Mechanism and Machine Theory

Article	Citations
Fast mobility analysis for generative design applications through a real vector space representation of mobilities	130
A parametric modeling for fast radial infeed planning process in gear skiving	128
Design method of a T-shaped passive compliant mechanism using assembly force prediction	120
A generalized method for C3 continuous toolpath planning and its application in robot machining	97
Editorial Board	89
Modelling of the objects' positioning process on the conveyor with the positioning rectilinear barrier and the system of driven oblique rollers	83
Type synthesis of parallel mechanism with 3T/3R motion patterns	82
Optimal design and reliability analysis of a compliant stroke amplification mechanism	76
Analysis of the positioning process of objects on an oblique plane with barriers	74
Unit design and splicing scheme for a modular assembled mesh antenna	72
Generalized optimization approach to design in-plane distributed compliant remote center of motion mechanism	68
Behaviour analysis and general consideration for optimizing Inertial Continuous Variable Transmissions	67
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	66
An analytical model for the drum-rope interaction in hoisting mechanisms and cable-driven systems	66
Design and analytical modeling of a double-joint flexible surgical instrument with hand-held isomorphic actuation	62
Design of a spherical parallel mechanism with controllable center of rotation using a spherical reconfiguration linkage	62
Design and optimization of compliant constant-torque mechanisms utilizing arbitrary pre-curved beams	61
Achieving high-quality and large-stroke constant torque by axial force release	61
Optimal design strategy for gear pairs integrating macro and micro geometry optimization	58
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	54
On the Jacobian matrix of	54
Analysis and control of engine starting process based on a novel single-motor power-reflux hybrid electric vehicle	53
Integrated mathematical approach for design and manufacturing of power-skiving tool for interference-free involute internal gear cutting	53
Experiments and finite element analysis on a hybrid polymer gear rack	51
Dynamic modelling, parameter identification and multi-performance integrated trajectory planning methodology for a new high-speed parallel mechanism	51

Robust optimization of hypoid gear contact performance considering tooth form error: Design sensitivity and Pareto front	50
The atlas of 1-DoF finger prostheses and orthoses based on six-bar linkages	50
Improving gearshift controllers for electric vehicles with reinforcement learning	50
The cage instability of angular contact ball bearing under high speed conditions	49
Design and testing of high-accuracy curved cross-axis flexural pivots with cable-driven actuation	49
Dimensional parameters and structural topology integrated design method of a planar 5R parallel machining robot	49
The novel synthesis of reconfigurable generalized parallel manipulators with kinematic redundancy	48
Fault-tolerant gait design for quadruped robots with two locked legs using the GF set theory	48
An improved method for calculating the lateral and angular stiffness of spline couplings considering parallel misalignment	48
Computerized design, simulation of meshing and stress analysis of pure rolling internal helical gear drives with combined tooth profiles	48
Deployable Cellular Structures of Pyramids and Prisms for Construction of Large-scale Deployable Supporting Trusses	47
Generalized model of mechanical motion rectifiers	45
Editorial Board	45
Simulation and validation of the transmission error, meshing stiffness, and load sharing of planetary spur gear transmissions	45
A dynamics-based method for determining the local finite mobility of single-loop spatial mechanisms	44
Prediction of the maximum tooth root stress for fatigue analysis of highly crowned spherical gear couplings working at high misaligned conditions	44
Singularity distance computations for 3-RPR manipulators using extrinsic metrics	43
Pseudo rigid body model for a nonlinear folding compliant mechanism	42
An efficient approach of centroid alignment for spaceflight vehicles considering parameter uncertainties	41
Editorial Board	41
Reviewer acknowledgments and awards: Recognition awards for distinction of reviewing in 2022	41
Is the root fillet curve in involute gears trochoidal? A geometric reassessment	41
Slenderness tuning to adjust and regulate constant force mechanisms (STAR-CFM)	40
A novel mathematical model of transmission path effect for the research of vibration characteristics of planetary gearboxes	40
Eliminating isomorphism identification method for synthesizing nonfractionated kinematic chains based on graph similarity	40
Detecting the 3D spatial varying crack evolution-induced vibration of gearbox through a system level rigid-flexible coupling model	40
