Mechanism and Machine Theory

Article	Citations
A new solution for sharpening helical flute hobs	123
Optimal design and reliability analysis of a compliant stroke amplification mechanism	115
Analysis of the positioning process of objects on an oblique plane with barriers	112
Fast mobility analysis for generative design applications through a real vector space representation of mobilities	111
Editorial Board	96
Design and modeling of an in-wheel two-speed AMT for electric vehicles	83
Simultaneous geometric and thermal error control of gear profile grinder based on analytical correlation between tooth surface error and position error of grinding wheel/workpiece	83
Unit design and splicing scheme for a modular assembled mesh antenna	76
Analysis and control of engine starting process based on a novel single-motor power-reflux hybrid electric vehicle	71
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	68
Generalized optimization approach to design in-plane distributed compliant remote center of motion mechanism	65
Dimensional parameters and structural topology integrated design method of a planar 5R parallel machining robot	64
Optimization design of a compliant linear guide for high-precision feed drive mechanisms	61
An analytical model for the drum-rope interaction in hoisting mechanisms and cable-driven systems	61
Integrated mathematical approach for design and manufacturing of power-skiving tool for interference-free involute internal gear cutting	58
Type synthesis of parallel mechanism with 3T/3R motion patterns	54
A generalized method for C3 continuous toolpath planning and its application in robot machining	54
The atlas of 1-DoF finger prostheses and orthoses based on six-bar linkages	53
An improved method for calculating the lateral and angular stiffness of spline couplings considering parallel misalignment	53
Modelling of the objects' positioning process on the conveyor with the positioning rectilinear barrier and the system of driven oblique rollers	52
A parametric modeling for fast radial infeed planning process in gear skiving	51
The novel synthesis of reconfigurable generalized parallel manipulators with kinematic redundancy	51
Behaviour analysis and general consideration for optimizing Inertial Continuous Variable Transmissions	48
Profile and contact force estimation of cable-driven continuum robots in presence of obstacles	48
Simulation and validation of the transmission error, meshing stiffness, and load sharing of planetary spur gear transmissions	48

Design and analytical modeling of a double-joint flexible surgical instrument with hand-held isomorphic actuation	46
Design and optimization of compliant constant-torque mechanisms utilizing arbitrary pre-curved beams	45
Achieving high-quality and large-stroke constant torque by axial force release	45
Geometry design and dynamic analysis of a modified cycloid reducer with epitrochoid tooth profile	45
Adaptive robust dual-loop control scheme of ship-mounted Stewart platforms for wave compensation	44
Improving gearshift controllers for electric vehicles with reinforcement learning	44
Modeling and analyzing of nonlinear dynamics for spur gear pair with pitch deviation under multi-state meshing	44
Fault-tolerant gait design for quadruped robots with two locked legs using the GF set theory	44
Experiments and finite element analysis on a hybrid polymer gear rack	43
The cage instability of angular contact ball bearing under high speed conditions	43
Computerized design, simulation of meshing and stress analysis of pure rolling internal helical gear drives with combined tooth profiles	42
Deployable Cellular Structures of Pyramids and Prisms for Construction of Large-scale Deployable Supporting Trusses	42
Design of a spherical parallel mechanism with controllable center of rotation using a spherical reconfiguration linkage	42
Robust optimization of hypoid gear contact performance considering tooth form error: Design sensitivity and Pareto front	42
Detecting the 3D spatial varying crack evolution-induced vibration of gearbox through a system level rigid-flexible coupling model	42
Design and testing of high-accuracy curved cross-axis flexural pivots with cable-driven actuation	42
Editorial Board	42
Motion compensation for maritime cranes during time-varying operations at the pendulum’s natural frequency	41
Kinematic models for Cable-driven Continuum Robots with multiple segments and varying cable offsets	40
A general approach for geometric error modeling of over-constrained hybrid robot	39
A study on quadruped mobile robots	39
Compliant quasi-zero-stiffness isolator for low-frequency torsional vibration isolation	39
Design method of a single degree-of-freedom planar linkage bionic mechanism based on continuous position constraints	38
Slenderness tuning to adjust and regulate constant force mechanisms (STAR-CFM)	38
Eliminating isomorphism identification method for synthesizing nonfractionated kinematic chains based on graph similarity	38
