OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The median citation count of International Journal of Advanced Robotic Systems is 2. 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 2021-02-01 to 2025-02-01.)

Article	Citations
Research on self-reconfiguration strategy of modular spherical robot	73
Research on a new method for the degree of freedom analysis of parallel mechanism	54
Medicaroid robotic assisted surgery system: A feasibility study	33
Kinematics and dynamics analysis of a six-degree of freedom parallel manipulator	30
Trajectory robust control of autonomous quadcopters based on model decoupling and disturbance estimation	29
Online paths planning method for unmanned surface vehicles based on rapidly exploring random tree and a cooperative potential field	28
Parameter optimization of unmanned surface vessel propulsion motor based on BAS-PSO	27
Research on solving heading attitude of airdrop cargo platform based on line features	23
Deploying social robots in museum settings: A quasi-systematic review exploring purpose and acceptability	22
A novel end-effector upper limb rehabilitation robot: Kinematics modeling based on dual quaternion and low-speed spiral motion tracking control	22
Deep reinforcement learning and decoupling proportional-integral-derivative control of a humanoid cable-driven hybrid robot	21
Passivity-based filtering for networked semi-Markov robotic manipulators with mode-dependent quantization and event-triggered communication	19
Sampling-based unmanned aerial vehicle air traffic integration, path planning, and collision avoidance	18
A new method on motion planning for mobile robots using jump point search and Bezier curves	17
Singularity avoidance for manipulators with spherical wrists using the approximate damped reciprocal algorithm	17
Dynamic response analysis for multi-degrees-of-freedom parallel mechanisms with various types of three-dimensional clearance joints	16
A video inpainting method for unmanned vehicle based on fusion of time series optical flow information and spatial information	16
Average-rendezvous with connectivity preservation for first-order multiagent systems with constant reference signals	16
Corrigendum to Attitude reactionless and vibration control in space flexible robot grasping operation	15
State transformation extended Kalman filter–based tightly coupled strapdown inertial navigation system/global navigation satellite system/laser Doppler velocimeter integration for seamless navigation	15
Novel indoor positioning algorithm based on Lidar/inertial measurement unit integrated system	15
Inverse and forward kinematics and workspace analysis of a novel 5-DOF (3T2R) parallel–serial (hybrid) manipulator	15
Multi-fuzzy Sarsa learning-based sit-to-stand motion control for walking-support assistive robot	14
Fish peduncle response during forward and backward propulsion	14
Distilled neural state-dependent Riccati equation feedback controller for dynamic control of a cable-driven continuum robot	12

A reconfigurable soft wall-climbing robot actuated by electromagnet	12
An improved numerical model for locomotive tensegrity systems based on vector form intrinsic finite element	11
A terrain segmentation method based on pyramid scene parsing-mobile network for outdoor robots	11
A trajectory planning method for the redundant manipulator based on configuration plane	11
Industry robotic motion and pose recognition method based on camera pose estimation and neural network	11
Multistep thrust allocation method based on priority idea for remotely operated underwater vehicle with horizontal thrusters configured as X shape	11
Closed-form camera pose and plane parameters estimation for moments-based visual servoing of planar objects	10
Toward stable astronaut following of extravehicular activity assistant robots using deep reinforcement learning	10
Stick–slip in hand guidance of palletizing robot as collaborative robot	10
Enhanced lightweight deep network for efficient livestock detection in grazing areas	10
Visual servoing with deep reinforcement learning for rotor unmanned helicopter	10
Parallel VINS-Mono algorithm based on GPUs in embedded devices	9
A planning method for chemical plume tracking and source localization with autonomous underwater vehicle	9
Mobile robot navigation based on intrinsic reward mechanism with TD3 algorithm	9
Multiple chromosomes particle swarm optimization-based coverage path planning for complex surfaces spray painting	9
A novel impedance-based robust fuzzy sliding mode compliance control for the dexterous robot finger with uncertainties	9
Simulation of suspended cable-driven parallel robot on SimulationX	8
Gas source localization using Dueling Deep Q-Network with an olfactory quadruped robot	8
Distributed variable stiffness joint assist mechanism based on laminated structure	8
Robust monocular 3D object pose tracking for large visual range variation in robotic manipulation via scale-adaptive region-based method	8
Knee-stretched walking with toe-off and heel-strike for a position-controlled humanoid robot based on model predictive control	8
Fractional data-driven control for a rotary flexible joint system	8