Adjustable, radii-controlled embedded lamina (RadiCEL) hinges for folding of thick origami-adapted systems	40
Editorial Board	40
Topological and spatial analysis of self-motion manifolds for global redundancy resolution in kinematically redundant robots	40
One key issue in inverse kinematic modeling of lower mobility serial mechanisms	39
Dynamic models for simulation of Cable-Driven Parallel Robots with elasticity and sagging	39
Kinematic models for Cable-driven Continuum Robots with multiple segments and varying cable offsets	39
Adaptive model predictive control for actuation dynamics compensation in real-time hybrid simulation	38
On the optimal energy efficiency of the multi-rotor UAVs of an aerial work platform based on an aerial cable towed robot	37
Dynamic coupling vibration of rotating shaft–disc–blade system — Modeling, mechanism analysis and numerical study	37
Design of spatial adaptive cable-driven parallel robots with an unlimited rotation axis using the cable wrapping phenomenon	37
Research on the meshing characteristics of asymmetric gears considering the tooth profile deviation	36
Modeling and performance analysis of a trapezoidal section beam for soft robotic fingers using the fin ray effect	36
Compliance model of Exechon manipulators with an offset wrist	36
Stochastic model-based contact force estimation for concentric tube robots	36
Design method of a single degree-of-freedom planar linkage bionic mechanism based on continuous position constraints	36
A general approach for geometric error modeling of over-constrained hybrid robot	36
Design and analysis of a new parallel mechanism with foldable moving platforms—coupled with its conceptual design in multi-pose tracking of PV modules	36
A novel topology modification of spur gear flanks to enhance contact performance and lubrication ability	36
On material selection for topology optimized compliant mechanisms	35
Motion compensation for maritime cranes during time-varying operations at the pendulum’s natural frequency	35
Compliant quasi-zero-stiffness isolator for low-frequency torsional vibration isolation	35
A study on quadruped mobile robots	35
Enhancing anti-disturbance performance of redundant cable-driven parallel robots: Analysis and tension distribution method	35
Cable-driven parallel robot trajectory generation with optimized orientation considering disturbance rejection	34

The kinematic design of redundant robots for maximizing failure-tolerant workspace size	34
A single-input state-switching building block harnessing internal instabilities	34
Editorial Board	34
Design of Ball-Ramp dual clutch transmission to reduce uncertainties in clutch actuator and tie-up effect	34
Development of a motion-decoupled finger exoskeleton with integrated joint stiffness estimation	34
Loop-construction mechanism and its network based on quadrilateral mechanisms	34
Design and analysis of new ultra compact decoupled XYZθ stage to ach	34
Pose-estimation methods for underactuated cable-driven parallel robots	33
Expanding the family of plane-symmetric 6R deployable polygon mechanisms by systematically exploring the layout of R-joint axes	33
A new dynamic model of light-weight spur gear transmission system considering the elasticity of the shaft and gear body	33
CGA-based novel modeling method for solving the forward displacement analysis of 3-RPR planar parallel mechanism	33
A dynamic gear load distribution model for epicyclic gear sets with a structurally compliant planet carrier	33
A novel energy-efficient actuator integrated with compact variable gravity compensation module	32
Increase of durability in the area of line contact with curved body geometry	32
Modeling and experimental design of a generalized gripper	32
Modular Modeling Methodology applied to kinematically redundant parallel mechanisms	32
Dynamic modeling and analysis for inflatable mechanisms considering adhesion and rolling frictional contact	32
Influence of meshing stiffness on load distribution between planets of planetary gear drives	32
The terminal constraint and coupling kinematics of a novel 3-UPU parallel mechanism with screw type terminal constraints	32
Parameters uncertainty analysis of posture control of a four-wheel-legged robot with series slow active suspension system	32
Real-time control of a soft manipulator based on reduced order extended position-based dynamics	32
Design of a novel coaxial cam-linkage indexing mechanism	32
Using real-time hybrid simulation for active mass damper experimentation and validation	31
Design of 4-DOF hybrid parallel robots with an integrated three-fingered robot end effector	31
Surrogate modelling of railway pantograph-catenary interaction using deep Long-Short-Term-Memory neural networks	31
Kinematic and inverse dynamic analysis using mixed and fully Cartesian coordinates with a generic rigid body	31
A compendium of contact force models inspired by Hunt and Crossley's cornerstone work	31
