OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The H4-Index of Actuators is 25. 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 2021-09-01 to 2025-09-01.)

Article	Citations
Acknowledgment to the Reviewers of Actuators in 2022	95
Three-Vector-Based Smart Model Predictive Torque Control of Surface-Mounted Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor Drives for Robotic System Based on Genetic Algorithm	71
Research on Risk Analysis Method of Maglev Train Suspension System Based on Fuzzy Multi-Attribute Decision-Making	67
Development of Two-Way Self-Adaptive Gripper Using Differential Gear	59
Designing a Robotic Gripper Based on the Actuating Capacity of NiTi-Based Shape Memory Wires	45
Cooperative Integrated Guidance and Control for Active Target Protection in Three-Player Conflict	45
PI Speed Control with Reverse Motion of a Series DC Motor Based on the Noise Reduction Disturbance Observer	43
Hierarchical Understanding in Robotic Manipulation: A Knowledge-Based Framework	42
Multivariate Prediction Soft Sensor Model for Truck Cranes Based on Graph Convolutional Network and Random Forest	40
Environment Aware Friction Observer with Applications to Force Control Benchmarking	37
An Improved Proximal Policy Optimization Method for Low-Level Control of a Quadrotor	36
Dynamic Output Feedback of Second-Order Systems: An Observer-Based Controller with Linear Matrix Inequality Design	36
Can Pressure Data from Wearable Insole Devices Be Utilized to Estimate Low Back Moments for Exoskeleton Control System?	36
Research on Maximum Power Control of Direct-Drive Wave Power Generation Device Based on BP Neural Network PID Method	34
Observer-Based Finite-Time Prescribed Performance Sliding Mode Control of Dual-Motor Joints-Driven Robotic Manipulators with Uncertainties and Disturbances	32
A Study on Robust Finite-Time Visual Servoing with a Gyro-Stabilized Surveillance System	31
Design and Optimization of a Large-Air-Gap Voice Coil Motor with Enhanced Thermal Management for Magnetic Levitation Vibration Isolation in a Vacuum	31
Analysis and Optimization Design of Moving Magnet Linear Oscillating Motors	31
A Data-Driven Comprehensive Evaluation Method for Electromagnetic Suspension Maglev Control System	29
Adaptive Vision-Based Gait Environment Classification for Soft Ankle Exoskeleton	29
Design and Experimental Characterization of Artificial Neural Network Controller for a Lower Limb Robotic Exoskeleton	28
Soft Electrohydraulic Bending Actuators for Untethered Underwater Robots	28
Defect Diagnosis of Rigid Catenary System Based on Pantograph Vibration Performance	26
An Optimized Position Control via Reinforcement-Learning-Based Hybrid Structure Strategy	26
Load Torque Component Extraction and Analysis of Ultra-High-Speed Electric Air Compressors for Fuel Cell Vehicles	26

Coupled Force–Position Control for Dynamic Contact Force Tracking in Uncertain Environment	25
Self-Sensing Approach for Semi-Active Control of Variable Damping Electromagnetic Suspension System	25
Development and Analysis of a Novel Magnetic Levitation System with a Feedback Controller for Additive Manufacturing Applications	25
Whole-Body Control for a Torque-Controlled Legged Mobile Manipulator	25