Enhancing anti-disturbance performance of redundant cable-driven parallel robots: Analysis and tension distribution method	37
Prediction of the maximum tooth root stress for fatigue analysis of highly crowned spherical gear couplings working at high misaligned conditions	37
Singularity distance computations for 3-RPR manipulators using extrinsic metrics	37
On the optimal energy efficiency of the multi-rotor UAVs of an aerial work platform based on an aerial cable towed robot	37
An efficient approach of centroid alignment for spaceflight vehicles considering parameter uncertainties	37
Editorial Board	37
Modeling and performance analysis of a trapezoidal section beam for soft robotic fingers using the fin ray effect	36
Design of spatial adaptive cable-driven parallel robots with an unlimited rotation axis using the cable wrapping phenomenon	36
Adjustable, radii-controlled embedded lamina (RadiCEL) hinges for folding of thick origami-adapted systems	35
On material selection for topology optimized compliant mechanisms	35
Topological and spatial analysis of self-motion manifolds for global redundancy resolution in kinematically redundant robots	35
Pseudo rigid body model for a nonlinear folding compliant mechanism	35
Reviewer acknowledgments and awards: Recognition awards for distinction of reviewing in 2022	35
Research on the meshing characteristics of asymmetric gears considering the tooth profile deviation	34
One key issue in inverse kinematic modeling of lower mobility serial mechanisms	34
Stochastic model-based contact force estimation for concentric tube robots	34
A novel topology modification of spur gear flanks to enhance contact performance and lubrication ability	34
Dynamic models for simulation of Cable-Driven Parallel Robots with elasticity and sagging	34
Adaptive model predictive control for actuation dynamics compensation in real-time hybrid simulation	34
Generalized model of mechanical motion rectifiers	34
A novel mathematical model of transmission path effect for the research of vibration characteristics of planetary gearboxes	33
Editorial Board	33
Dynamic coupling vibration of rotating shaft–disc–blade system — Modeling, mechanism analysis and numerical study	33
Compliance model of Exechon manipulators with an offset wrist	33
Design and analysis of new ultra compact decoupled XYZθ stage to ach	32

Design of an Adjustable Constant Force Mechanism Based on Integrated Magnet-beam Structures and an Adjustable Lever Mechanism	32
Loop-construction mechanism and its network based on quadrilateral mechanisms	32
Cable-driven parallel robot trajectory generation with optimized orientation considering disturbance rejection	32
Modeling and experimental design of a generalized gripper	31
A novel energy-efficient actuator integrated with compact variable gravity compensation module	31
SuRFR: A fast recursive simulator for soft manipulators with discrete joints on SE(3)	31
Influence of meshing stiffness on load distribution between planets of planetary gear drives	31
The kinematic design of redundant robots for maximizing failure-tolerant workspace size	31
A single-input state-switching building block harnessing internal instabilities	31
Design of Ball-Ramp dual clutch transmission to reduce uncertainties in clutch actuator and tie-up effect	31
Dynamic modeling and analysis for inflatable mechanisms considering adhesion and rolling frictional contact	31
Design of a novel coaxial cam-linkage indexing mechanism	31
Kinematics analysis and workspace optimization for a 4-DOF 3T1R parallel manipulator	31
Pre-compensation of contour errors for five-axis machine tools through constructing a model reference adaptive control	31
A dynamic gear load distribution model for epicyclic gear sets with a structurally compliant planet carrier	31
Gear design optimization: Stiffness versus dynamics	30
Modular Modeling Methodology applied to kinematically redundant parallel mechanisms	30
Application of the ellipse of elasticity theory to the functional analysis of planar compliant mechanisms	30
A new dynamic model of light-weight spur gear transmission system considering the elasticity of the shaft and gear body	30
The terminal constraint and coupling kinematics of a novel 3-UPU parallel mechanism with screw type terminal constraints	30
Using real-time hybrid simulation for active mass damper experimentation and validation	30
Inverse kinematics for a 7-DOF humanoid robotic arm with joint limit and end pose coupling	30
Pose-estimation methods for underactuated cable-driven parallel robots	30
Dynamic characteristics of series-parallel hybrid rigid-flexible coupling double-mass underactuated system on floating platform	30
Optimization of distributed axial dynamic modification based on the dynamic characteristics of a helical gear pair and a test verification	30
Increase of durability in the area of line contact with curved body geometry	30
