OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Industrial Robot-The International Journal of Robotics Research and Ap is 5. 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 2020-05-01 to 2024-05-01.)

Article	Citations
Challenges and opportunities in human robot collaboration context of Industry 4.0 - a state of the art review	85
Wearable sensor-based pattern mining for human activity recognition: deep learning approach	47
Review on state-of-the-art dynamic task allocation strategies for multiple-robot systems	45
Robots in a contagious world	41
3D printing towards implementing Industry 4.0: sustainability aspects, barriers and challenges	40
Development of a solution for adding a collaborative robot to an industrial AGV	35
Design and control of an exoskeleton robot with EMG-driven electrical stimulation for upper limb rehabilitation	30
Technology jump in the industry: human–robot cooperation in production	27
Exploring relationships between Lean 4.0 and manufacturing industry	25
Mechanical arm obstacle avoidance path planning based on improved artificial potential field method	24
An intelligent robot for indoor substation inspection	24
Enhanced DWA algorithm for local path planning of mobile robot	20
Comprehensive study of skid-steer wheeled mobile robots: development and challenges	20
Implementation of passive compliance training on a parallel ankle rehabilitation robot to enhance safety	17
A new joint friction model for parameter identification and sensor-less hand guiding in industrial robots	15
The role of robots in firefighting	15
A survey of energy-efficient motion planning for wheeled mobile robots	14
Perspectives of cybersecurity for ameliorative Industry 4.0 era: a review-based framework	12
Real-time trajectory tracking control of Stewart platform using fractional order fuzzy PID controller optimized by particle swarm algorithm	12
Linear-extended-state-observer-based prescribed performance control for trajectory tracking of a robotic manipulator	12
Intelligent obstacle avoidance path planning method for picking manipulator combined with artificial potential field method	12
Augmented reality – an important aspect of Industry 4.0	11
Force tracking control of grinding end effector based on backstepping + PID	11
A CPG-based gait planning and motion performance analysis for quadruped robot	11
A lightweight variable stiffness knee exoskeleton driven by shape memory alloy	11

A novel method to identify DH parameters of the rigid serial-link robot based on a geometry model	11
Improved random sampling consensus algorithm for vision navigation of intelligent harvester robot	10
Research on key technologies of multi-task-oriented live maintenance robots for Ultra High Voltage multi-split transmission lines	10
Comparative study of various machine learning algorithms and Denavit–Hartenberg approach for the inverse kinematic solutions in a 3-PPSS parallel manipulator	10
Exploring contributions of drones towards Industry 4.0	10
Framework development and evaluation of Industry 4.0 technological aspects towards improving the circular economy-based supply chain	10
A novel series-parallel hybrid robot for climbing transmission tower	10
Study on multi-section continuum robot wire-tension feedback control and load manipulability	9
Fault data screening and failure rate prediction framework-based bathtub curve on industrial robots	9
Humanoid robots from the past to the present	9
Static modeling and analysis of soft manipulator considering environment contact based on segmented constant curvature method	9
A review of indoor-orbital electrical inspection robots in substations	9
Vision sensor based residual vibration suppression strategy of non-deformable object for robot-assisted assembly operation with gripper flexibility	8
Obstacle detection based on depth fusion of lidar and radar in challenging conditions	8
Barrier Lyapunov function-based robot control with an augmented neural network approximator	8
Development of a soft cable-driven hand exoskeleton for assisted rehabilitation training	8
The changing face of the automotive robotics industry	8
Exoskeletons: a review of recent progress	8
PID control of an omnidirectional mobile platform based on an RBF neural network controller	8
An intelligent control system for robot massaging with uncertain skin characteristics	8
Deformation prediction based on an adaptive GA-BPNN and the online compensation of a 5-DOF hybrid robot	7
Task motion planning for anthropomorphic arms based on human arm movement primitives	7
Automatic robotic recharging systems – development and challenges	7
A point cloud registration-based calibration algorithm for robot offline programming automatic loading in aero-grinding applications	7
Interfacing an industrial robot and MATLAB for predictive visual servoing	7
Active disturbance rejection motion control of spherical robot with parameter tuning	7
Intelligent control of quad-rotor aircrafts with a STM32 microcontroller using deep neural networks	7
An integrated vision-based system for efficient robot arm teleoperation	7
Robotic milling of complex NURBS surface with fixed cutter axis control method	7
Multimode fusion perception for transparent glass recognition	7
Shape sensing and feedback control of the catheter robot for interventional surgery	7
Probability Dueling DQN active visual SLAM for autonomous navigation in indoor environment	6
A novel tracking system for human following robots with fusion of MMW radar and monocular vision	6
Robot obstacle avoidance system using deep reinforcement learning	6
Hybrid oscillator-based no-delay hip exoskeleton control for free walking assistance	6
Adaptive enhanced admittance force-tracking controller design for highly dynamic interactive tasks	6
A dual-arm mobile robot system performing assistive tasks operated via P300-based brain computer interface	6
Progressive schema of 5G for Industry 4.0: features, enablers, and services	6
The role of robots in entertainment	6
A systematic review of technological advancements in signal sensing, actuation, control and training methods in robotic exoskeletons for rehabilitation	6
The role of robotics in additive manufacturing: review of the AM processes and introduction of an intelligent system	6
Multiple peg-in-hole compliant assembly based on a learning-accelerated deep deterministic policy gradient strategy	6
Design and optimization of actuator for multi-joint soft rehabilitation glove	6
Development of a UVC-based disinfection robot	6
Robotic system design and development for automated dismantling of PCB waste	6
Robust-adaptive-behavior strategy for human-following robots in unknown environments based on fuzzy inference mechanism	6
Probabilistic vehicle trajectory prediction via driver characteristic and intention estimation model under uncertainty	6
Recent trends and role of large area flexible electronics in shape sensing application – a review	6
Soft actuator using sponge units with constrained film and layer jamming	5
Error compensation based on surface reconstruction for industrial robot on two-dimensional manifold	5

Vehicle direct yaw moment control system based on the improved linear quadratic regulator	5
Research on the influence of ground effect on the performance of robotic fish propelled by oscillating paired pectoral fins	5
Improved A* algorithm and model predictive control- based path planning and tracking framework for hexapod robots	5
A cloud-edge-terminal-based robotic system for airport runway inspection	5
A global, continuous calibration curvature strategy for bending sensors of soft fingers	5
A cascaded CNN-based method for monocular vision robotic grasping	5
Circumferentially rotatable inspection robot with elastic suspensions for bridge cables	5
GLO-SLAM: a slam system optimally combining GPS and LiDAR odometry	5
Novel fractional hybrid impedance control of series elastic muscle-tendon actuator	5
A flexible gripper with a wide-range variable stiffness structure based on shape memory alloy	5
Sensors and tribological systems: applications for industry 4.0	5
Robots poised to transform agriculture	5
AdaptPack Studio: an automated intelligent framework for offline factory programming	5
Integrating human experience in deep reinforcement learning for multi-UAV collision detection and avoidance	5
Production and maintenance in industries: impact of industry 4.0	5
An improved pure pursuit path tracking control method based on heading error rate	5
Topological drone navigation in uncertain environment	5
Dynamical system based variable admittance control for physical human-robot interaction	5
Adaptive fractional-order admittance control for force tracking in highly dynamic unknown environments	5