Mechanism and Machine Theory

Article	Citations
Design and analysis of an origami-inspired redundant rigid-flexible coupling deployable manipulator	109
A global approach for the redefinition of higher-order flexibility and rigidity	107
Design, analysis, and experimentation of deployable multi-closed-loop truss modules for aerospace platforms	102
Editorial Board	95
Stiff deployable structures via coupling of thick Miura-ori tubes along creases	88
Closed-form forward kinematics of a novel class of 3-RRR spherical parallel mechanisms with coplanar intermediate-joint axes and coplanar distal-joint axes	86
Sym-ML: A symplectic machine learning framework for stable dynamic prediction of mechanical system	82
Optimization design of multi-stable metamaterial origami mechanism (MSMOM) based on graded height and graded conical degree	76
A generalized method for C3 continuous toolpath planning and its application in robot machining	73
Lapping tooth surface micro-topography prediction for extended epicycloid hypoid gears	72
Dynamic stability and efficiency of centrifugal double pendulum vibration absorbers	64
Design of a compliant mechanism with collinear input and output	64
Adaptive feed-forward friction compensation through developing an asymmetrical dynamic friction model	61
Experiments and finite element analysis on a hybrid polymer gear rack	59
Research on programmable spatial capture mechanism and its motion characteristics based on origami principle	59
Analytical modeling and experimental validation of rotationally actuated pinned–pinned and fixed–pinned buckled beam bistable mechanisms	55
Surrogate based trajectory planning method for an unmanned electric shovel	53
Novel morphological scale difference filter with application in localization diagnosis of outer raceway defect in rolling bearings	51
An improved method for calculating the lateral and angular stiffness of spline couplings considering parallel misalignment	50
Using instantaneous invariants of the curvature theory in motion generation synthesis of 4R mechanisms with higher-order coupler point kinematics	48
The direct vector approach to the position analysis of Assur dyads	48
Behaviour analysis and general consideration for optimizing Inertial Continuous Variable Transmissions	47
Analysis of hybrid vehicle transmissions with any number of modes and planetary gearing: kinematics, power flows, mechanical power losses	46
Tracking control with external force self-sensing ability based on position/force estimators and non-linear hysteresis compensation for a backdrivable cable-pulley-driven surgical robotic manipulator	46
A matrix-based method for searching configurations of planetary gear trains	46

Kinetics of planar constrained robotic mechanisms with multiple closed loops: An experimental study	46
Load analysis of thin-walled flexible bearing in harmonic reducer considering assembly with flexspline and cam	46
Robust optimization of hypoid gear contact performance considering tooth form error: Design sensitivity and Pareto front	46
Fuzzy-reasoning-based robust vibration controller for drivetrain mechanism with various control input updating timings	45
An inverse kinematics solution with trajectory scaling for redundant manipulators	44
Time-varying mesh stiffness calculation of spiral bevel gear with spalling defect	44
Assembly deviation modelling to predict and trace the geometric accuracy of the precision motion system of a CNC machine tool	43
Evolution analysis of wheel polygon wear considering the effect of interharmonics in electrical traction drive system	43
A tensegrity-based morphing module for assembling various deployable structures	43
Dynamic analysis of the column-spindle system considering the nonlinear characteristics of kinematic joints	41
Configuration design of planetary gear mechanisms of automatic transmissions based on the tree graph and structure constraints	41
Design and testing of high-accuracy curved cross-axis flexural pivots with cable-driven actuation	41
A new solution for sharpening helical flute hobs	41
Softening nonlinear-stiffness elastic mechanism with continuous adjustability for human–robot interaction force control	40
Editorial Board	40
Kinematics and compliance analyses of a 3T1R parallel manipulator with rotational symmetry	40
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A hybrid analytical/Boolean approach to the generation of rack and pinion drives with variable transmission ratio	40
Reconstruction of unknown mechanisms of a pagoda clock in the Forbidden City	39
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Effects of geometric design parameters and misalignments on contact ellipse of crossed beveloid gears	38
On the exact motion synthesis of planar four-bar-linkages with prismatic and revolute joints	37
Editorial Board	37
A parametric modeling for fast radial infeed planning process in gear skiving	37
Screw rolling between moving and fixed axodes traced by lower-mobility parallel mechanism	36
Non-smooth unilateral reduced models for co-simulation of mechanical systems	36
