OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The median citation count of International Journal of Humanoid Robotics is 1. 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 2022-08-01 to 2026-08-01.)

Article	Citations
Design and Control of a Novel Hydraulic-Driven Humanoid Hand	35
Robot Path Planning Based on the Tidal Optimization Algorithm: A New Swarm Intelligence Approach	29
Vision Transformer with Scale-Invariant Features for Human Activity Recognition in Smart Surveillance-Based Fall Detection	24
Human Motion Analysis and Generation Based on Optical Sensors and Deep Learning	21
Humanoid Robots CEOs and Leaders in Project Management: Decision-Making, Human Oversight, Team Dynamics and Ethics	16
A Deep Reinforcement Learning Model for Humanoid Robot Navigation and Task Scheduling in Automated Supply Chains	11
Optimizing VR Learning with Eye-Tracking and Deep Learning: Enhancing Concentration and Memory	9
Resource-Optimized Attan Group Activity Classification Using Long Short-Term Convolutional Neural Networks	8
Intelligent Image Processing Technology for Badminton Robot under Machine Vision of Internet of Things	8
Reinforcement Learning for Bipedal Gait with MAX-E2 Humanoid Robot	8
AI-Enhanced Wearable Systems for Proactive Detection of Cognitive Decline in Elderly People	8
An Experimental Analysis of Skeletal Muscles from the Perspective of Bionic Flexible Driving	7
When Deep is not Enough: Towards Understanding Shallow and Continual Learning Models in Realistic Environmental Sound Classification for Robots	7
Multimodal Feature Fusion with Hybrid CNN for Real-Time Sign Language Recognition in Human–Robot Interaction	7
Emotional Dynamics in Commercial Exhibition Spaces: An Eye-Tracking Approach with Human Action Recognition Insights	6
Anthology: Cognitive Developmental Humanoids Robotics	6
A Nonlinear Optimal Control Approach for Dual-Arm Robotic Manipulators	5
Humanoid Trajectory Optimization with B-Splines and Analytical Centroidal Momentum Derivatives	5
Multi-View Camera-Based Large-Scale Multi-Person Motion Capture and Recognition	4
Industrial Collaborative Robotics, Humanoid Cobots, and Social Embodiment: A Critical Look on Human–Robot Interaction	4
Biological Motion Aids Gestural Communication by Humanoid Social Robots	4
Stable Control Algorithm for Slope Movement of Differential Drive Robot in Non-Flat Terrain	4
Using Hebbian Learning for Training Spiking Neural Networks to Control Fingers of Robotic Hands	4
Dynamic Posture Stabilization Of Humanoid Robot NAO Using 3D-Multilinked Dual Spring-Loaded Inverted Pendulum Model for Uneven and Inclined Floor	4
Establishment and Application of Taekwondo Intelligent Learning and Skill Analysis Based on Sensor Technology in the Context of Big Data	4