Analysis of planar compliant mechanisms based on non-linear analytical modeling including shear and lateral contraction	30
Design of 4-DOF hybrid parallel robots with an integrated three-fingered robot end effector	30
An alternating optimization approach integrating linkage design with motion planning for jumping robot	29
Expanding the family of plane-symmetric 6R deployable polygon mechanisms by systematically exploring the layout of R-joint axes	29
Real-time control of a soft manipulator based on reduced order extended position-based dynamics	29
Parameters uncertainty analysis of posture control of a four-wheel-legged robot with series slow active suspension system	29
CGA-based novel modeling method for solving the forward displacement analysis of 3-RPR planar parallel mechanism	29
Surrogate modelling of railway pantograph-catenary interaction using deep Long-Short-Term-Memory neural networks	29
Passive reconfigurable end effector for underwater simulation on humanoids	29
A compendium of contact force models inspired by Hunt and Crossley's cornerstone work	29
Compliant variable negative to zero to positive stiffness twisting elements	29
Editorial Board	29
Algebraic synthesis of single-loop 6R spatial mechanisms for constant velocity transmission between two adjacent parallel, intersecting or skew axes	28
Study on a novel backlash-adjustable worm drive via the involute helical beveloid gear meshing with dual-lead involute cylindrical worm	28
A novel synchronizer for clutchless automated manual transmissions applied in electric vehicles	28
A fast detection method to solve mechanical interference problem in automatic transmission	28
Design of a mobile binary parallel robot that exploits nonsingular transitions	28
Editorial Board	28
A simple and versatile topology optimization formulation for flexure synthesis	28
A novel analysis method for magnetically actuated soft origami mechanisms	28
Elastodynamic performance of a spatial redundantly actuated parallel mechanism constrained by two point-contact higher kinematic pairs via a model reduction technique	28
Some five dimensional persistent submanifolds of the Study quadric	27
Staircase-climbing capability-based dimension design of a hexapod robot	27
Experimental investigation into the state estimation of a forestry crane using the unscented Kalman filter and a multiphysics model	27
In-hand manipulation using a 3-PRS-finger-based parallel dexterous hand with bidirectional pinching capability	27
Multiplanar manufacturing: A new approach to design for manufacturing and assembly of origami	27
Simple mathematical approach for analyzing gear tooth profile errors of different gears cut using same power-skiving tool	27
Study on rigid-flexible coupling modeling of planetary gear systems: Incorporation of the pass effect and random excitations	26
Necessary and sufficient condition for a generic 3R serial manipulator to be cuspidal	26
Dynamics of a modular manipulator with multiple actuation modes for space applications	26
Design and validation of a high wear-resistance composite spline with a sacrificial elastic ring	26
Design, development, and clinical validation of a two degrees of freedom compliant ankle-foot prosthesis based on a 4-4r parallel mechanism	26
Ray-based cable and obstacle interference-free workspace for cable-driven parallel robots	26
Optimality equivalence and computational advantages of free-floating base dynamics compared to full-body dynamics	26
Design of gravity-balanced exoskeletons with linkage-belt hybrid transmissions	26
The compliance matrix method for the kinetostatic analysis of flexure-based compliant parallel mechanisms: Conventions and general force–displacement cases	26
A review of bushing modelling approaches for MultiBody simulations	26
Instantaneous kinematics of a planar two-link open chain in complex plane	26
A method for point-contact conjugate tooth surfaces with a constant instantaneous transmission ratio generated by point-contact conjugate involute helicoids	26
Analysis of non-uniform load distribution and stiffness for a preloaded roller linear motion guide	26
Robotic fish scales driven by a skin muscle mechanism	26
Dynamic model of single-DOF spherical mechanisms based on instantaneous pole axes and Eksergian's equation	25
Analytical design of disk-type milling cutter with multiple inserts and CNC milling simulation of screw rotors considering grinding stock	25
Type synthesis of reconfigurable single-loop mechanisms based on planar rhombus mechanisms	25
Kinematic and dynamic analysis of spatial multibody systems based on a formulation with fully Cartesian coordinates and a generic rigid body	25
Concept design of a monolithic compliant series-elastic actuator with integrated position and two-level force sensing	25
Increasing the service life prediction accuracy of linear guideways considering real operating conditions	25
Load distribution and tooth root stress of highly crowned spherical gear couplings working at high misalignment angles	25
