Mechanism and Machine Theory

Article	Citations
Editorial Board	139
Modelling of the objects' positioning process on the conveyor with the positioning rectilinear barrier and the system of driven oblique rollers	126
Behaviour analysis and general consideration for optimizing Inertial Continuous Variable Transmissions	101
Design method of a T-shaped passive compliant mechanism using assembly force prediction	82
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	79
The novel synthesis of reconfigurable generalized parallel manipulators with kinematic redundancy	75
Unit design and splicing scheme for a modular assembled mesh antenna	71
Design and optimization of compliant constant-torque mechanisms utilizing arbitrary pre-curved beams	64
Achieving high-quality and large-stroke constant torque by axial force release	63
The atlas of 1-DoF finger prostheses and orthoses based on six-bar linkages	59
An analytical model for the drum-rope interaction in hoisting mechanisms and cable-driven systems	59
Obtaining selectable optimal configurations in compliant mechanisms through mapping of load characteristics with higher-order Bézier curves	57
Robust optimization of hypoid gear contact performance considering tooth form error: Design sensitivity and Pareto front	57
Computerized design, simulation of meshing and stress analysis of pure rolling internal helical gear drives with combined tooth profiles	56
Optimal design strategy for gear pairs integrating macro and micro geometry optimization	56
Dimensional parameters and structural topology integrated design method of a planar 5R parallel machining robot	54
A parametric modeling for fast radial infeed planning process in gear skiving	53
Fault-tolerant gait design for quadruped robots with two locked legs using the GF set theory	52
Generalized optimization approach to design in-plane distributed compliant remote center of motion mechanism	51
Design and analytical modeling of a double-joint flexible surgical instrument with hand-held isomorphic actuation	50
On the Jacobian matrix of	47
An improved method for calculating the lateral and angular stiffness of spline couplings considering parallel misalignment	47
A generalized method for C3 continuous toolpath planning and its application in robot machining	47
Experiments and finite element analysis on a hybrid polymer gear rack	46
Type synthesis of parallel mechanism with 3T/3R motion patterns	46

The cage instability of angular contact ball bearing under high speed conditions	46
Dynamic modelling, parameter identification and multi-performance integrated trajectory planning methodology for a new high-speed parallel mechanism	45
Deployable Cellular Structures of Pyramids and Prisms for Construction of Large-scale Deployable Supporting Trusses	45
Fast mobility analysis for generative design applications through a real vector space representation of mobilities	45
Optimal design and reliability analysis of a compliant stroke amplification mechanism	45
Simulation and validation of the transmission error, meshing stiffness, and load sharing of planetary spur gear transmissions	44
Design and testing of high-accuracy curved cross-axis flexural pivots with cable-driven actuation	44
Design of a spherical parallel mechanism with controllable center of rotation using a spherical reconfiguration linkage	44
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Integrated mathematical approach for design and manufacturing of power-skiving tool for interference-free involute internal gear cutting	42
Generalized model of mechanical motion rectifiers	41
Design of spatial adaptive cable-driven parallel robots with an unlimited rotation axis using the cable wrapping phenomenon	40
Kinematic models for Cable-driven Continuum Robots with multiple segments and varying cable offsets	39
Research on the meshing characteristics of asymmetric gears considering the tooth profile deviation	39
A general approach for geometric error modeling of over-constrained hybrid robot	39
Compliant quasi-zero-stiffness isolator for low-frequency torsional vibration isolation	38
Reviewer acknowledgments and awards: Recognition awards for distinction of reviewing in 2022	38
Adjustable, radii-controlled embedded lamina (RadiCEL) hinges for folding of thick origami-adapted systems	38
Slenderness tuning to adjust and regulate constant force mechanisms (STAR-CFM)	38
An efficient approach of centroid alignment for spaceflight vehicles considering parameter uncertainties	38
A dynamics-based method for determining the local finite mobility of single-loop spatial mechanisms	37
One key issue in inverse kinematic modeling of lower mobility serial mechanisms	37
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Prediction of the maximum tooth root stress for fatigue analysis of highly crowned spherical gear couplings working at high misaligned conditions	37
