Mechanism and Machine Theory

Article	Citations
A new solution for sharpening helical flute hobs	112
Kinematic stability of a 2-DOF deployable translational parallel manipulator	109
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	99
Design, modeling and analysis of a novel self-crossing mechanism	93
Optimal design and reliability analysis of a compliant stroke amplification mechanism	92
Analysis of the positioning process of objects on an oblique plane with barriers	81
Improving gearshift controllers for electric vehicles with reinforcement learning	79
Fast mobility analysis for generative design applications through a real vector space representation of mobilities	66
Profile and contact force estimation of cable-driven continuum robots in presence of obstacles	65
Editorial Board	65
Optimization design of a compliant linear guide for high-precision feed drive mechanisms	63
An analytical model for the drum-rope interaction in hoisting mechanisms and cable-driven systems	61
Achieving high-quality and large-stroke constant torque by axial force release	61
Behaviour analysis and general consideration for optimizing Inertial Continuous Variable Transmissions	58
A generalized method for C3 continuous toolpath planning and its application in robot machining	58
Simulation and validation of the transmission error, meshing stiffness, and load sharing of planetary spur gear transmissions	58
Analysis and control of engine starting process based on a novel single-motor power-reflux hybrid electric vehicle	55
Integrated mathematical approach for design and manufacturing of power-skiving tool for interference-free involute internal gear cutting	52
Dimensional parameters and structural topology integrated design method of a planar 5R parallel machining robot	52
Geometry design and dynamic analysis of a modified cycloid reducer with epitrochoid tooth profile	50
Generalized optimization approach to design in-plane distributed compliant remote center of motion mechanism	49
Robust optimization of hypoid gear contact performance considering tooth form error: Design sensitivity and Pareto front	49
Modelling of the objects' positioning process on the conveyor with the positioning rectilinear barrier and the system of driven oblique rollers	48
Design and optimization of compliant constant-torque mechanisms utilizing arbitrary pre-curved beams	48
A parametric modeling for fast radial infeed planning process in gear skiving	48

Design and testing of high-accuracy curved cross-axis flexural pivots with cable-driven actuation	47
Experiments and finite element analysis on a hybrid polymer gear rack	47
Design and modeling of an in-wheel two-speed AMT for electric vehicles	46
Design and analytical modeling of a double-joint flexible surgical instrument with hand-held isomorphic actuation	46
An improved method for calculating the lateral and angular stiffness of spline couplings considering parallel misalignment	45
Fault-tolerant gait design for quadruped robots with two locked legs using the GF set theory	45
Type synthesis of parallel mechanism with 3T/3R motion patterns	44
Transmission and energy-harvesting study for a novel active suspension with simplified 2-DOF multi-link mechanism	44
Adaptive robust dual-loop control scheme of ship-mounted Stewart platforms for wave compensation	43
Computerized design, simulation of meshing and stress analysis of pure rolling internal helical gear drives with combined tooth profiles	43
Fundamental limitations to no-jerk gearshifts of multi-speed transmission architectures in electric vehicles	42
The novel synthesis of reconfigurable generalized parallel manipulators with kinematic redundancy	42
The cage instability of angular contact ball bearing under high speed conditions	42
Design of a spherical parallel mechanism with controllable center of rotation using a spherical reconfiguration linkage	42
Modeling and analyzing of nonlinear dynamics for spur gear pair with pitch deviation under multi-state meshing	41
Editorial Board	40
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	40
Detecting the 3D spatial varying crack evolution-induced vibration of gearbox through a system level rigid-flexible coupling model	39
Adjustable, radii-controlled embedded lamina (RadiCEL) hinges for folding of thick origami-adapted systems	39
Modeling and performance analysis of a trapezoidal section beam for soft robotic fingers using the fin ray effect	39
A general approach for geometric error modeling of over-constrained hybrid robot	39
Eliminating isomorphism identification method for synthesizing nonfractionated kinematic chains based on graph similarity	38
Adaptive model predictive control for actuation dynamics compensation in real-time hybrid simulation	38
Design of spatial adaptive cable-driven parallel robots with an unlimited rotation axis using the cable wrapping phenomenon	38
Design method of a single degree-of-freedom planar linkage bionic mechanism based on continuous position constraints	38
On the optimal energy efficiency of the multi-rotor UAVs of an aerial work platform based on an aerial cable towed robot	37
Enhancing anti-disturbance performance of redundant cable-driven parallel robots: Analysis and tension distribution method	37
An efficient approach of centroid alignment for spaceflight vehicles considering parameter uncertainties	37
