OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The H4-Index of Mechanism and Machine Theory is 39. 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 2022-05-01 to 2026-05-01.)

Article	Citations
Editorial Board	139
Modelling of the objects' positioning process on the conveyor with the positioning rectilinear barrier and the system of driven oblique rollers	126
Behaviour analysis and general consideration for optimizing Inertial Continuous Variable Transmissions	101
Design method of a T-shaped passive compliant mechanism using assembly force prediction	82
Kinematics and kinetics of a knee assistance exoskeleton for sit-to-stand and stand-to-sit motions with energy storage and regeneration: A bond graph approach	79
The novel synthesis of reconfigurable generalized parallel manipulators with kinematic redundancy	75
Unit design and splicing scheme for a modular assembled mesh antenna	71
Design and optimization of compliant constant-torque mechanisms utilizing arbitrary pre-curved beams	64
Achieving high-quality and large-stroke constant torque by axial force release	63
The atlas of 1-DoF finger prostheses and orthoses based on six-bar linkages	59
An analytical model for the drum-rope interaction in hoisting mechanisms and cable-driven systems	59
Obtaining selectable optimal configurations in compliant mechanisms through mapping of load characteristics with higher-order Bézier curves	57
Robust optimization of hypoid gear contact performance considering tooth form error: Design sensitivity and Pareto front	57
Computerized design, simulation of meshing and stress analysis of pure rolling internal helical gear drives with combined tooth profiles	56
Optimal design strategy for gear pairs integrating macro and micro geometry optimization	56
Dimensional parameters and structural topology integrated design method of a planar 5R parallel machining robot	54
A parametric modeling for fast radial infeed planning process in gear skiving	53
Fault-tolerant gait design for quadruped robots with two locked legs using the GF set theory	52
Generalized optimization approach to design in-plane distributed compliant remote center of motion mechanism	51
Design and analytical modeling of a double-joint flexible surgical instrument with hand-held isomorphic actuation	50
A generalized method for C3 continuous toolpath planning and its application in robot machining	47
On the Jacobian matrix of	47
An improved method for calculating the lateral and angular stiffness of spline couplings considering parallel misalignment	47
The cage instability of angular contact ball bearing under high speed conditions	46
Experiments and finite element analysis on a hybrid polymer gear rack	46

Type synthesis of parallel mechanism with 3T/3R motion patterns	46
Fast mobility analysis for generative design applications through a real vector space representation of mobilities	45
Optimal design and reliability analysis of a compliant stroke amplification mechanism	45
Dynamic modelling, parameter identification and multi-performance integrated trajectory planning methodology for a new high-speed parallel mechanism	45
Deployable Cellular Structures of Pyramids and Prisms for Construction of Large-scale Deployable Supporting Trusses	45
Design of a spherical parallel mechanism with controllable center of rotation using a spherical reconfiguration linkage	44
Simulation and validation of the transmission error, meshing stiffness, and load sharing of planetary spur gear transmissions	44
Design and testing of high-accuracy curved cross-axis flexural pivots with cable-driven actuation	44
Editorial Board	42
Integrated mathematical approach for design and manufacturing of power-skiving tool for interference-free involute internal gear cutting	42
Generalized model of mechanical motion rectifiers	41
Design of spatial adaptive cable-driven parallel robots with an unlimited rotation axis using the cable wrapping phenomenon	40
A general approach for geometric error modeling of over-constrained hybrid robot	39
Kinematic models for Cable-driven Continuum Robots with multiple segments and varying cable offsets	39
Research on the meshing characteristics of asymmetric gears considering the tooth profile deviation	39