Mechanism and Machine Theory

Papers
(The median citation count of Mechanism and Machine Theory is 7. 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 2021-11-01 to 2025-11-01.)
ArticleCitations
Fast mobility analysis for generative design applications through a real vector space representation of mobilities125
Improving gearshift controllers for electric vehicles with reinforcement learning120
Optimization design of a compliant linear guide for high-precision feed drive mechanisms120
Analysis and control of engine starting process based on a novel single-motor power-reflux hybrid electric vehicle117
A generalized method for C3 continuous toolpath planning and its application in robot machining102
Integrated mathematical approach for design and manufacturing of power-skiving tool for interference-free involute internal gear cutting89
The novel synthesis of reconfigurable generalized parallel manipulators with kinematic redundancy86
Robust optimization of hypoid gear contact performance considering tooth form error: Design sensitivity and Pareto front80
On the Jacobian matrix of 378
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Modelling of the objects' positioning process on the conveyor with the positioning rectilinear barrier and the system of driven oblique rollers71
Behaviour analysis and general consideration for optimizing Inertial Continuous Variable Transmissions70
Design and analytical modeling of a double-joint flexible surgical instrument with hand-held isomorphic actuation66
Experiments and finite element analysis on a hybrid polymer gear rack65
Type synthesis of parallel mechanism with 3T/3R motion patterns64
An improved method for calculating the lateral and angular stiffness of spline couplings considering parallel misalignment63
Analysis of the positioning process of objects on an oblique plane with barriers58
Optimal design and reliability analysis of a compliant stroke amplification mechanism58
An analytical model for the drum-rope interaction in hoisting mechanisms and cable-driven systems56
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The atlas of 1-DoF finger prostheses and orthoses based on six-bar linkages54
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 approach53
Unit design and splicing scheme for a modular assembled mesh antenna52
Generalized optimization approach to design in-plane distributed compliant remote center of motion mechanism51
Fault-tolerant gait design for quadruped robots with two locked legs using the GF set theory50
Computerized design, simulation of meshing and stress analysis of pure rolling internal helical gear drives with combined tooth profiles49
Design of a spherical parallel mechanism with controllable center of rotation using a spherical reconfiguration linkage49
Dimensional parameters and structural topology integrated design method of a planar 5R parallel machining robot48
Deployable Cellular Structures of Pyramids and Prisms for Construction of Large-scale Deployable Supporting Trusses48
A parametric modeling for fast radial infeed planning process in gear skiving47
Achieving high-quality and large-stroke constant torque by axial force release46
The cage instability of angular contact ball bearing under high speed conditions46
Design and optimization of compliant constant-torque mechanisms utilizing arbitrary pre-curved beams46
Simulation and validation of the transmission error, meshing stiffness, and load sharing of planetary spur gear transmissions46
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Optimal design strategy for gear pairs integrating macro and micro geometry optimization45
Simultaneous geometric and thermal error control of gear profile grinder based on analytical correlation between tooth surface error and position error of grinding wheel/workpiece45
Generalized model of mechanical motion rectifiers45
Design and testing of high-accuracy curved cross-axis flexural pivots with cable-driven actuation45
Detecting the 3D spatial varying crack evolution-induced vibration of gearbox through a system level rigid-flexible coupling model44
Reviewer acknowledgments and awards: Recognition awards for distinction of reviewing in 202244
Eliminating isomorphism identification method for synthesizing nonfractionated kinematic chains based on graph similarity44
An efficient approach of centroid alignment for spaceflight vehicles considering parameter uncertainties44
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Adjustable, radii-controlled embedded lamina (RadiCEL) hinges for folding of thick origami-adapted systems43
A dynamics-based method for determining the local finite mobility of single-loop spatial mechanisms42
Prediction of the maximum tooth root stress for fatigue analysis of highly crowned spherical gear couplings working at high misaligned conditions41
On the optimal energy efficiency of the multi-rotor UAVs of an aerial work platform based on an aerial cable towed robot40
