OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The H4-Index of Mechanism and Machine Theory is 40. 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
Editorial Board	144
Behaviour analysis and general consideration for optimizing Inertial Continuous Variable Transmissions	126
Design method of a T-shaped passive compliant mechanism using assembly force prediction	115
Achieving high-quality and large-stroke constant torque by axial force release	91
Robust optimization of hypoid gear contact performance considering tooth form error: Design sensitivity and Pareto front	85
Computerized design, simulation of meshing and stress analysis of pure rolling internal helical gear drives with combined tooth profiles	82
Fast mobility analysis for generative design applications through a real vector space representation of mobilities	72
Dynamic modelling, parameter identification and multi-performance integrated trajectory planning methodology for a new high-speed parallel mechanism	71
On the Jacobian matrix of	66
The cage instability of angular contact ball bearing under high speed conditions	64
A parametric modeling for fast radial infeed planning process in gear skiving	64
Design and analytical modeling of a double-joint flexible surgical instrument with hand-held isomorphic actuation	60
Generalized optimization approach to design in-plane distributed compliant remote center of motion mechanism	59
Modelling of the objects' positioning process on the conveyor with the positioning rectilinear barrier and the system of driven oblique rollers	55
Obtaining selectable optimal configurations in compliant mechanisms through mapping of load characteristics with higher-order Bézier curves	55
Design and testing of high-accuracy curved cross-axis flexural pivots with cable-driven actuation	53
Type synthesis of parallel mechanism with 3T/3R motion patterns	53
Design and optimization of compliant constant-torque mechanisms utilizing arbitrary pre-curved beams	52
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	52
Unit design and splicing scheme for a modular assembled mesh antenna	51
Simulation and validation of the transmission error, meshing stiffness, and load sharing of planetary spur gear transmissions	51
Integrated mathematical approach for design and manufacturing of power-skiving tool for interference-free involute internal gear cutting	50
An analytical model for the drum-rope interaction in hoisting mechanisms and cable-driven systems	50
A generalized method for C3 continuous toolpath planning and its application in robot machining	48
Fault-tolerant gait design for quadruped robots with two locked legs using the GF set theory	47

The atlas of 1-DoF finger prostheses and orthoses based on six-bar linkages	47
An improved method for calculating the lateral and angular stiffness of spline couplings considering parallel misalignment	46
Optimal design strategy for gear pairs integrating macro and micro geometry optimization	45
Deployable Cellular Structures of Pyramids and Prisms for Construction of Large-scale Deployable Supporting Trusses	44
The novel synthesis of reconfigurable generalized parallel manipulators with kinematic redundancy	43
Design of a spherical parallel mechanism with controllable center of rotation using a spherical reconfiguration linkage	43
Experiments and finite element analysis on a hybrid polymer gear rack	43
Adjustable, radii-controlled embedded lamina (RadiCEL) hinges for folding of thick origami-adapted systems	42
Dimensional parameters and structural topology integrated design method of a planar 5R parallel machining robot	42
A general approach for geometric error modeling of over-constrained hybrid robot	42
Editorial Board	42
A dynamics-based method for determining the local finite mobility of single-loop spatial mechanisms	41
Editorial Board	41
Reviewer acknowledgments and awards: Recognition awards for distinction of reviewing in 2022	41
Enhancing anti-disturbance performance of redundant cable-driven parallel robots: Analysis and tension distribution method	40
Prediction of the maximum tooth root stress for fatigue analysis of highly crowned spherical gear couplings working at high misaligned conditions	40