An alternating optimization approach integrating linkage design with motion planning for jumping robot	31
Dynamic characteristics of series-parallel hybrid rigid-flexible coupling double-mass underactuated system on floating platform	31
Application of the ellipse of elasticity theory to the functional analysis of planar compliant mechanisms	31
Compliant variable negative to zero to positive stiffness twisting elements	30
Gear design optimization: Stiffness versus dynamics	30
Kinematics of rolling contact: Derivation, misconceptions, and generalisations	30
Kinematics analysis and workspace optimization for a 4-DOF 3T1R parallel manipulator	30
Pre-compensation of contour errors for five-axis machine tools through constructing a model reference adaptive control	30
SuRFR: A fast recursive simulator for soft manipulators with discrete joints on SE(3)	30
An efficient variable-length viscoelastic beam model for dynamic analysis of hard-magnetic soft continuum robots	29
Design and analysis of a redundant actuated humanoid wrist joint parallel mechanism	29
Stiffness modulation of an orthopedic robot based on large-range variable stiffness mechanisms	29
Design of an Adjustable Constant Force Mechanism Based on Integrated Magnet-beam Structures and an Adjustable Lever Mechanism	29
Online friction estimation for collaborative robot joint with harmonic reducer: Integrating model estimation with adaptive error learning	29
Kinematic and dynamic analysis of spatial multibody systems based on a formulation with fully Cartesian coordinates and a generic rigid body	29
Editorial Board	29
Inverse kinematics for a 7-DOF humanoid robotic arm with joint limit and end pose coupling	29
Design and Validation of an X-ray Compatible Remotely Actuated Rotational End-effector for Cable-Driven Parallel Robot	29
Elastodynamic performance of a spatial redundantly actuated parallel mechanism constrained by two point-contact higher kinematic pairs via a model reduction technique	28
Design optimization and validation of a permanent-magnet array for gravity compensation in long-stroke linear motion	28
Design of a mobile binary parallel robot that exploits nonsingular transitions	28
Unified terminal constraint and kinematics modeling of lower mobility serial-parallel mechanisms composed of two parallel mechanisms	28
Minimum-time trajectory planning under dynamic constraints for a wheeled mobile robot with a trailer	28
RoManSy, its beginnings and its founders	28
Instantaneous kinematics of a planar two-link open chain in complex plane	28
Editorial Board	28
A method for point-contact conjugate tooth surfaces with a constant instantaneous transmission ratio generated by point-contact conjugate involute helicoids	28
Dynamic model of single-DOF spherical mechanisms based on instantaneous pole axes and Eksergian's equation	28
Experimental investigation into the state estimation of a forestry crane using the unscented Kalman filter and a multiphysics model	28
Design and validation of a high wear-resistance composite spline with a sacrificial elastic ring	27
Concept design of a monolithic compliant series-elastic actuator with integrated position and two-level force sensing	27
Increasing the service life prediction accuracy of linear guideways considering real operating conditions	27
PH curve-based feedrate optimization ensuring analytical compliance with drive axis constraints in five-axis machining	27
Optimality equivalence and computational advantages of free-floating base dynamics compared to full-body dynamics	27
Analytical design of disk-type milling cutter with multiple inserts and CNC milling simulation of screw rotors considering grinding stock	27
The compliance matrix method for the kinetostatic analysis of flexure-based compliant parallel mechanisms: Conventions and general force–displacement cases	27
Some five dimensional persistent submanifolds of the Study quadric	27
Design of gravity-balanced exoskeletons with linkage-belt hybrid transmissions	26
Ray-based cable and obstacle interference-free workspace for cable-driven parallel robots	26
Robotic fish scales driven by a skin muscle mechanism	26
Type synthesis of reconfigurable single-loop mechanisms based on planar rhombus mechanisms	26
Study on a novel backlash-adjustable worm drive via the involute helical beveloid gear meshing with dual-lead involute cylindrical worm	26
Load distribution and tooth root stress of highly crowned spherical gear couplings working at high misalignment angles	26
A fast detection method to solve mechanical interference problem in automatic transmission	26
Dynamics of a modular manipulator with multiple actuation modes for space applications	26
Necessary and sufficient condition for a generic 3R serial manipulator to be cuspidal	26
A novel analysis method for magnetically actuated soft origami mechanisms	26
Algebraic synthesis of single-loop 6R spatial mechanisms for constant velocity transmission between two adjacent parallel, intersecting or skew axes	26