Advanced IoT-Based Activity Recognition System Using Meerkat Optimization Algorithm with Feature Selection Model for Elderly and Disabled People	4
Tracking Object’s Pose via Dynamic Tactile Interaction	4
Research on UWB Distributed Node Aided Indoor Positioning Method in Dynamic NLOS Environment	3
Application and Improvement of MFCC in Gesture Recognition with Surface Electromyography	3
Design a Four-Bar Mechanism for Specific Upper Limb Muscle Strength Rehabilitation Using Genetic Algorithm	3
Humanoid-Recognition-Guided Generative Design: Integrating Biomimetic Semantic Features and Human–AI Co-Creation for Creative Furniture Concept Development	3
Robotic Vision-Driven Behavior Recognition Model Based on Adaptive Attention Mechanism and Scene Significance Region Extraction	3
Reference Motion Quality and Design Choices for Bipedal Walking with PPO	3
Artificial Intelligence Combined with Deep Learning in Film and Television Quality Education for the Youth	3
Interplay Between Computational Neuroscience and Humanoid Robotics: Past and Future	3
Avatar	3
Author Index Volume 22 (2025)	2
A Hybrid Generative Adversarial Framework for Image Captioning with Reinforced Attention and Metaheuristic Optimization	2
Reinforcement Learning with Model-Based Step Adaptation for Robust Bipedal Locomotion	2
On the Influence of Social Robots in Cognitive Multitasking	2
A Novel Low-Cost ZMP Estimation Method for Humanoid Gait using Inertial Measurement Devices: Concept and Experiments	2
A Self-Regulatory Framework That Explains Artistic Style Identification	2
Takeoff Dynamic Modeling and Prototype Design of Humanoid Robot	2
Development and Performance Analysis of Two-Legged Torso-Less Robot	2
ZMP — Where Are We After Fifty-Five Years?	2
Research on UAV Path Planning Strategy Integrating Bionic Intelligence and Collaborative Perception	2
Optimizing Gaussian Mixture Models with the Black-Winged Kite Algorithm for Enhanced Clustering Performance	2
Task-Oriented Self-Imitation Learning for Robotic Autonomous Skill Acquisition	2
Structural Design and Link Optimization for a Lower Limb Exoskeleton with Four Link Knee Joints	2
The Application of Interactive Humanoid Robots in the History Education of Museums Under Artificial Intelligence	2
Robot Arm Technology in Detection and Manipulation in Smart Pharmacies: A Review	2
A Multi-Objective Hybrid PSO–DLS Optimization Framework for Redundant Inverse Kinematics of Anthropomorphic Upper-Limb Manipulators	1
A Computer Vision Framework for Real-Time Continuous Sign Language Translation Using CNN–LSTM and Multimodal Body Movement Analysis	1
Control Barrier Function-based Whole-body Control Framework for Humanoid Robots	1
AI and Leadership in the Age of Automation: A Critical Analysis of Generation Z’s Perspectives on Humanoid Robot Leaders	1
Design and Kinematics Analysis of a Novel Modular Hybrid Humanoid Robotic Arm	1
Advancements in Agricultural Automation: A Comprehensive Review of Artificial Intelligence and Humanoid Robotics in Farming	1
Do Industrial Robots Influence Labor Migration? Retrospective Findings from China	1
Artificial Intelligence-Oriented User Interface Design and Human Behavior Recognition based on Human–Computer Nature Interaction	1
Biped Walking Stability Based on Step Timing and Location Adjustments Using Analytical Method	1
Salient Image-Based Semantic Feature Matching for Action Recognition and Movement Imitation in Humanoid Robots: A Wushu Sanda Case Study	1
Plantar Haptic Display to Estimate the Position of the Projected Center of Gravity of a Humanoid	1
Editorial: Arrivederci	1
Research on Multimodal Information Processing and Behavior Generation for Humanoid Robots Based on PaLM 2 and Multimodal Transformer Architecture	1
Learning Behavior Analysis in the Classroom Based on Deep Learning	1
Reinforcement Learning-Based Approach to Robot Path Tracking in Nonlinear Dynamic Environments	1
New Solution to 3D Projection in Human-like Binocular Vision	1
Mechanical Design of a Giant Human Riding Biped Humanoid Robot, Method II	1
A Novel Foot Placement Planning of Biped Robots Based on A* Algorithm and Kinematic Manipulability	1
Socially Assistive Robots’ Deployment in Healthcare Settings: A Global Perspective	1
Few-Shot Multimodal Sensor Fusion Framework for Adaptive Sports Action Recognition in Inclusive Physical Education	1
Walking Speed Control of Planar Bipedal Robot with Phase Control	1
Intrinsic Topology and Multi-Scale Temporal Modeling for Skeleton-Based Human Action Recognition in Smart Surveillance Systems	1
Research on Virtual Human Body Modeling and Taekwondo Movement Control Technology Based on Visual Perception	1
WLMMF- Wireless Multimodal Fusion of mm-Wave Radar and Vision for Real-Time Human Action Recognition (RT-HAR) in Mobile Robotics (MR)	1

Robust Walking and Running Gaits for Biped Robots with a QP-Based Whole-Body Controller	1
HRFN3D: High-Resolution Feature Network for 3D Point Cloud	1