Singularity distance computations for 3-RPR manipulators using extrinsic metrics40
Dynamic models for simulation of Cable-Driven Parallel Robots with elasticity and sagging39
Motion compensation for maritime cranes during time-varying operations at the pendulum’s natural frequency39
Adaptive model predictive control for actuation dynamics compensation in real-time hybrid simulation39
Modeling and performance analysis of a trapezoidal section beam for soft robotic fingers using the fin ray effect39
Stochastic model-based contact force estimation for concentric tube robots38
Compliant quasi-zero-stiffness isolator for low-frequency torsional vibration isolation38
Research on the meshing characteristics of asymmetric gears considering the tooth profile deviation38
One key issue in inverse kinematic modeling of lower mobility serial mechanisms38
Design of spatial adaptive cable-driven parallel robots with an unlimited rotation axis using the cable wrapping phenomenon37
Compliance model of Exechon manipulators with an offset wrist36
A general approach for geometric error modeling of over-constrained hybrid robot36
A novel topology modification of spur gear flanks to enhance contact performance and lubrication ability36
Design method of a single degree-of-freedom planar linkage bionic mechanism based on continuous position constraints36
Topological and spatial analysis of self-motion manifolds for global redundancy resolution in kinematically redundant robots36
Pseudo rigid body model for a nonlinear folding compliant mechanism36
Slenderness tuning to adjust and regulate constant force mechanisms (STAR-CFM)35
Enhancing anti-disturbance performance of redundant cable-driven parallel robots: Analysis and tension distribution method35
Kinematic models for Cable-driven Continuum Robots with multiple segments and varying cable offsets35
A study on quadruped mobile robots35
A novel mathematical model of transmission path effect for the research of vibration characteristics of planetary gearboxes34
On material selection for topology optimized compliant mechanisms34
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Dynamic coupling vibration of rotating shaft–disc–blade system — Modeling, mechanism analysis and numerical study34
The terminal constraint and coupling kinematics of a novel 3-UPU parallel mechanism with screw type terminal constraints33
Cable-driven parallel robot trajectory generation with optimized orientation considering disturbance rejection33
An alternating optimization approach integrating linkage design with motion planning for jumping robot33
Development of a motion-decoupled finger exoskeleton with integrated joint stiffness estimation33
Kinematics of rolling contact: Derivation, misconceptions, and generalisations33
Design of an Adjustable Constant Force Mechanism Based on Integrated Magnet-beam Structures and an Adjustable Lever Mechanism33
Increase of durability in the area of line contact with curved body geometry32
SuRFR: A fast recursive simulator for soft manipulators with discrete joints on SE(3)32
A dynamic gear load distribution model for epicyclic gear sets with a structurally compliant planet carrier32
A single-input state-switching building block harnessing internal instabilities32
Surrogate modelling of railway pantograph-catenary interaction using deep Long-Short-Term-Memory neural networks32
CGA-based novel modeling method for solving the forward displacement analysis of 3-RPR planar parallel mechanism32
A new dynamic model of light-weight spur gear transmission system considering the elasticity of the shaft and gear body32
Design of 4-DOF hybrid parallel robots with an integrated three-fingered robot end effector32
Kinematic and inverse dynamic analysis using mixed and fully Cartesian coordinates with a generic rigid body32
Loop-construction mechanism and its network based on quadrilateral mechanisms32
Compliant variable negative to zero to positive stiffness twisting elements32
Modular Modeling Methodology applied to kinematically redundant parallel mechanisms32
Dynamic modeling and analysis for inflatable mechanisms considering adhesion and rolling frictional contact31
Application of the ellipse of elasticity theory to the functional analysis of planar compliant mechanisms31
The kinematic design of redundant robots for maximizing failure-tolerant workspace size31
Design of a novel coaxial cam-linkage indexing mechanism31
An efficient variable-length viscoelastic beam model for dynamic analysis of hard-magnetic soft continuum robots31
Dynamic characteristics of series-parallel hybrid rigid-flexible coupling double-mass underactuated system on floating platform31
Parameters uncertainty analysis of posture control of a four-wheel-legged robot with series slow active suspension system31
Influence of meshing stiffness on load distribution between planets of planetary gear drives31
