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Papers

(The median citation count of International Journal of Humanoid Robotics is 1. 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 2022-08-01 to 2026-08-01.)

Article	Citations
Design and Control of a Novel Hydraulic-Driven Humanoid Hand	35
Robot Path Planning Based on the Tidal Optimization Algorithm: A New Swarm Intelligence Approach	29
Vision Transformer with Scale-Invariant Features for Human Activity Recognition in Smart Surveillance-Based Fall Detection	24
Human Motion Analysis and Generation Based on Optical Sensors and Deep Learning	21
Humanoid Robots CEOs and Leaders in Project Management: Decision-Making, Human Oversight, Team Dynamics and Ethics	16
A Deep Reinforcement Learning Model for Humanoid Robot Navigation and Task Scheduling in Automated Supply Chains	11
Optimizing VR Learning with Eye-Tracking and Deep Learning: Enhancing Concentration and Memory	9
Reinforcement Learning for Bipedal Gait with MAX-E2 Humanoid Robot	8
AI-Enhanced Wearable Systems for Proactive Detection of Cognitive Decline in Elderly People	8
Resource-Optimized Attan Group Activity Classification Using Long Short-Term Convolutional Neural Networks	8
Intelligent Image Processing Technology for Badminton Robot under Machine Vision of Internet of Things	8
When Deep is not Enough: Towards Understanding Shallow and Continual Learning Models in Realistic Environmental Sound Classification for Robots	7
Multimodal Feature Fusion with Hybrid CNN for Real-Time Sign Language Recognition in Human–Robot Interaction	7
An Experimental Analysis of Skeletal Muscles from the Perspective of Bionic Flexible Driving	7
Anthology: Cognitive Developmental Humanoids Robotics	6
Emotional Dynamics in Commercial Exhibition Spaces: An Eye-Tracking Approach with Human Action Recognition Insights	6
Humanoid Trajectory Optimization with B-Splines and Analytical Centroidal Momentum Derivatives	5
A Nonlinear Optimal Control Approach for Dual-Arm Robotic Manipulators	5
Establishment and Application of Taekwondo Intelligent Learning and Skill Analysis Based on Sensor Technology in the Context of Big Data	4
Advanced IoT-Based Activity Recognition System Using Meerkat Optimization Algorithm with Feature Selection Model for Elderly and Disabled People	4
Tracking Object’s Pose via Dynamic Tactile Interaction	4
Multi-View Camera-Based Large-Scale Multi-Person Motion Capture and Recognition	4
Industrial Collaborative Robotics, Humanoid Cobots, and Social Embodiment: A Critical Look on Human–Robot Interaction	4
Biological Motion Aids Gestural Communication by Humanoid Social Robots	4
Stable Control Algorithm for Slope Movement of Differential Drive Robot in Non-Flat Terrain	4