Type synthesis of variable-DOF single-loop spatial mechanisms using Bennett 4R mechanisms and Goldberg 5R mechanisms	25
Design and development of a glass façade cleaning robot	25
Minimum-time trajectory planning under dynamic constraints for a wheeled mobile robot with a trailer	25
Design optimization and validation of a permanent-magnet array for gravity compensation in long-stroke linear motion	25
Whole-body control with disturbance rejection through a momentum-based observer for quadruped robots☆	25
Comments on “Design and optimization of a planar anti-buckling compliant rotational joint with a remote center of motion” by R. Chen et al. published in [Mechanism and Machine Theory 203 (2024) 105816	24

Singularity analysis and modular synthesis of over-constrained spatial mechanisms - A case study on Bennett and RPRP linkage	24
Study on excitation and time-varying mesh characteristics of straight bevel gears considering modification and friction	24
An exact system of generation for face-milled hypoid gears with uniform depth taper: Application to hypoid gear drives with high gear ratio	24
Task priority based design optimization of a kinematic redundant robot	24
A methodology to restrict the range of motion of joints: Application to the ankle joint complex	24
Mobility of overconstrained parallel mechanisms with reconfigurable end-effectors	24
A review on foot-ground contact modeling strategies for human motion analysis	24
Influence of ingress impact considering the full-tooth meshing period on the dynamic behavior of helical gear systems	24
The friction-limited end-effector motion resolution of tendon-actuated and continuum robots	24
A theoretical model for multi-layer jamming systems	24
Encountering singularities of a serial robot along continuous paths at high precision	24
Editorial Board	24
Numerical integration algorithms and constraint formulations for an ALE-ANCF cable element	24
Geometry, kinematics and synthesis of abnormal hourglass worm gearing with centering bearing contact and lower error sensitivity	24
A new effective mesh stiffness calculation method with accurate contact deformation model for spur and helical gear pairs	23
Geometry of intersecting-axis conical twin-screw rotors	23
Initial curvature and centroid positioning effects on cross-axis flexural pivots accuracy	23
Determination of the available wrench set of a 3-RPRR kinematically-redundant planar parallel manipulator	23
Phenomenological vibration models of planetary gearboxes for gear local fault diagnosis	23
High-fidelity modelling of lubricated transmissions using a coupled finite element approach	23
Topology optimization for dynamic flexible multibody systems using the Flexible Natural Coordinates Formulation	23
Crowned spur gears for constant mesh stiffness: A conceptual approach	23
Dynamic modeling and design of a 5-DOF hybrid robot for machining	23
Dynamic analysis of a three-fingered deployable metamorphic robotic grasper	23
Singularities of ABB’s YuMi 7-DOF robot arm	23
Editorial Board	23
Blind parameter identification of implicit differential equations using the collocation discretization and homotopy optimization methods	23
Multiple lubricated joints with long and short bearings in multibody mechanical systems - Modeling, simulation, and performance analysis	23
Introducing POLYPUS: A novel adaptive vacuum gripper	23
Novel bundle folding deployable mechanisms to realize polygons and polyhedrons	23
Quadristability achieved by torsion-bending antagonistic action in a lamina emergent torsional joint	23
A wearable robot for lower limb fracture reduction and rehabilitation: Design and experimental verification	22
A new solution to force analysis including Coulomb friction in mechanism joints	22
Nonlinear strain energy formulation of spatially deflected strip flexures	22
Study on the vibration characteristics of worm helical gear drive	22
Generalized Model and Configuration Design of Multiple-Axis Flexure Hinges	22
6-DOF wheeled parallel robot and its automatic type synthesis method	22
Construction method for circular arc elements in rational absolute nodal coordinate formulation	22
Creating a flexible continuum robot using origami and mortise-tenon structure	22
Variable-gain control for continuum robots based on velocity sensitivity	22
Fractional robust finite time control of four-wheel-steering mobile robots subject to serious time-varying perturbations	22
Kineto-static analysis of a hybrid manipulator consisting of rigid and flexible limbs with locking function for planar shape morphing	22
A novel two-variable optimization algorithm of TCA for the design of face gear drives	22
Lower limb exoskeleton parasitic force modeling and minimizing with an adaptive trajectory controller	22
Quantitative analysis of decoupling and spatial isotropy of a generalised rotation-symmetric 6-DOF Stewart platform	22