Expanding the family of plane-symmetric 6R deployable polygon mechanisms by systematically exploring the layout of R-joint axes31
Design and analysis of new ultra compact decoupled XYZθ stage to ach31
Design of Ball-Ramp dual clutch transmission to reduce uncertainties in clutch actuator and tie-up effect31
Real-time control of a soft manipulator based on reduced order extended position-based dynamics30
Inverse kinematics for a 7-DOF humanoid robotic arm with joint limit and end pose coupling30
Using real-time hybrid simulation for active mass damper experimentation and validation30
Gear design optimization: Stiffness versus dynamics30
A compendium of contact force models inspired by Hunt and Crossley's cornerstone work30
Pose-estimation methods for underactuated cable-driven parallel robots30
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A novel energy-efficient actuator integrated with compact variable gravity compensation module30
Modeling and experimental design of a generalized gripper30
Kinematics analysis and workspace optimization for a 4-DOF 3T1R parallel manipulator30
Pre-compensation of contour errors for five-axis machine tools through constructing a model reference adaptive control30
Design and analysis of a redundant actuated humanoid wrist joint parallel mechanism29
Stiffness modulation of an orthopedic robot based on large-range variable stiffness mechanisms29
Algebraic synthesis of single-loop 6R spatial mechanisms for constant velocity transmission between two adjacent parallel, intersecting or skew axes29
Design and Validation of an X-ray Compatible Remotely Actuated Rotational End-effector for Cable-Driven Parallel Robot29
Kinematic and dynamic analysis of spatial multibody systems based on a formulation with fully Cartesian coordinates and a generic rigid body29
Design and validation of a high wear-resistance composite spline with a sacrificial elastic ring29
Analytical design of disk-type milling cutter with multiple inserts and CNC milling simulation of screw rotors considering grinding stock28
Online friction estimation for collaborative robot joint with harmonic reducer: Integrating model estimation with adaptive error learning28
RoManSy, its beginnings and its founders28
A method for point-contact conjugate tooth surfaces with a constant instantaneous transmission ratio generated by point-contact conjugate involute helicoids28
PH curve-based feedrate optimization ensuring analytical compliance with drive axis constraints in five-axis machining28
Some five dimensional persistent submanifolds of the Study quadric28
Design optimization and validation of a permanent-magnet array for gravity compensation in long-stroke linear motion28
Minimum-time trajectory planning under dynamic constraints for a wheeled mobile robot with a trailer28
Unified terminal constraint and kinematics modeling of lower mobility serial-parallel mechanisms composed of two parallel mechanisms28
Dynamic model of single-DOF spherical mechanisms based on instantaneous pole axes and Eksergian's equation28
Concept design of a monolithic compliant series-elastic actuator with integrated position and two-level force sensing27
Design of a mobile binary parallel robot that exploits nonsingular transitions27
Increasing the service life prediction accuracy of linear guideways considering real operating conditions27
Design, development, and clinical validation of a two degrees of freedom compliant ankle-foot prosthesis based on a 4-4r parallel mechanism27
Multiplanar manufacturing: A new approach to design for manufacturing and assembly of origami27
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In-hand manipulation using a 3-PRS-finger-based parallel dexterous hand with bidirectional pinching capability26
Experimental investigation into the state estimation of a forestry crane using the unscented Kalman filter and a multiphysics model26
A review of bushing modelling approaches for MultiBody simulations26
Study on rigid-flexible coupling modeling of planetary gear systems: Incorporation of the pass effect and random excitations26
Instantaneous kinematics of a planar two-link open chain in complex plane26
Optimality equivalence and computational advantages of free-floating base dynamics compared to full-body dynamics26
Necessary and sufficient condition for a generic 3R serial manipulator to be cuspidal26
A novel synchronizer for clutchless automated manual transmissions applied in electric vehicles26
Design and development of a glass façade cleaning robot26
Ray-based cable and obstacle interference-free workspace for cable-driven parallel robots26
Elastodynamic performance of a spatial redundantly actuated parallel mechanism constrained by two point-contact higher kinematic pairs via a model reduction technique26
The compliance matrix method for the kinetostatic analysis of flexure-based compliant parallel mechanisms: Conventions and general force–displacement cases26
A simple and versatile topology optimization formulation for flexure synthesis26