Revisiting third‑order tooth‑contact analysis of hypoid and bevel gears via the Darboux moving‑frame	26
Design, development, and clinical validation of a two degrees of freedom compliant ankle-foot prosthesis based on a 4-4r parallel mechanism	26
A simple and versatile topology optimization formulation for flexure synthesis	25
In-hand manipulation using a 3-PRS-finger-based parallel dexterous hand with bidirectional pinching capability	25
Multiplanar manufacturing: A new approach to design for manufacturing and assembly of origami	25

Influence of ingress impact considering the full-tooth meshing period on the dynamic behavior of helical gear systems	25
Modeling and optimization of various section thickness cross-axis corrugated flexure pivot using chained Maxwell–Mohr method	25
A theoretical model for multi-layer jamming systems	25
Study on rigid-flexible coupling modeling of planetary gear systems: Incorporation of the pass effect and random excitations	25
Simple mathematical approach for analyzing gear tooth profile errors of different gears cut using same power-skiving tool	25
A review of bushing modelling approaches for MultiBody simulations	25
A review on foot-ground contact modeling strategies for human motion analysis	25
The friction-limited end-effector motion resolution of tendon-actuated and continuum robots	25
Numerical integration algorithms and constraint formulations for an ALE-ANCF cable element	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	25
A novel synchronizer for clutchless automated manual transmissions applied in electric vehicles	25
A cable-driven parallel rehabilitation robot for active training of supine patients’ lower limbs	25
Type synthesis of variable-DOF single-loop spatial mechanisms using Bennett 4R mechanisms and Goldberg 5R mechanisms	25
A methodology to restrict the range of motion of joints: Application to the ankle joint complex	25
A new mathematical model for the product family design of the skiving tools of spur face gears	25
Synergistic vibration control in heavy-duty helical gear systems through gravity compensation and coupled SCES-SFD dynamics	25
Design and development of a glass façade cleaning robot	25
Geometry, kinematics and synthesis of abnormal hourglass worm gearing with centering bearing contact and lower error sensitivity	24
Task priority based design optimization of a kinematic redundant robot	24
Novel bundle folding deployable mechanisms to realize polygons and polyhedrons	24
Encountering singularities of a serial robot along continuous paths at high precision	24
Crowned spur gears for constant mesh stiffness: A conceptual approach	24
Multiple lubricated joints with long and short bearings in multibody mechanical systems - Modeling, simulation, and performance analysis	24
Dynamic analysis of a three-fingered deployable metamorphic robotic grasper	24
Modelling gear mesh stiffness including axial effects: Approximate approach	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
Mobility of overconstrained parallel mechanisms with reconfigurable end-effectors	24
Phenomenological vibration models of planetary gearboxes for gear local fault diagnosis	24
Study on excitation and time-varying mesh characteristics of straight bevel gears considering modification and friction	24
Singularity analysis and modular synthesis of over-constrained spatial mechanisms - A case study on Bennett and RPRP linkage	24
Initial curvature and centroid positioning effects on cross-axis flexural pivots accuracy	24
A new effective mesh stiffness calculation method with accurate contact deformation model for spur and helical gear pairs	24
Nonlinear strain energy formulation of spatially deflected strip flexures	23
Instability results from purely rotational stiffness for general tensegrity structure with rigid bodies	23
Spatial compliance modeling and optimization of a translational joint using corrugated flexure units	23
Singularities of ABB’s YuMi 7-DOF robot arm	23
Geometry of intersecting-axis conical twin-screw rotors	23
Topology optimization for dynamic flexible multibody systems using the Flexible Natural Coordinates Formulation	23
Thermo-cavitation study of helical gears caused by vibration	23
Generalized Model and Configuration Design of Multiple-Axis Flexure Hinges	23
Creating a flexible continuum robot using origami and mortise-tenon structure	23
A physics-based and data-driven framework providing a guideline for state estimation in active magnetic bearing-supported rotors	23
6-DOF wheeled parallel robot and its automatic type synthesis method	23
Type synthesis of 2T1H parallel mechanisms without helical joints based on analytic formulation of screw type terminal constraints	23
Editorial Board	23
Unified arm angle solution and obstacle avoidance strategy for the analytical inverse kinematics of SRS robots	23