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A novel mathematical model of transmission path effect for the research of vibration characteristics of planetary gearboxes	36
Detecting the 3D spatial varying crack evolution-induced vibration of gearbox through a system level rigid-flexible coupling model	36
Singularity distance computations for 3-RPR manipulators using extrinsic metrics	36
Is the root fillet curve in involute gears trochoidal? A geometric reassessment	36
Enhancing anti-disturbance performance of redundant cable-driven parallel robots: Analysis and tension distribution method	35
Modeling and performance analysis of a trapezoidal section beam for soft robotic fingers using the fin ray effect	35
Adaptive model predictive control for actuation dynamics compensation in real-time hybrid simulation	35
Stochastic model-based contact force estimation for concentric tube robots	34
Pseudo rigid body model for a nonlinear folding compliant mechanism	34
Design and analysis of a new parallel mechanism with foldable moving platforms—coupled with its conceptual design in multi-pose tracking of PV modules	34
Dynamic models for simulation of Cable-Driven Parallel Robots with elasticity and sagging	34
Rigid-foldable tapered origami patterns derived from type III Bricard octahedra	34
A novel topology modification of spur gear flanks to enhance contact performance and lubrication ability	33
Kinematic and inverse dynamic analysis using mixed and fully Cartesian coordinates with a generic rigid body	33
On the optimal energy efficiency of the multi-rotor UAVs of an aerial work platform based on an aerial cable towed robot	33
A study on quadruped mobile robots	33
Slip decomposition and state estimation for rovers	33
Topological and spatial analysis of self-motion manifolds for global redundancy resolution in kinematically redundant robots	33
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Expanding the family of plane-symmetric 6R deployable polygon mechanisms by systematically exploring the layout of R-joint axes	32
Type synthesis of reconfigurable single-loop mechanisms based on transitional configurations	32
Compliant variable negative to zero to positive stiffness twisting elements	32
Towards realistic simulation of two-stroke marine engines: A floating frame approach	31
A novel energy-efficient actuator integrated with compact variable gravity compensation module	31
Loop-construction mechanism and its network based on quadrilateral mechanisms	31

Design of an Adjustable Constant Force Mechanism Based on Integrated Magnet-beam Structures and an Adjustable Lever Mechanism	31
Design of Ball-Ramp dual clutch transmission to reduce uncertainties in clutch actuator and tie-up effect	31
Dynamic modeling and analysis for inflatable mechanisms considering adhesion and rolling frictional contact	31
Flank modification and meshing analysis of harmonic drives with controlled backlash	31
Using real-time hybrid simulation for active mass damper experimentation and validation	31
Increase of durability in the area of line contact with curved body geometry	31
Modeling and experimental design of a generalized gripper	31
The terminal constraint and coupling kinematics of a novel 3-UPU parallel mechanism with screw type terminal constraints	31
Development of a motion-decoupled finger exoskeleton with integrated joint stiffness estimation	30
An alternating optimization approach integrating linkage design with motion planning for jumping robot	30
Application of the ellipse of elasticity theory to the functional analysis of planar compliant mechanisms	30
Dynamic characteristics of series-parallel hybrid rigid-flexible coupling double-mass underactuated system on floating platform	30
A dynamic gear load distribution model for epicyclic gear sets with a structurally compliant planet carrier	30
Real-time control of a soft manipulator based on reduced order extended position-based dynamics	30
Kinematics of rolling contact: Derivation, misconceptions, and generalisations	30
The kinematic design of redundant robots for maximizing failure-tolerant workspace size	30
Parameters uncertainty analysis of posture control of a four-wheel-legged robot with series slow active suspension system	29
Design of 4-DOF hybrid parallel robots with an integrated three-fingered robot end effector	29
A single-input state-switching building block harnessing internal instabilities	29
Pre-compensation of contour errors for five-axis machine tools through constructing a model reference adaptive control	29
An efficient variable-length viscoelastic beam model for dynamic analysis of hard-magnetic soft continuum robots	29
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Gear design optimization: Stiffness versus dynamics	28
Modular Modeling Methodology applied to kinematically redundant parallel mechanisms	28
Instantaneous kinematics of a planar two-link open chain in complex plane	28
A cable-driven parallel rehabilitation robot for active training of supine patients’ lower limbs	28