Mechanism Balancing Taxonomy	36
A new model and alternative solutions for the description of double layered flexible elements wrapped around a cylinder	36
Assessment of the finger contact surface to promote the spin motion in finger follower mechanisms	36
Editorial Board	36
Complex dynamics of the passive biped robot with flat feet: Gait bifurcation, intermittency and crisis	35
Profile and contact force estimation of cable-driven continuum robots in presence of obstacles	35
Sensitive misalignment oriented loaded contact pressure regulation model for spiral bevel gears	34
Configuration switch and path selection between Schönflies motion and non-Schönflies motion based on quotient manifold of novel reconfigurable parallel mechanisms	34
Residual vibration reduction in back-and-forth moving systems driven by slider-crank mechanisms working through a dead point configuration	34
Deployable truss structure with flat-form storability using scissor-like elements	34
A general framework for designing compliant deployable mechanisms via geometrically exact beam theory	34
Perfect static balancing using Cardan-gear spring mechanisms	34
Type synthesis of parallel mechanism with 3T/3R motion patterns	33
The role of gear layout and meshing phase for whine noise reduction in ordinary geartrains	32
The explanation of two semi-recursive multibody methods for educational purpose	32
Optimization design of a compliant linear guide for high-precision feed drive mechanisms	32
An approach to simulating Lunar crewed vehicle motions on Earth using a scaled prototype with active compensation	32
Kinematic jerk and jounce for multibody dynamics with joint constraints	32
Singularity analysis of a kinematically redundant (6+2)-DOF parallel mechanism for general configurations	32
The model and design of a Spring-Embedded Planetary Dual-Motor Actuator to reduce energy losses	32
Investigation of dynamic similarity of gear transmission system considering machining error distortion: Theoretical analysis and experiments	32
Optimal dimensional design of parallel manipulators with an illustrative case study: A review	31
Real-time smoothing of G01 commands for five-axis machining by constructing an entire spline with the bounded smoothing error	31

Editorial Board	31
Dynamic behaviors of angular contact ball bearing with a localized surface defect considering the influence of cage and oil lubrication	31
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Design and development of a novel piezoelectrically actuated asymmetrical flexible microgripper	31
An improved approach for tooth contact analysis of mismatched involute spiroid gears	31
Design and optimisation of load-adaptive actuator with variable stiffness for compact ankle exoskeleton	31
Design and mechanical modeling of high-magnification and low-parasitic displacement microgripper with three-stage displacement amplification	30
A dynamic model combining the average and the local meshing stiffnesses and based on the static transmission error for spur gears with profile modification	30
Research on the varying-displacement-coefficient modification method for automobile steering noncircular sector gears	30
An exact analytical solution for dynamic loads generated by lubricated long journal bearings	30
Comparison of forward and inverse cam generation methods for the design of cam-linkage mechanisms	30
Necessary conditions for static and dynamic bow snap-through in electrostatically actuated initially curved and latched micro-beams	30
Efficiency of the eccentric rolling transmission	29
A Mecanum wheel model based on orthotropic friction with experimental validation	29
A note on the univariate nonic derived from the coupler curve of four-bar linkages	29
Design and parameter optimization of a biomimetic jellyfish origami mechanism (BJOM) based on waterbomb tessellations	29
Identification of crucial geometric errors of face gear grinding machine based on geometric error-tooth surface normal error model considering worm dressing	29
Type synthesis of serial kinematic chains with screw type terminal constraints based on an adding joint method	28
A deployable network with identical triangular panels based on a special twofold-symmetric Bricard 6R linkage	28
Kinematic Analysis of three degrees of freedom planar parallel continuum mechanisms	28
Symmetry preserving neural network models for spur gear static transmission error curves	28
Fast mobility analysis for generative design applications through a real vector space representation of mobilities	27
A novel design method of a nonlinear elastic mechanism for series elastic actuators	27
Design and analytical modeling of a double-joint flexible surgical instrument with hand-held isomorphic actuation	27
Hexad robot: A 6-dof parallel PnP robot to accommodate antagonistic rotational capability and structural complexity	27
Design and experiment of multi-locomotion tensegrity mobile robot	27
Transmission angle of planar four-bar linkages applicable for different input-output links subject to external loads	27