Load distribution and tooth root stress of highly crowned spherical gear couplings working at high misalignment angles26
Design of gravity-balanced exoskeletons with linkage-belt hybrid transmissions25
A novel analysis method for magnetically actuated soft origami mechanisms25
Dynamics of a modular manipulator with multiple actuation modes for space applications25
A methodology to restrict the range of motion of joints: Application to the ankle joint complex25
Robotic fish scales driven by a skin muscle mechanism25
Type synthesis of variable-DOF single-loop spatial mechanisms using Bennett 4R mechanisms and Goldberg 5R mechanisms25
A fast detection method to solve mechanical interference problem in automatic transmission25
Mobility of overconstrained parallel mechanisms with reconfigurable end-effectors25
Simple mathematical approach for analyzing gear tooth profile errors of different gears cut using same power-skiving tool25
Study on a novel backlash-adjustable worm drive via the involute helical beveloid gear meshing with dual-lead involute cylindrical worm25
Type synthesis of reconfigurable single-loop mechanisms based on planar rhombus mechanisms25
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) 10581625
Singularity analysis and modular synthesis of over-constrained spatial mechanisms - A case study on Bennett and RPRP linkage24
Task priority based design optimization of a kinematic redundant robot24
Multiple lubricated joints with long and short bearings in multibody mechanical systems - Modeling, simulation, and performance analysis24
A new effective mesh stiffness calculation method with accurate contact deformation model for spur and helical gear pairs24
Study on excitation and time-varying mesh characteristics of straight bevel gears considering modification and friction24
Crowned spur gears for constant mesh stiffness: A conceptual approach24
Influence of ingress impact considering the full-tooth meshing period on the dynamic behavior of helical gear systems24
Numerical integration algorithms and constraint formulations for an ALE-ANCF cable element24
Modeling and optimization of various section thickness cross-axis corrugated flexure pivot using chained Maxwell–Mohr method24
Encountering singularities of a serial robot along continuous paths at high precision24
Initial curvature and centroid positioning effects on cross-axis flexural pivots accuracy24
The friction-limited end-effector motion resolution of tendon-actuated and continuum robots24
An exact system of generation for face-milled hypoid gears with uniform depth taper: Application to hypoid gear drives with high gear ratio24
Stiffness modeling and distribution of a modular cable-driven human-like robotic arm23
Quadristability achieved by torsion-bending antagonistic action in a lamina emergent torsional joint23
Synergistic vibration control in heavy-duty helical gear systems through gravity compensation and coupled SCES-SFD dynamics23
Dynamic analysis of a three-fingered deployable metamorphic robotic grasper23
Topology optimization for dynamic flexible multibody systems using the Flexible Natural Coordinates Formulation23
Geometry of intersecting-axis conical twin-screw rotors23
Deployable origami polyhedrons with one-DOF radial motion23
Static load distribution and axial static contact stiffness of a preloaded double-nut ball screw considering geometric errors23
Type synthesis of 2T1H parallel mechanisms without helical joints based on analytic formulation of screw type terminal constraints23
Geometry, kinematics and synthesis of abnormal hourglass worm gearing with centering bearing contact and lower error sensitivity23
Phenomenological vibration models of planetary gearboxes for gear local fault diagnosis23
A theoretical model for multi-layer jamming systems23
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Nonlinear strain energy formulation of spatially deflected strip flexures23
Robust fuzzy stability control optimization by multi-objective for modular vehicle23
Kineto-static analysis of a hybrid manipulator consisting of rigid and flexible limbs with locking function for planar shape morphing23
Novel bundle folding deployable mechanisms to realize polygons and polyhedrons23
A review on foot-ground contact modeling strategies for human motion analysis23
Blind parameter identification of implicit differential equations using the collocation discretization and homotopy optimization methods23
Lower limb exoskeleton parasitic force modeling and minimizing with an adaptive trajectory controller23
A wearable robot for lower limb fracture reduction and rehabilitation: Design and experimental verification23
A novel two-variable optimization algorithm of TCA for the design of face gear drives22
Generalized Model and Configuration Design of Multiple-Axis Flexure Hinges22
Determination of the available wrench set of a 3-RPRR kinematically-redundant planar parallel manipulator22