Design of a mobile binary parallel robot that exploits nonsingular transitions	28
Cable-driven parallel robot trajectory generation with optimized orientation considering disturbance rejection	28
Surrogate modelling of railway pantograph-catenary interaction using deep Long-Short-Term-Memory neural networks	28
Design and Validation of an X-ray Compatible Remotely Actuated Rotational End-effector for Cable-Driven Parallel Robot	28
Unified terminal constraint and kinematics modeling of lower mobility serial-parallel mechanisms composed of two parallel mechanisms	28
Multiplanar manufacturing: A new approach to design for manufacturing and assembly of origami	28
SuRFR: A fast recursive simulator for soft manipulators with discrete joints on SE(3)	28
Pose-estimation methods for underactuated cable-driven parallel robots	28
Dynamic model of single-DOF spherical mechanisms based on instantaneous pole axes and Eksergian's equation	28
RoManSy, its beginnings and its founders	28
Revisiting third‑order tooth‑contact analysis of hypoid and bevel gears via the Darboux moving‑frame	28
Design and analysis of a redundant actuated humanoid wrist joint parallel mechanism	27
Optimality equivalence and computational advantages of free-floating base dynamics compared to full-body dynamics	27
Dynamics of a modular manipulator with multiple actuation modes for space applications	27
PH curve-based feedrate optimization ensuring analytical compliance with drive axis constraints in five-axis machining	27
Ray-based cable and obstacle interference-free workspace for cable-driven parallel robots	27
Design optimization and validation of a permanent-magnet array for gravity compensation in long-stroke linear motion	27
Increasing the service life prediction accuracy of linear guideways considering real operating conditions	27
Knowledge-enhanced optimization of a mobile parallel robot considering topological structure and dimensions	27
Algebraic synthesis of single-loop 6R spatial mechanisms for constant velocity transmission between two adjacent parallel, intersecting or skew axes	27
Falling dynamics: Accessible saddle and crisis transfer in a passive dynamic Walker	27
A method for point-contact conjugate tooth surfaces with a constant instantaneous transmission ratio generated by point-contact conjugate involute helicoids	27
Robotic fish scales driven by a skin muscle mechanism	26
A simple and versatile topology optimization formulation for flexure synthesis	26
Design and validation of a high wear-resistance composite spline with a sacrificial elastic ring	26
Type synthesis of variable-DOF single-loop spatial mechanisms using Bennett 4R mechanisms and Goldberg 5R mechanisms	26
Some five dimensional persistent submanifolds of the Study quadric	26
Type synthesis of reconfigurable single-loop mechanisms based on planar rhombus mechanisms	26
Kinematic and dynamic analysis of spatial multibody systems based on a formulation with fully Cartesian coordinates and a generic rigid body	26
Modeling of hysteresis curve and study of torsional rigidity and lost motion characteristics of the RV reducer	26
A fast detection method to solve mechanical interference problem in automatic transmission	26
Study on rigid-flexible coupling modeling of planetary gear systems: Incorporation of the pass effect and random excitations	26
Necessary and sufficient condition for a generic 3R serial manipulator to be cuspidal	26
In-hand manipulation using a 3-PRS-finger-based parallel dexterous hand with bidirectional pinching capability	26
Online friction estimation for collaborative robot joint with harmonic reducer: Integrating model estimation with adaptive error learning	25
Load distribution and tooth root stress of highly crowned spherical gear couplings working at high misalignment angles	25
Design, development, and clinical validation of a two degrees of freedom compliant ankle-foot prosthesis based on a 4-4r parallel mechanism	25
Singularity analysis and modular synthesis of over-constrained spatial mechanisms - A case study on Bennett and RPRP linkage	25
Experimental investigation into the state estimation of a forestry crane using the unscented Kalman filter and a multiphysics model	25
A novel analysis method for magnetically actuated soft origami mechanisms	25
Stiffness modulation of an orthopedic robot based on large-range variable stiffness mechanisms	25
A theoretical model for multi-layer jamming systems	25
Concept design of a monolithic compliant series-elastic actuator with integrated position and two-level force sensing	25
A review of bushing modelling approaches for MultiBody simulations	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
Simple mathematical approach for analyzing gear tooth profile errors of different gears cut using same power-skiving tool	25
A review on foot-ground contact modeling strategies for human motion analysis	24