Quadristability achieved by torsion-bending antagonistic action in a lamina emergent torsional joint	23
A new solution to force analysis including Coulomb friction in mechanism joints	23
High-fidelity modelling of lubricated transmissions using a coupled finite element approach	23
Blind parameter identification of implicit differential equations using the collocation discretization and homotopy optimization methods	23
Pitch motion suppression of electric vehicle active suspensions based on multibody dynamics	22
Kineto-static analysis of a hybrid manipulator consisting of rigid and flexible limbs with locking function for planar shape morphing	22
Accurate and robust state estimation for Stewart platform via error state Kalman filter with IMU and leg length fusion	22
Quantitative analysis of decoupling and spatial isotropy of a generalised rotation-symmetric 6-DOF Stewart platform	22
Stiffness modeling and distribution of a modular cable-driven human-like robotic arm	22
Lower limb exoskeleton parasitic force modeling and minimizing with an adaptive trajectory controller	22
Design and analysis of a novel metamorphic remote-centre-of-motion mechanism with parallelogram joints	22
Computer-aided synthesis of planar mechanisms with one multiple-joint	22
Study on the vibration characteristics of worm helical gear drive	22
Construction method for circular arc elements in rational absolute nodal coordinate formulation	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
A novel two-variable optimization algorithm of TCA for the design of face gear drives	22
Variable-gain control for continuum robots based on velocity sensitivity	22
Introducing POLYPUS: A novel adaptive vacuum gripper	22
Bionic concept and synthesis methods of the biomimetic robot joint mechanism for accurately reproducing the motion pattern of the human knee joint	22
Deployable origami polyhedrons with one-DOF radial motion	21
Gear mesh stiffness and dynamics: Influence of tooth pair structural stiffness asymmetry	21
An integrated design method for piezo-actuated compliant mechanisms considering configurations, flexure elements, and actuators	21
Updating structural synthesis methodology of mechanisms: from kinematic geometry to kinematic geometry accompanied with statics	21
Ball bearing friction assessment through power minimization	21
Editorial Board	21
Robust fuzzy stability control optimization by multi-objective for modular vehicle	21
Static load distribution and axial static contact stiffness of a preloaded double-nut ball screw considering geometric errors	21
Quantitative comparison of cable models through dimensional analysis	21
Configuration switch and path selection between Schönflies motion and non-Schönflies motion based on quotient manifold of novel reconfigurable parallel mechanisms	21
Reconfigurable polyhedral mechanisms using scissor-like elements with cantellation transformation between dual geometries	21
An analytical solution of the rope-sheave contact in static conditions based on a bristle model	21
A wearable robot for lower limb fracture reduction and rehabilitation: Design and experimental verification	21
Determination of the available wrench set of a 3-RPRR kinematically-redundant planar parallel manipulator	21
Modeling and analysis of load distribution ratio and meshing stiffness for orthogonal spur-face gear drive under point contact	21
Mechanism Balancing Taxonomy	21
Topology of Robotic Mechanisms: Framework and Mathematics Methods – In Conjunction with a Review of Four Original Theories	21
Parameter investigation of bearing based on rolling–sliding contact fatigue crack growth considering load history	21
Closed-form solutions for the inverse kinematics of serial robots using conformal geometric algebra	21
Fractional robust finite time control of four-wheel-steering mobile robots subject to serious time-varying perturbations	21
Design and analysis of modular deployable antenna mechanism based on a class of self-limiting position units	21
Analysis of the tooth-root stress of external spur gears with high effective contact ratio	20
Type synthesis of a family of novel parallel leg mechanisms driven by a 3-DOF drive system	20
Coupled dynamic modeling and experimental validation of a collaborative industrial mobile manipulator with human-robot interaction	20
Structural synthesis towards intelligent design of plane mechanisms: Current status and future research trend	20
Optimal dimensional design of parallel manipulators with an illustrative case study: A review	20
Optimization design of multi-stable metamaterial origami mechanism (MSMOM) based on graded height and graded conical degree	20
Design and development of a novel piezoelectrically actuated asymmetrical flexible microgripper	20
An analytical method to control and predict grinding textures on modified gear tooth flanks in CNC generating gear grinding	20
An analysis of higher-order kinematics formalisms for an innovative surgical parallel robot	20