Editorial Board	37
Prediction of the maximum tooth root stress for fatigue analysis of highly crowned spherical gear couplings working at high misaligned conditions	37
How to avoid collisions in 3D-realizations for moving graphs	36
Singularity distance computations for 3-RPR manipulators using extrinsic metrics	36
Compliance model of Exechon manipulators with an offset wrist	35
Reviewer acknowledgments and awards: Recognition awards for distinction of reviewing in 2022	35
Kinematic models for Cable-driven Continuum Robots with multiple segments and varying cable offsets	35
Slenderness tuning to adjust and regulate constant force mechanisms (STAR-CFM)	35
On material selection for topology optimized compliant mechanisms	35
Generalized model of mechanical motion rectifiers	35
Pseudo rigid body model for a nonlinear folding compliant mechanism	34
Modeling and validation of hydro-mechanical losses in pressure compensated external gear machines	34
Motion compensation for maritime cranes during time-varying operations at the pendulum’s natural frequency	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
Compliant quasi-zero-stiffness isolator for low-frequency torsional vibration isolation	33
A novel mathematical model of transmission path effect for the research of vibration characteristics of planetary gearboxes	33
A novel topology modification of spur gear flanks to enhance contact performance and lubrication ability	33
Influence of meshing stiffness on load distribution between planets of planetary gear drives	32
Dynamic coupling vibration of rotating shaft–disc–blade system — Modeling, mechanism analysis and numerical study	32
A study on quadruped mobile robots	32
Expanding the family of plane-symmetric 6R deployable polygon mechanisms by systematically exploring the layout of R-joint axes	32

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

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
The friction-limited end-effector motion resolution of tendon-actuated and continuum robots	24
Encountering singularities of a serial robot along continuous paths at high precision	24
A review of bushing modelling approaches for MultiBody simulations	24
A methodology to restrict the range of motion of joints: Application to the ankle joint complex	24
Geometry, kinematics and synthesis of abnormal hourglass worm gearing with centering bearing contact and lower error sensitivity	24
Novel bundle folding deployable mechanisms to realize polygons and polyhedrons	23
Singularity analysis and modular synthesis of over-constrained spatial mechanisms - A case study on Bennett and RPRP linkage	23
A theoretical model for multi-layer jamming systems	23
Task priority based design optimization of a kinematic redundant robot	23
A new effective mesh stiffness calculation method with accurate contact deformation model for spur and helical gear pairs	23
Study on excitation and time-varying mesh characteristics of straight bevel gears considering modification and friction	23
Mobility of overconstrained parallel mechanisms with reconfigurable end-effectors	23
Multiple lubricated joints with long and short bearings in multibody mechanical systems - Modeling, simulation, and performance analysis	23
Numerical integration algorithms and constraint formulations for an ALE-ANCF cable element	23
Influence of ingress impact considering the full-tooth meshing period on the dynamic behavior of helical gear systems	23
Crowned spur gears for constant mesh stiffness: A conceptual approach	23
Dynamic analysis of a three-fingered deployable metamorphic robotic grasper	23
A review on foot-ground contact modeling strategies for human motion analysis	23
Initial curvature and centroid positioning effects on cross-axis flexural pivots accuracy	23
High-fidelity modelling of lubricated transmissions using a coupled finite element approach	22
Phenomenological vibration models of planetary gearboxes for gear local fault diagnosis	22
Kineto-static analysis of a hybrid manipulator consisting of rigid and flexible limbs with locking function for planar shape morphing	22
Blind parameter identification of implicit differential equations using the collocation discretization and homotopy optimization methods	22
Computer-aided synthesis of planar mechanisms with one multiple-joint	22
Singularities of ABB’s YuMi 7-DOF robot arm	22
Editorial Board	22
Geometry of intersecting-axis conical twin-screw rotors	22
Creating a flexible continuum robot using origami and mortise-tenon structure	22
Type synthesis of 2T1H parallel mechanisms without helical joints based on analytic formulation of screw type terminal constraints	22
Quadristability achieved by torsion-bending antagonistic action in a lamina emergent torsional joint	22
Bionic concept and synthesis methods of the biomimetic robot joint mechanism for accurately reproducing the motion pattern of the human knee joint	22
Topology optimization for dynamic flexible multibody systems using the Flexible Natural Coordinates Formulation	22
Prediction of fatigue life in multibody systems considering the increase of dynamic loads due to wear in clearances	22
Nonlinear strain energy formulation of spatially deflected strip flexures	22
Spatial compliance modeling and optimization of a translational joint using corrugated flexure units	22