Using Hebbian Learning for Training Spiking Neural Networks to Control Fingers of Robotic Hands	4
Dynamic Posture Stabilization Of Humanoid Robot NAO Using 3D-Multilinked Dual Spring-Loaded Inverted Pendulum Model for Uneven and Inclined Floor	4
Robotic Vision-Driven Behavior Recognition Model Based on Adaptive Attention Mechanism and Scene Significance Region Extraction	3
Reference Motion Quality and Design Choices for Bipedal Walking with PPO	3
Artificial Intelligence Combined with Deep Learning in Film and Television Quality Education for the Youth	3
Interplay Between Computational Neuroscience and Humanoid Robotics: Past and Future	3
Avatar	3
Research on UWB Distributed Node Aided Indoor Positioning Method in Dynamic NLOS Environment	3
Application and Improvement of MFCC in Gesture Recognition with Surface Electromyography	3
Design a Four-Bar Mechanism for Specific Upper Limb Muscle Strength Rehabilitation Using Genetic Algorithm	3
Humanoid-Recognition-Guided Generative Design: Integrating Biomimetic Semantic Features and Human–AI Co-Creation for Creative Furniture Concept Development	3
Development and Performance Analysis of Two-Legged Torso-Less Robot	2
ZMP — Where Are We After Fifty-Five Years?	2
Research on UAV Path Planning Strategy Integrating Bionic Intelligence and Collaborative Perception	2
Optimizing Gaussian Mixture Models with the Black-Winged Kite Algorithm for Enhanced Clustering Performance	2
Task-Oriented Self-Imitation Learning for Robotic Autonomous Skill Acquisition	2
Structural Design and Link Optimization for a Lower Limb Exoskeleton with Four Link Knee Joints	2
The Application of Interactive Humanoid Robots in the History Education of Museums Under Artificial Intelligence	2
Robot Arm Technology in Detection and Manipulation in Smart Pharmacies: A Review	2
Author Index Volume 22 (2025)	2
A Hybrid Generative Adversarial Framework for Image Captioning with Reinforced Attention and Metaheuristic Optimization	2
Reinforcement Learning with Model-Based Step Adaptation for Robust Bipedal Locomotion	2
On the Influence of Social Robots in Cognitive Multitasking	2
A Novel Low-Cost ZMP Estimation Method for Humanoid Gait using Inertial Measurement Devices: Concept and Experiments	2
A Self-Regulatory Framework That Explains Artistic Style Identification	2
Takeoff Dynamic Modeling and Prototype Design of Humanoid Robot	2
Research on Multimodal Information Processing and Behavior Generation for Humanoid Robots Based on PaLM 2 and Multimodal Transformer Architecture	1
Learning Behavior Analysis in the Classroom Based on Deep Learning	1
Reinforcement Learning-Based Approach to Robot Path Tracking in Nonlinear Dynamic Environments	1
New Solution to 3D Projection in Human-like Binocular Vision	1
Mechanical Design of a Giant Human Riding Biped Humanoid Robot, Method II	1
A Novel Foot Placement Planning of Biped Robots Based on A* Algorithm and Kinematic Manipulability	1
Socially Assistive Robots’ Deployment in Healthcare Settings: A Global Perspective	1
Few-Shot Multimodal Sensor Fusion Framework for Adaptive Sports Action Recognition in Inclusive Physical Education	1
Walking Speed Control of Planar Bipedal Robot with Phase Control	1
Intrinsic Topology and Multi-Scale Temporal Modeling for Skeleton-Based Human Action Recognition in Smart Surveillance Systems	1
Research on Virtual Human Body Modeling and Taekwondo Movement Control Technology Based on Visual Perception	1
WLMMF- Wireless Multimodal Fusion of mm-Wave Radar and Vision for Real-Time Human Action Recognition (RT-HAR) in Mobile Robotics (MR)	1
Robust Walking and Running Gaits for Biped Robots with a QP-Based Whole-Body Controller	1
HRFN3D: High-Resolution Feature Network for 3D Point Cloud	1
A Multi-Objective Hybrid PSO–DLS Optimization Framework for Redundant Inverse Kinematics of Anthropomorphic Upper-Limb Manipulators	1
A Computer Vision Framework for Real-Time Continuous Sign Language Translation Using CNN–LSTM and Multimodal Body Movement Analysis	1
Control Barrier Function-based Whole-body Control Framework for Humanoid Robots	1
AI and Leadership in the Age of Automation: A Critical Analysis of Generation Z’s Perspectives on Humanoid Robot Leaders	1
Design and Kinematics Analysis of a Novel Modular Hybrid Humanoid Robotic Arm	1
Advancements in Agricultural Automation: A Comprehensive Review of Artificial Intelligence and Humanoid Robotics in Farming	1
Do Industrial Robots Influence Labor Migration? Retrospective Findings from China	1
Artificial Intelligence-Oriented User Interface Design and Human Behavior Recognition based on Human–Computer Nature Interaction	1
Biped Walking Stability Based on Step Timing and Location Adjustments Using Analytical Method	1
Salient Image-Based Semantic Feature Matching for Action Recognition and Movement Imitation in Humanoid Robots: A Wushu Sanda Case Study	1

Plantar Haptic Display to Estimate the Position of the Projected Center of Gravity of a Humanoid	1
Editorial: Arrivederci	1