Semi-analytical sensitivity analysis approach for fully coupled optimization of flexible multibody systems	27
Achieving high-quality and large-stroke constant torque by axial force release	27
Closed-form solutions for the inverse kinematics of serial robots using conformal geometric algebra	27
Wave propagation analysis of the overhead conductor rail system based on numerical simulation and full-scale experiment	27
Optimizing natural frequencies in compliant mechanisms through geometric scaling	27
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	27
Multi-objective optimization design method for the dimensions and control parameters of curling hexapod robot based on application performance	27
An integrated design method for piezo-actuated compliant mechanisms considering configurations, flexure elements, and actuators	27
The cage instability of angular contact ball bearing under high speed conditions	27
Development of a novel leg-wheel module with fast transformation and leaping capability	26
Design and analysis of a class of two-limb non-parasitic 2T1R parallel mechanism with decoupled motion and symbolic forward position solution - influence of optimal arrangement of limbs onto the kinem	26
Fault-tolerant gait design for quadruped robots with two locked legs using the GF set theory	26
A dynamic model for the optimization of rotatory feeding devices	26
Dimensional parameters and structural topology integrated design method of a planar 5R parallel machining robot	26
Geometry design and dynamic analysis of a modified cycloid reducer with epitrochoid tooth profile	26
Effect of double-row active omni wheel on stability of single-track vehicle in roll direction	26
A novel compliance modeling method for compliant parallel mechanisms and its application	26
Evaluation of dynamic isotropy and coupling acceleration capacity for a parallel manipulator with mixed DoFs	26
Optimal design of loading device based on a redundantly actuated parallel manipulator	26
A novel framework for high-speed cam curve synthesis: piecewise high-order interpolation, pointwise scaling and piecewise modulation	26
Tolerance synthesis for lost motion requirement of planetary gear train based on a mechanism model	26
Solution region synthesis methodology of spatial 1CS-4SS linkages for six given positions	26
Discontinuous dynamics of a class of 3-DOF friction impact oscillatory systems with rigid frame and moving jaws	26
Improving gearshift controllers for electric vehicles with reinforcement learning	25
Development of a 2-DOF Spherical Joint with Extended Range of Motion Achieves Continuous Rotation	25
Design of a variable-diameter wheel with a novel distributed compliant mechanism	25
Type synthesis of a family of novel parallel leg mechanisms driven by a 3-DOF drive system	25
Extensions of single-step method for equations of motion from multibody dynamics	25
Rod-removal technique for flexible-rods in the framework of semi-recursive multibody formulation	25
Analysis of the positioning process of objects on an oblique plane with barriers	25
Asymmetric loading multi-roller planetary traction drive: Modeling and performance analysis	25
Disturbance torque observer-based variable impedance control for compliant stair-descending of transformable wheel mechanism	25
Spherical gear coupling design space analysis for high misalignment applications	24
Automatic identification method of rigid sub-chains based on branch chain disassembly and replacement	24
Research on evolution laws of pitch cones and characteristic values on whole tooth surface of hypoid gears	24
Advanced deep deterministic policy gradient based energy management strategy design for dual-motor four-wheel-drive electric vehicle	24
Research on the line-arc-line constant-torque flexure hinge (LAL-CTFH) based on improved pseudo-rigid-body model (PRBM)	24
Energy harnessing in the snap-through motion of a flexural-tensegrity flagellum	24
Synchronous design method of stiffness and topology for parallel flexible mechanisms with various joints	24
Gear mesh stiffness and dynamics: Influence of tooth pair structural stiffness asymmetry	23
The novel synthesis of reconfigurable generalized parallel manipulators with kinematic redundancy	23
Simulation and validation of the transmission error, meshing stiffness, and load sharing of planetary spur gear transmissions	23
Generalized optimization approach to design in-plane distributed compliant remote center of motion mechanism	23
An analytical method to control and predict grinding textures on modified gear tooth flanks in CNC generating gear grinding	23
Ball bearing friction assessment through power minimization	23
Kinematic design and analysis of a 6-DOF spatial five-Bar linkage	23
Position prediction of viscoelastic rope on traction sheave with rope-slip model	23
The Cartesian elastodynamics linear model of mechanical systems with flexible links	23
Coordination dynamics and model-based neural network synchronous controls for redundantly full-actuated parallel manipulator	23
A twofold-symmetric kirigami pattern and its mobile tessellations	23