Determination of the available wrench set of a 3-RPRR kinematically-redundant planar parallel manipulator	21
Quantitative analysis of decoupling and spatial isotropy of a generalised rotation-symmetric 6-DOF Stewart platform	21
Design and analysis of a novel metamorphic remote-centre-of-motion mechanism with parallelogram joints	21
6-DOF wheeled parallel robot and its automatic type synthesis method	21
A novel two-variable optimization algorithm of TCA for the design of face gear drives	21
Robust fuzzy stability control optimization by multi-objective for modular vehicle	21
Stiffness modeling and distribution of a modular cable-driven human-like robotic arm	21
Modeling and analysis of load distribution ratio and meshing stiffness for orthogonal spur-face gear drive under point contact	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
Study on the vibration characteristics of worm helical gear drive	21
Static load distribution and axial static contact stiffness of a preloaded double-nut ball screw considering geometric errors	21
Introducing POLYPUS: A novel adaptive vacuum gripper	21
Lower limb exoskeleton parasitic force modeling and minimizing with an adaptive trajectory controller	21
A wearable robot for lower limb fracture reduction and rehabilitation: Design and experimental verification	21
A new solution to force analysis including Coulomb friction in mechanism joints	21
Deployable origami polyhedrons with one-DOF radial motion	21
Variable-gain control for continuum robots based on velocity sensitivity	21
Dynamic modeling and design of a 5-DOF hybrid robot for machining	21
Editorial Board	20
Pitch motion suppression of electric vehicle active suspensions based on multibody dynamics	20
Editorial Board	20
An integrated design method for piezo-actuated compliant mechanisms considering configurations, flexure elements, and actuators	20
Solution region synthesis methodology of spatial 1CS-4SS linkages for six given positions	20
Topology of Robotic Mechanisms: Framework and Mathematics Methods – In Conjunction with a Review of Four Original Theories	20
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	20
Instability results from purely rotational stiffness for general tensegrity structure with rigid bodies	20
Finding straight line generators through the approximate synthesis of symmetric four-bar coupler curves	20
A novel framework for high-speed cam curve synthesis: piecewise high-order interpolation, pointwise scaling and piecewise modulation	20
Extensions of single-step method for equations of motion from multibody dynamics	20
Generalized Model and Configuration Design of Multiple-Axis Flexure Hinges	20
Editorial Board	20
Construction method for circular arc elements in rational absolute nodal coordinate formulation	20
An analytical method to control and predict grinding textures on modified gear tooth flanks in CNC generating gear grinding	20
Structural synthesis towards intelligent design of plane mechanisms: Current status and future research trend	20
Softening nonlinear-stiffness elastic mechanism with continuous adjustability for human–robot interaction force control	19
Type synthesis of a family of novel parallel leg mechanisms driven by a 3-DOF drive system	19
Coupled dynamic modeling and experimental validation of a collaborative industrial mobile manipulator with human-robot interaction	19
Experimental and numerical analyses of grid couplings in quasi-static and dynamic conditions	19
Ball bearing friction assessment through power minimization	19
Configuration switch and path selection between Schönflies motion and non-Schönflies motion based on quotient manifold of novel reconfigurable parallel mechanisms	19
The role of gear layout and meshing phase for whine noise reduction in ordinary geartrains	19
Design and parameter optimization of a biomimetic jellyfish origami mechanism (BJOM) based on waterbomb tessellations	19
Coordination dynamics and model-based neural network synchronous controls for redundantly full-actuated parallel manipulator	19
An improved approach for tooth contact analysis of mismatched involute spiroid gears	19
Kinematic sensitivity, parameter identification and calibration of a non-fully symmetric parallel Delta robot	19
Mechanism Balancing Taxonomy	19
A comprehensive study of the effect of thermal deformation on the dynamic characteristics of the high-speed spindle unit with various preload forces	19
Development of a novel leg-wheel module with fast transformation and leaping capability	19
Analysis of the tooth-root stress of external spur gears with high effective contact ratio	19
Non-smooth unilateral reduced models for co-simulation of mechanical systems	19
Updating structural synthesis methodology of mechanisms: from kinematic geometry to kinematic geometry accompanied with statics	19
Design and Dynamic Modelling of Chain Telescopic Robot	18
Elastostatic analysis of a module-based shape morphing snake-like robot	18
Effect of boundary conditions on a high-performance isolation hexapod platform	18
Type synthesis of metamorphic and axisymmetric parallel mechanisms using singularity for deployment and latch	18
An approach for the global search for top-quality six-bar dwell linkages	18
Analysis of load distribution for ball screws with circulation modes and geometric errors	18
Compliant gripper with force estimation for physical human–robot interaction	18