Estimator and command filtering-based neural network control for flexible-joint robotic manipulators driven by electricity	8
Expanded photo-model-based stereo vision pose estimation using a shooting distance unknown photo	8
Kinematic analysis and development of cable-driven rehabilitation robot for cerebral palsy patients	8
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Real-time controller design and onboard attitude estimation of a quadrotor with collision safety through ultrasonic sensors	7
Modeling and rolling gaits of a strut-actuated 6-strut locomotive tensegrity robot with membranes	7
Visual tracking with multilevel feature, similarity attention, color constraint, and global redetection	7
Erratum to Distributed variable stiffness joint assist mechanism based on laminated structure	7
Innovative self-adaptive gripper design, functional simulation, and testing prototype	7
Posture algorithm for mobile robot based on ultrawide band	7
Improving the robustness of a service robot for continuous indoor monitoring: An incremental approach	6
Three-dimensional loading control of a pneumatic three-universal–prismatic–universal robot	6
Accurate hierarchical stereo matching based on 3D plane labeling of superpixel for stereo images from rovers	6
Design of a powered full-body exoskeleton for physical assistance of elderly people	6
Reinforcement learning based recovery flight control for flapping-wing micro-aerial vehicles under extreme attitudes	6
Thermal error compensation method of truss robot beam structure based on mechanism and data drive	6
A study on the dynamics of a novel seven degrees of freedom spray-painting robot with a telescopic forearm	6
Design and control of a central-rotor type pentacopter design and implementation capable of contacting to and moving on wall surface	5
Time-varying formation control of multiple quad-rotors based on ellipsoid	5
An explicit solution of forward and inverse kinematics for a serial manipulator with insufficient intersection joints based on finite and instantaneous screw theory	5
Autonomous land vehicle path planning algorithm based on improved heuristic function of A-Star	5
Modeling and analysis on low energy consumption foot trajectory for hydraulic actuated quadruped robot	5
Combining closed-form and numerical solutions for the inverse kinematics of six-degrees-of-freedom collaborative handling robot	5
A growth posture identification method of immature peaches in natural environments	5
Generative multiview inpainting for object removal in large indoor spaces	5
Ultra-wide-band-based adaptive Monte Carlo localization for kidnap recovery of mobile robot	5
Fast loop closure detection using probabilistic integration of pose and appearance similarity	5
Analysis and design of auto-adaptive leveling hydraulic suspension for agricultural robot	5

Human–robot mechanics model using hip torque identification with a dual-arm nursing-care transfer robot	5
Design of a robot system for reorienting and assembling irregular parts	5
Visual application of navigation framework in cyber-physical system for mobile robot to prevent disease	5
Design of a new Robot Operating System-MATLAB-based autonomous robot system and trajectory tracking experiment	5
A hybrid thrusting system for increasing the endurance time of multirotor unmanned aerial vehicles	4
Collision-free and dynamically feasible trajectory planning for omnidirectional mobile robots using a novel B-spline based rapidly exploring random tree	4
High-precision robotic assembly system using three-dimensional vision	4
Universal nonlinear disturbance observer for robotic manipulators	4
Active obstacle avoidance method of autonomous vehicle based on improved artificial potential field	4
Design and analysis of a multi-configuration wheel-leg hybrid drive robot machine	4
Solving large-scale multi-agent tasks via transfer learning with dynamic state representation	4
An improved robotic arm constant force control method for forward terrain sensing system on planetary rovers	4
Robotic scanning free-space measurement system for electromagnetic performance evaluation of curved radar absorbing structures	4
Dynamic visual servoing with Kalman filter-based depth and velocity estimator	4
Self-supervised learning of LiDAR odometry based on spherical projection	4
A generalized proportional integral observer–based robust tracking design approach for quadrotor unmanned aerial vehicle	4
Design and evaluation of the target spray platform	4
Improved ant colony optimization algorithm based on islands type for mobile robot path planning	4
Research on the influence of the baby schema effect on the cuteness and trustworthiness of social robot faces	4
Visual localization with a monocular camera for unmanned aerial vehicle based on landmark detection and tracking using YOLOv5 and DeepSORT	4
Development of robotic polishing/fettling system on ceramic pots	4
Structure optimization and contact law study for transmission linkage of manipulator grasping fragile parts	4
Leader–follower formation with reduction of the off-tracking and velocity estimation under visibility constraints	3
Learning and detecting abnormal speed of marine robots	3
