee exoskeleton driven by shape memory alloy	12
A CPG-based gait planning and motion performance analysis for quadruped robot	12
A novel series-parallel hybrid robot for climbing transmission tower	11
Intelligent control of quad-rotor aircrafts with a STM32 microcontroller using deep neural networks	10
An intelligent control system for robot massaging with uncertain skin characteristics	10
Multimode fusion perception for transparent glass recognition	10
Active disturbance rejection motion control of spherical robot with parameter tuning	9

The changing face of the automotive robotics industry	9
A dual-arm mobile robot system performing assistive tasks operated via P300-based brain computer interface	9
The role of robotics in additive manufacturing: review of the AM processes and introduction of an intelligent system	9
Multiple peg-in-hole compliant assembly based on a learning-accelerated deep deterministic policy gradient strategy	9
A flexible gripper with a wide-range variable stiffness structure based on shape memory alloy	9
The role of robots in entertainment	9
Obstacle detection based on depth fusion of lidar and radar in challenging conditions	9
Probability Dueling DQN active visual SLAM for autonomous navigation in indoor environment	8
Robot obstacle avoidance system using deep reinforcement learning	8
Production and maintenance in industries: impact of industry 4.0	8
Barrier Lyapunov function-based robot control with an augmented neural network approximator	8
Hybrid oscillator-based no-delay hip exoskeleton control for free walking assistance	8
A point cloud registration-based calibration algorithm for robot offline programming automatic loading in aero-grinding applications	8
Vision sensor based residual vibration suppression strategy of non-deformable object for robot-assisted assembly operation with gripper flexibility	8
PID control of an omnidirectional mobile platform based on an RBF neural network controller	8
Robots trends and megatrends: artificial intelligence and the society	7
An improved pure pursuit path tracking control method based on heading error rate	7
Robotic milling of complex NURBS surface with fixed cutter axis control method	7
Topological drone navigation in uncertain environment	7
Design and optimization of actuator for multi-joint soft rehabilitation glove	7
Development of a UVC-based disinfection robot	7
Robust-adaptive-behavior strategy for human-following robots in unknown environments based on fuzzy inference mechanism	7
Recent trends and role of large area flexible electronics in shape sensing application – a review	7
GLO-SLAM: a slam system optimally combining GPS and LiDAR odometry	7
Dexterity analysis and intelligent trajectory planning of redundant dual arms for an upper body humanoid robot	7
Adaptive fractional-order admittance control for force tracking in highly dynamic unknown environments	7
Shape sensing and feedback control of the catheter robot for interventional surgery	7
A human augmentation device design review: supernumerary robotic limbs	6
Progressive schema of 5G for Industry 4.0: features, enablers, and services	6
Soft actuator using sponge units with constrained film and layer jamming	6
An efficient approach for the elevator button manipulation using the visual-based self-driving mobile manipulator	6
A novel tracking system for human following robots with fusion of MMW radar and monocular vision	6
Vibration suppression of collaborative robot based on modified trajectory planning	6
Vehicle direct yaw moment control system based on the improved linear quadratic regulator	6
Improved A* algorithm and model predictive control- based path planning and tracking framework for hexapod robots	6
A calibration method of redundant actuated parallel mechanism for posture adjustment	6
Calibration for a robotic drilling system with secondary encoders based on a novel enhanced rigid-flexible coupling model	6
A cloud-edge-terminal-based robotic system for airport runway inspection	6
Industry 4.0 oriented predictive analytics of cardiovascular diseases using machine learning, hyperparameter tuning and ensemble techniques	6
Robotic system design and development for automated dismantling of PCB waste	6
Research on workpiece location algorithm based on improved SSD	6
Adaptive enhanced admittance force-tracking controller design for highly dynamic interactive tasks	6
The first half century of industrial robot: 50 years of robotic developments	6
Sensors and tribological systems: applications for industry 4.0	6
The role of robots in the green economy	6
Error compensation based on surface reconstruction for industrial robot on two-dimensional manifold	6
Integrating human experience in deep reinforcement learning for multi-UAV collision detection and avoidance	6
A cascaded CNN-based method for monocular vision robotic grasping	6
Novel fractional hybrid impedance control of series elastic muscle-tendon actuator	6