A methodology to restrict the range of motion of joints: Application to the ankle joint complex	24
Task priority based design optimization of a kinematic redundant robot	24
Encircling singularities of a serial robot to find alternative inverse-kinematic solutions	24
A new mathematical model for the product family design of the skiving tools of spur face gears	24
Multiple lubricated joints with long and short bearings in multibody mechanical systems - Modeling, simulation, and performance analysis	24
Modelling gear mesh stiffness including axial effects: Approximate approach	24
Modeling and optimization of various section thickness cross-axis corrugated flexure pivot using chained Maxwell–Mohr method	24

Initial curvature and centroid positioning effects on cross-axis flexural pivots accuracy	24
Synergistic vibration control in heavy-duty helical gear systems through gravity compensation and coupled SCES-SFD dynamics	24
Geometry, kinematics and synthesis of abnormal hourglass worm gearing with centering bearing contact and lower error sensitivity	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
Novel bundle folding deployable mechanisms to realize polygons and polyhedrons	24
Encountering singularities of a serial robot along continuous paths at high precision	24
A new effective mesh stiffness calculation method with accurate contact deformation model for spur and helical gear pairs	24
Quadristability achieved by torsion-bending antagonistic action in a lamina emergent torsional joint	23
Mobility of overconstrained parallel mechanisms with reconfigurable end-effectors	23
Crowned spur gears for constant mesh stiffness: A conceptual approach	23
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Construction method for circular arc elements in rational absolute nodal coordinate formulation	23
Creating a flexible continuum robot using origami and mortise-tenon structure	23
The friction-limited end-effector motion resolution of tendon-actuated and continuum robots	23
Study on excitation and time-varying mesh characteristics of straight bevel gears considering modification and friction	23
Blind parameter identification of implicit differential equations using the collocation discretization and homotopy optimization methods	23
Nonlinear strain energy formulation of spatially deflected strip flexures	23
Unified arm angle solution and obstacle avoidance strategy for the analytical inverse kinematics of SRS robots	23
Stiffness modeling and distribution of a modular cable-driven human-like robotic arm	23
Influence of ingress impact considering the full-tooth meshing period on the dynamic behavior of helical gear systems	23
Dynamic analysis of a three-fingered deployable metamorphic robotic grasper	23
Dynamic modeling and parameter optimization for a pneumatic-driven peristaltic origami robot	23
A mathematical model of parametric tooth profiles for elliptical gears	23
Pitch motion suppression of electric vehicle active suspensions based on multibody dynamics	23
Deployable origami polyhedrons with one-DOF radial motion	22
High-fidelity modelling of lubricated transmissions using a coupled finite element approach	22
Accurate and robust state estimation for Stewart platform via error state Kalman filter with IMU and leg length fusion	22
A wearable robot for lower limb fracture reduction and rehabilitation: Design and experimental verification	22
Modeling and analysis of load distribution ratio and meshing stiffness for orthogonal spur-face gear drive under point contact	22
Geometry of intersecting-axis conical twin-screw rotors	22
A new solution to force analysis including Coulomb friction in mechanism joints	22
Bionic concept and synthesis methods of the biomimetic robot joint mechanism for accurately reproducing the motion pattern of the human knee joint	22
Study on the vibration characteristics of worm helical gear drive	22
A physics-based and data-driven framework providing a guideline for state estimation in active magnetic bearing-supported rotors	22
Topology optimization for dynamic flexible multibody systems using the Flexible Natural Coordinates Formulation	22
Computer-aided synthesis of planar mechanisms with one multiple-joint	22
A novel model of lubricated contact for spur gears	22
Type synthesis of 2T1H parallel mechanisms without helical joints based on analytic formulation of screw type terminal constraints	22
Kineto-static analysis of a hybrid manipulator consisting of rigid and flexible limbs with locking function for planar shape morphing	22
Spatial compliance modeling and optimization of a translational joint using corrugated flexure units	22
Singularities of ABB’s YuMi 7-DOF robot arm	21
Design and analysis of modular deployable antenna mechanism based on a class of self-limiting position units	21
Parameter investigation of bearing based on rolling–sliding contact fatigue crack growth considering load history	21