Spatial compliance modeling and optimization of a translational joint using corrugated flexure units22
Instability results from purely rotational stiffness for general tensegrity structure with rigid bodies22
6-DOF wheeled parallel robot and its automatic type synthesis method22
A new solution to force analysis including Coulomb friction in mechanism joints22
Fractional robust finite time control of four-wheel-steering mobile robots subject to serious time-varying perturbations22
Design and analysis of modular deployable antenna mechanism based on a class of self-limiting position units22
Computer-aided synthesis of planar mechanisms with one multiple-joint22
Variable-gain control for continuum robots based on velocity sensitivity22
High-fidelity modelling of lubricated transmissions using a coupled finite element approach22
Modeling and analysis of load distribution ratio and meshing stiffness for orthogonal spur-face gear drive under point contact22
Singularities of ABB’s YuMi 7-DOF robot arm22
Pitch motion suppression of electric vehicle active suspensions based on multibody dynamics22
Dynamic modeling and design of a 5-DOF hybrid robot for machining22
Creating a flexible continuum robot using origami and mortise-tenon structure22
Design and analysis of a novel metamorphic remote-centre-of-motion mechanism with parallelogram joints22
Construction method for circular arc elements in rational absolute nodal coordinate formulation22
Study on the vibration characteristics of worm helical gear drive22
Introducing POLYPUS: A novel adaptive vacuum gripper21
Quantitative comparison of cable models through dimensional analysis21
Force-guided heuristic kinematics control of a continuum robot with variable curvatures21
Mechanism Balancing Taxonomy21
Softening nonlinear-stiffness elastic mechanism with continuous adjustability for human–robot interaction force control21
Analysis of the tooth-root stress of external spur gears with high effective contact ratio21
Bionic concept and synthesis methods of the biomimetic robot joint mechanism for accurately reproducing the motion pattern of the human knee joint21
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Quantitative analysis of decoupling and spatial isotropy of a generalised rotation-symmetric 6-DOF Stewart platform21
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Reconfigurable polyhedral mechanisms using scissor-like elements with cantellation transformation between dual geometries21
Analysis of the relative displacements in a thick Origami with double-hinge technique for thickness accommodation21
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 ro21
An analysis of higher-order kinematics formalisms for an innovative surgical parallel robot21
Updating structural synthesis methodology of mechanisms: from kinematic geometry to kinematic geometry accompanied with statics21
Experimental and numerical analyses of grid couplings in quasi-static and dynamic conditions21
An analytical method to control and predict grinding textures on modified gear tooth flanks in CNC generating gear grinding21
Extensions of single-step method for equations of motion from multibody dynamics20
Non-smooth unilateral reduced models for co-simulation of mechanical systems20
Configuration switch and path selection between Schönflies motion and non-Schönflies motion based on quotient manifold of novel reconfigurable parallel mechanisms20
Effects of geometric design parameters and misalignments on contact ellipse of crossed beveloid gears20
Finding straight line generators through the approximate synthesis of symmetric four-bar coupler curves20
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A novel framework for high-speed cam curve synthesis: piecewise high-order interpolation, pointwise scaling and piecewise modulation20
Ball bearing friction assessment through power minimization20
Gear mesh stiffness and dynamics: Influence of tooth pair structural stiffness asymmetry20
Topology of Robotic Mechanisms: Framework and Mathematics Methods – In Conjunction with a Review of Four Original Theories20
An improved approach for tooth contact analysis of mismatched involute spiroid gears20
An analytical solution of the rope-sheave contact in static conditions based on a bristle model20
An integrated design method for piezo-actuated compliant mechanisms considering configurations, flexure elements, and actuators20
Optimization design of multi-stable metamaterial origami mechanism (MSMOM) based on graded height and graded conical degree20
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A novel stiffness-controllable joint using antagonistic actuation principles19
Optimization design and key-term separation identification of parallel six-dimensional pose sensor with high sensitivity and high precision19
Compliant gripper with force estimation for physical human–robot interaction19
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