A robotic 3D printing system for supporting-free manufacturing of complex model based on FDM technology	6

A robotic system with reinforcement learning for lower extremity hemiparesis rehabilitation	5
Augmented reality-assisted gesture-based teleoperated system for robot motion planning	5
Circumferentially rotatable inspection robot with elastic suspensions for bridge cables	5
Design and analysis of magnetorheological damper based ankle-foot prosthesis prototype	5
Robotic direct grinding for unknown workpiece contour based on adaptive constant force control and human–robot collaboration	5
An anomaly detection method based on double encoder–decoder generative adversarial networks	5
Laser vision seam tracking system based on proximal policy optimization	5
Development of a novel robotic hand with soft materials and rigid structures	5
Modeling of a wheeled humanoid robot and hybrid algorithm-based path planning of wheel base for the dynamic obstacles avoidance	5
The growing importance of lidar technology	5
MoDeT: a low-cost obstacle tracker for self-driving mobile robot navigation using 2D-laser scan	5
Spatial positioning robotic system for autonomous inspection of LPG tanks	5
A global, continuous calibration curvature strategy for bending sensors of soft fingers	5
Robots poised to transform agriculture	5
The role of robots in environmental monitoring	4
Development of an industry 4.0 transformability index for manufacturing systems	4
A robotic polishing trajectory planning method for TBCs of aero-engine turbine blade using measured point cloud	4
A systematic automated grasping approach for automatic manipulation of fabric with soft robot grippers	4
Obstacle avoidance and path planning of humanoid robot using fuzzy logic controller aided owl search algorithm in complicated workspaces	4
Minimum disturbance control based on synchronous and adaptive acceleration planning of dual-arm space robot to capture a rotating target	4
Obtaining the effective gripper dimensions for a kiwifruit harvesting robot using kinematic calibration procedures	4
Research on constant force grinding control of aero-engine blades based on extended state observer	4
Real-time pixel-wise grasp affordance prediction based on multi-scale context information fusion	4
An autonomous vision-based shelf-reader robot using faster R-CNN	4
Promoting mutual adaptation in haptic negotiation using adaptive virtual fixture	4
The effect of preload force on damping in tendon-driven manipulator	4
Grinding trajectory generation of hybrid robot based on Cartesian direct teaching technology	4
Design and locomotion analysis of the tetrahedral mobile robot with only revolute joints (TMRR)	4
An overview of pruning and harvesting manipulators	4
Enhanced disturbance observer-based robust yaw servo control for ROVs with multi-vector propulsion	4
A new approach for hybrid (PID + MRAC) adaptive controller applied to two-axes McKibben muscle manipulator: a mechanism for human-robot collaboration	4
Modeling and calibration of high-order joint-dependent kinematic errors of serial robot based on local POE	4
A labelling system and automation comparison index for industry 4.0 system	4
Development of following robot for supplying power to solar panel cleaning robot	4
An optimal singularity-free motion planning method for a 6-DOF parallel manipulator	4
Obstacle negotiation analysis of track-legged robot based on terramechanics	4
Mobile parallel robot machine for heavy-duty double-walled vacuum vessel assembly	4
A humanoid robot teleoperation approach based on waist–arm coordination	4
The rise of surgical robots	4
Research on obstacle avoidance gait planning of quadruped crawling robot based on slope terrain recognition	4
External force estimation for robot manipulator based on a LuGre-linear-hybrid friction model and an improved square root cubature Kalman filter	4
Robust visual-inertial odometry with point and line features for blade inspection UAV	4
Analysis of a novel manipulator with low melting point alloy initiated stiffness variation and shape detection for minimally invasive surgery	4
Stable jump control for the wheel-legged robot based on TMS-DIP model	4
DoraHand: a novel dexterous hand with tactile sensing finger module	4
A novel dual-stage shape memory alloy actuated gripper	4
Self-protective motion planning for mobile manipulators in a dynamic door-closing workspace	4
The role of robots in the electronics industry	4
Robotic constant force grinding control based on grinding model and iterative algorithm	4
LiDAR-based SLAM for robotic mapping: state of the art and new frontiers	4
Modeling and implementation of a novel amphibious robot with multimode motion	4
A hybrid obstacle avoidance method for mobile robot navigation in unstructured environment	4
Research on mechanism configuration and dynamic characteristics for multi-split transmission line mobile robot	4