Type synthesis of 2T1H parallel mechanisms without helical joints based on analytic formulation of screw type terminal constraints	22
Finite-time extended state observer and fractional-order sliding mode controller for impulsive hybrid port-Hamiltonian systems with input delay and actuators saturation: Application to ball-juggler ro	22
Computer-aided synthesis of planar mechanisms with one multiple-joint	22
Stiffness modeling and distribution of a modular cable-driven human-like robotic arm	22
Instability results from purely rotational stiffness for general tensegrity structure with rigid bodies	21
Design and analysis of modular deployable antenna mechanism based on a class of self-limiting position units	21
Static load distribution and axial static contact stiffness of a preloaded double-nut ball screw considering geometric errors	21
Editorial Board	21
A novel framework for high-speed cam curve synthesis: piecewise high-order interpolation, pointwise scaling and piecewise modulation	21
Pitch motion suppression of electric vehicle active suspensions based on multibody dynamics	21
Robust fuzzy stability control optimization by multi-objective for modular vehicle	21
Bionic concept and synthesis methods of the biomimetic robot joint mechanism for accurately reproducing the motion pattern of the human knee joint	21
Editorial Board	21
Spatial compliance modeling and optimization of a translational joint using corrugated flexure units	21
Modeling and analysis of load distribution ratio and meshing stiffness for orthogonal spur-face gear drive under point contact	21
Deployable origami polyhedrons with one-DOF radial motion	21
Design and analysis of a novel metamorphic remote-centre-of-motion mechanism with parallelogram joints	21
Editorial Board	21
Finding straight line generators through the approximate synthesis of symmetric four-bar coupler curves	21
Design and development of a novel piezoelectrically actuated asymmetrical flexible microgripper	20
The role of gear layout and meshing phase for whine noise reduction in ordinary geartrains	20
An analysis of higher-order kinematics formalisms for an innovative surgical parallel robot	20
Extensions of single-step method for equations of motion from multibody dynamics	20
Development of a novel leg-wheel module with fast transformation and leaping capability	20
Editorial Board	20
Analysis of the tooth-root stress of external spur gears with high effective contact ratio	20
Force-guided heuristic kinematics control of a continuum robot with variable curvatures	20
A comprehensive study of the effect of thermal deformation on the dynamic characteristics of the high-speed spindle unit with various preload forces	20
Coupled dynamic modeling and experimental validation of a collaborative industrial mobile manipulator with human-robot interaction	20
An analytical method to control and predict grinding textures on modified gear tooth flanks in CNC generating gear grinding	20
Optimization design of multi-stable metamaterial origami mechanism (MSMOM) based on graded height and graded conical degree	20
Analysis of the relative displacements in a thick Origami with double-hinge technique for thickness accommodation	20
An analytical solution of the rope-sheave contact in static conditions based on a bristle model	20
Dynamic stability and efficiency of centrifugal double pendulum vibration absorbers	20
Optimal design of loading device based on a redundantly actuated parallel manipulator	20
Design and parameter optimization of a biomimetic jellyfish origami mechanism (BJOM) based on waterbomb tessellations	20
Type synthesis of a family of novel parallel leg mechanisms driven by a 3-DOF drive system	20
Effects of geometric design parameters and misalignments on contact ellipse of crossed beveloid gears	20
Softening nonlinear-stiffness elastic mechanism with continuous adjustability for human–robot interaction force control	20
Non-smooth unilateral reduced models for co-simulation of mechanical systems	20
Experimental and numerical analyses of grid couplings in quasi-static and dynamic conditions	20
An integrated design method for piezo-actuated compliant mechanisms considering configurations, flexure elements, and actuators	20
Optimal dimensional design of parallel manipulators with an illustrative case study: A review	20
Mechanism Balancing Taxonomy	20
Hamel's field variational integrator for simulating dynamics of thin-walled geometrically exact beams with warping effects	19
Optimization design and key-term separation identification of parallel six-dimensional pose sensor with high sensitivity and high precision	19
Reviewer acknowledgments and awards: Recognition awards for distinction of reviewing in 2021	19
Design and Dynamic Modelling of Chain Telescopic Robot	19
A bibliometric overview of Mechanism and Machine Theory journal: Publication trends from 1990 to 2020	19
Reviewer acknowledgments and awards: Recognition awards for distinction of reviewing in 2024	19