Transmission and energy-harvesting study for a novel active suspension with simplified 2-DOF multi-link mechanism	22
Design, modeling and analysis of a novel self-crossing mechanism	22
A novel compact tilt stage with additive manufacturable spatial flexure mechanism driven by asymmetric stiffness	22

Smooth and collision-free trajectory generation in cluttered environments using cubic B-spline form	22
A novel generating machining process for screw-rotors using an internal-cylindrical skiving cutter on a new CNC skiving machine	22
Energy shaping control with integral action for soft continuum manipulators	22
Kinetostatics modeling and analysis of parallel continuum manipulators	22
Reverse engineering of spiral bevel gear drives reconstructed from point clouds	22
A dynamic approach for evaluating the moment rigidity and rotation precision of a bearing-planetary frame rotor system used in RV reducer	22
Parameter design of double-circular-arc tooth profile and its influence on meshing characteristics of harmonic drive	22
A low-cost linkage-spring-tendon-integrated compliant anthropomorphic robotic hand: MCR-Hand III	22
Visual synthesis of uniaxial synchronous deployment mechanisms for solid-surface deployable antennas	22
Vibration characteristics of a high-speed flexible angular contact ball bearing with the manufacturing error	22
Optimal design and reliability analysis of a compliant stroke amplification mechanism	22
Estimation of interaction forces with minimal parameters for rigid wheels on deformable terrain using modified Hooke's law	22
Analysis and control of engine starting process based on a novel single-motor power-reflux hybrid electric vehicle	22
Hybrid vision/strain-based control strategy for a parallel manipulator with flexible links	21
An analytical solution of the rope-sheave contact in static conditions based on a bristle model	21
Updating structural synthesis methodology of mechanisms: from kinematic geometry to kinematic geometry accompanied with statics	21
Finding straight line generators through the approximate synthesis of symmetric four-bar coupler curves	21
High-order kinematics of uniform flexures	21
Closed-loop topology modification of gear tooth flanks considering both dressing and honing processes for internal-meshing gear honing	21
Mechanisms generating line trajectories	21
A Body-frame Beam Constraint Model	21
Topology of Robotic Mechanisms: Framework and Mathematics Methods – In Conjunction with a Review of Four Original Theories	21
A comprehensive study of the effect of thermal deformation on the dynamic characteristics of the high-speed spindle unit with various preload forces	21
Integrated mathematical approach for design and manufacturing of power-skiving tool for interference-free involute internal gear cutting	21
Kinematic stability of a 2-DOF deployable translational parallel manipulator	21
Solutions to large beam-deflection problems by Taylor series and Padé approximant for compliant mechanisms	21
Structural synthesis towards intelligent design of plane mechanisms: Current status and future research trend	21
A novel reconfigurable spherical joint based on linear independence of screws and its resultant metamorphic mechanisms	20
Analysis of the tooth-root stress of external spur gears with high effective contact ratio	20
Design and optimization of compliant constant-torque mechanisms utilizing arbitrary pre-curved beams	20
An analytical method for the meshing characteristics of asymmetric helical gears with tooth modifications	20
Design of a spherical parallel mechanism with controllable center of rotation using a spherical reconfiguration linkage	20
Workspace analysis and optimal design of dual cable-suspended robots for construction	20
Energy optimal control of mobile manipulators subject to compensation of external disturbance forces	20
A note on synthesizing geodesic based contact curves	20
Modelling of the objects' positioning process on the conveyor with the positioning rectilinear barrier and the system of driven oblique rollers	20
Dual extended state observer-based adaptive dynamic surface control for a hydraulic manipulator with actuator dynamics	20
The global behavior evolution of non-orthogonal face gear-bearing transmission system	20
Fundamental limitations to no-jerk gearshifts of multi-speed transmission architectures in electric vehicles	20
Design of mechanical metamaterial for energy absorption using a beam with a variable cross-section	20
An ADRC-based triple-loop control strategy of ship-mounted Stewart platform for six-DOF wave compensation	20
Experimental and numerical analyses of grid couplings in quasi-static and dynamic conditions	20
Application of instantaneous invariants to Cardan positions for two parameters complex plane motion	20
Mathematical modelling and virtual decomposition control of heavy-duty parallel–serial hydraulic manipulators	20
Coupled dynamic modeling and experimental validation of a collaborative industrial mobile manipulator with human-robot interaction	20
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	20