Optimal dimensional design of parallel manipulators with an illustrative case study: A review	21
Design and parameter optimization of a biomimetic jellyfish origami mechanism (BJOM) based on waterbomb tessellations	21
Thermo-cavitation study of helical gears caused by vibration	21
Quantitative analysis of decoupling and spatial isotropy of a generalised rotation-symmetric 6-DOF Stewart platform	21
Optimization design of multi-stable metamaterial origami mechanism (MSMOM) based on graded height and graded conical degree	21
Topology of Robotic Mechanisms: Framework and Mathematics Methods – In Conjunction with a Review of Four Original Theories	21
Configuration switch and path selection between Schönflies motion and non-Schönflies motion based on quotient manifold of novel reconfigurable parallel mechanisms	21
Design and analysis of a novel metamorphic remote-centre-of-motion mechanism with parallelogram joints	21
A novel two-variable optimization algorithm of TCA for the design of face gear drives	21
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Design and development of a novel piezoelectrically actuated asymmetrical flexible microgripper	21
An analytical solution of the rope-sheave contact in static conditions based on a bristle model	21
The role of gear layout and meshing phase for whine noise reduction in ordinary geartrains	20
An analytical method to control and predict grinding textures on modified gear tooth flanks in CNC generating gear grinding	20
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Updating structural synthesis methodology of mechanisms: from kinematic geometry to kinematic geometry accompanied with statics	20
An improved approach for tooth contact analysis of mismatched involute spiroid gears	20
Mechanism Balancing Taxonomy	20
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Mapping mechanical synthesis to a trainable task: A neural network approach for generalized parallel mechanisms	20
An integrated design method for piezo-actuated compliant mechanisms considering configurations, flexure elements, and actuators	20
An analysis of higher-order kinematics formalisms for an innovative surgical parallel robot	20
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Quantitative comparison of cable models through dimensional analysis	20
Experimental and numerical analyses of grid couplings in quasi-static and dynamic conditions	20
Force-guided heuristic kinematics control of a continuum robot with variable curvatures	19
Closed-form solutions for the inverse kinematics of serial robots using conformal geometric algebra	19
Finding straight line generators through the approximate synthesis of symmetric four-bar coupler curves	19
Coupled dynamic modeling and experimental validation of a collaborative industrial mobile manipulator with human-robot interaction	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
Design, modeling and analysis of a variable camber wing based on initially curved beams	19
Analysis of load distribution for ball screws with circulation modes and geometric errors	19
Analysis of the relative displacements in a thick Origami with double-hinge technique for thickness accommodation	19
Non-smooth unilateral reduced models for co-simulation of mechanical systems	19
Softening nonlinear-stiffness elastic mechanism with continuous adjustability for human–robot interaction force control	19
Ball bearing friction assessment through power minimization	19
Extensions of single-step method for equations of motion from multibody dynamics	19
Analysis of the tooth-root stress of external spur gears with high effective contact ratio	19
Bi-stable boxed thick origami-inspired modular and load-carrying structures	19
Structural synthesis towards intelligent design of plane mechanisms: Current status and future research trend	19
Dynamic stability and efficiency of centrifugal double pendulum vibration absorbers	19
Optimal design of loading device based on a redundantly actuated parallel manipulator	19
Gear mesh stiffness and dynamics: Influence of tooth pair structural stiffness asymmetry	19
Reconfigurable polyhedral mechanisms using scissor-like elements with cantellation transformation between dual geometries	19
A novel offline robust trajectory optimization index and method for underground mining cable-driven parallel robot	19
Two-axis flexure hinges with variable elliptical transverse cross-sections	19
Evaluation of contact curve profiles and improved analytical methodology for dynamic mesh stiffness in spiral bevel gears	18
Design and Dynamic Modelling of Chain Telescopic Robot	18
A generalized approach for topological design of parallel mechanisms featuring symbolic forward kinematics and motion decoupling using motion-decoupling branches	18
A bibliometric overview of Mechanism and Machine Theory journal: Publication trends from 1990 to 2020	18
Power loss model identification in gearboxes: Balancing identifiability and testing time	18