Configuration design and grasping contact accuracy analysis of a four-finger manipulator used for grasping fragile objects of elliptic cross section	3
Deep reinforcement learning based online lifting path planning for tower cranes in unknown dynamic environments	3
Real-time marine target recognition method of underwater inspection robot based on computer vision	3
Explicit feature disentanglement for visual place recognition across appearance changes	3
Corrigendum to Probability model of sensitive similarity measures in information retrieval	3
Review: Analysis and future prospects of adsorption techniques employed by wall-climbing	3
Minimizing torque requirements in robotic manipulation through elastic elements optimization in a physics engine	3
Robot service failure and recovery: Literature review and future directions	3
Preliminary impressions: Using a humanoid robot in the neuropsychological assessment of children with selective mutism	3
Improved artificial potential field method based on robot local path information	3
Feedback linearization-based tracking control of a tilt-rotor with cat-trot gait plan	3
The motion reliability analysis of a series system with multiple coordinated manipulators	3
Design of a fuzzy safety margin derivation system for grip force control of robotic hand in precision grasp task	3
Special spherical mobile robot for planetary surface exploration: A review	3
Optimized cuckoo search algorithm using tournament selection function for robot path planning	3
Design and evaluation of a surface electromyography-controlled lightweight upper arm exoskeleton rehabilitation robot	3
Configurable simulation strategies for testing pollutant plume source localization algorithms using autonomous multisensor mobile robots	3
A method to keep autonomous vehicles steadily drive based on lane detection	3
Research on the reconstruction configuration and motion behavior of unmanned metamorphic vehicle	3
Forced oscillation control with a wearable reaction wheel to assist human periodic arm swing	3
A topology optimization method for collaborative robot lightweight design based on orthogonal experiment and its applications	3
Hierarchical gain scheduling based tilt angle guided robust control during mode transition for tilt-rotor unmanned aircraft vehicle	3
Visual detection of tobacco packaging film based on apparent features	3
Visual guidance technology of flying cars based on multilevel markers and depth	3
Passive localization of a forklift based on a template matching position tracking algorithm	2
Embedded ML-based locomotion control for a 12-joint four-legged robot	2
Vibration control of Stewart platform based on an improved nonlinear proportional-derivative control method	2
Movement generalization of variable initial task state based on Euclidean transformation dynamical movement primitives	2
Trajectory optimization of an unmanned aerial–aquatic rotorcraft navigating between air and water	2
Kinematic analysis of seven-degree-of-freedom exoskeleton rehabilitation manipulator	2
An improved parameter identification method of redundant manipulator	2
Color guided convolutional network for point cloud semantic segmentation	2
Mechanical parts picking through geometric properties determination using deep learning	2
Blur-readable two-dimensional barcode based on blur-invariant shape and geometric features	2
A quadruped robot obstacle avoidance and personnel following strategy based on ultra-wideband and three-dimensional laser radar	2
Leader-follower formation control of nonholonomic mobile robots subject to robots failure	2
Design of girth welding system based on tungsten inert gas welding	2
Research on underwater target detection error compensation based on improved binocular vision	2
Sheep face recognition and classification based on an improved MobilenetV2 neural network	2
A heuristic autonomous exploration method based on environmental information gain during quadrotor flight	2
Unpredictable trajectories on quadcopters by infusing hyperchaotic generated velocities on its 3 axes of movement	2
Adaptive formation control for autonomous surface vessels with prescribed-time convergence	2
An improved nonlinear path following method with on-line transition trajectory generation for fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles	2
A lightweight color and geometry feature extraction and fusion module for end-to-end 6D pose estimation	2
Reinforcement learning for robot research: A comprehensive review and open issues	2
LiDAR Point Inpainting Model Using Smoothness Loss for SLAM in Dynamic Environments	2
Upgraded trajectory planning method deployed in autonomous exploration for unmanned aerial vehicle	2
A low-cost single-motor-driven climbing robot based on overrunning spring clutch mechanisms	2
Multilevel feature fusion dilated convolutional network for semantic segmentation	2
A novel constraint tracking control with sliding mode control for industrial robots	2
Dynamic movement primitives based on positive and negative demonstrations	2
Stable gait generation method for lower-limb exoskeleton based on instrumented crutches	2
Design, simulation, and experiment for the end effector of a spherical fruit picking robot	2