Dynamic modeling and analysis of Ravigneaux planetary gear set with unloaded floating ring gear	20
Design of a new foot structure based on the mast-type octahedral tensegrity structure	19
A Schatz-based omnidirectional mobile mechanism with Oloid-like paddlewheels	19
Workspace analysis and design of large-scale cable-driven printing robot considering cable mass and mobile platform orientation	19
Design and modeling of an in-wheel two-speed AMT for electric vehicles	19
An improved model for meshing characteristics analysis of spur gears considering fractal surface contact and friction	19
A nullspace-based force correction method to improve the dynamic performance of cable-driven parallel robots	19
Design and analysis of a novel large-span two-fold deployable mechanism	19
Modeling and analyzing of nonlinear dynamics for spur gear pair with pitch deviation under multi-state meshing	19
Quasi-static modeling of a cable-driven continuum manipulator considering non-smooth cable-hole friction and experimental verification	19
Multi-speed gearbox design and shifting control optimization to minimize fuel consumption, exhaust emissions and drivetrain mechanical losses	19
Kinematic sensitivity, parameter identification and calibration of a non-fully symmetric parallel Delta robot	19
A study on the flexible Bricard mechanisms with plane-symmetric structure	19
A snake robot for locomotion in a pipe using trapezium-like travelling wave	19
Adaptive robust dual-loop control scheme of ship-mounted Stewart platforms for wave compensation	19
Influence of profile modification on the transmission error of spur gears under surface wear	19
Approximate expression for the single tooth pair slice mesh stiffness	19
Topological synthesis of fluidic pressure-actuated robust compliant mechanisms	19
Synthesis of contracted graph for planar nonfractionated simple-jointed kinematic chain based on similarity information	19
Configuration synthesis and unfolding stiffness characteristics analysis of a truss antenna connecting mechanism based on URU-RR-URU hexagonal deployable unit	19
Computerized design, simulation of meshing and stress analysis of pure rolling internal helical gear drives with combined tooth profiles	19
Dynamic characteristics of rigid-elastic-liquid-coupled ball bearings considering elastohydrodynamic lubrication	19
A 3K Planetary Gear Train with a flexure-based anti-backlash carrier for collaborative robots	18
Validation of the brush model for the analysis of flat belt transmissions in steady-state conditions by finite element simulation	18
Modeling and validation of hydro-mechanical losses in pressure compensated external gear machines	18
A novel correction method to attain even grinding allowance in CNC gear skiving process	18
Optimal control simulations of two-finger grasps	18
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Topology optimization of a spatial compliant parallel mechanism based on constant motion transmission characteristic matrix	18
Identification of the inertial parameters of underactuated Cable-Driven Parallel Robots	18
A geometric and analytic technique for studying multi-DOF planar mechanisms’ dynamics	18
Eliminating isomorphism identification method for synthesizing nonfractionated kinematic chains based on graph similarity	18
Type synthesis of metamorphic parallel robots based on the serial-chain database	18
Steering cooperative seamless gearshift control for centralized and distributed coupling drive intelligent electric vehicle	18
Mass design method considering force control errors for two-redundant cable-suspended parallel robots	18
On characterization of a generic lithography machine in a multi-directional space	18
Robot stiffness evaluability problem: Solution by Schur complements and collinear stiffness values	18
Analysis of axial and overturning ultimate load-bearing capacities of deep groove ball bearings under combined loads and arbitrary rotation speed	18
Reconfiguration characteristic revelation of multiple metamorphic mechanisms based on geometric morphology of screw systems	18
Two-axis flexure hinges with variable elliptical transverse cross-sections	18
Discussion on: Jia Ma, Menghao Bai, Jie Wang, Shuai Dong, Hao Jie, Bo Hu, Lairong Yin, “A novel variable restitution coefficient model for sphere–substrate elastoplastic contact/impact process,” Mecha	17
Design method of a single degree-of-freedom planar linkage bionic mechanism based on continuous position constraints	17
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Deployable toroidal structures based on modified Kresling pattern	17
Enhancing anti-disturbance performance of redundant cable-driven parallel robots: Analysis and tension distribution method	17
A general C2 continuous toolpath corner smoothing method for a 5-DOF hybrid robot	17
Reviewer acknowledgments and awards: Recognition awards for distinction of reviewing in 2021	17
Extension of transmission performance evaluation for planar higher pair mechanisms	17
Stochastic model-based contact force estimation for concentric tube robots	17