OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The H4-Index of Journal of Intelligent & Robotic Systems is 27. 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 2021-08-01 to 2025-08-01.)

Article	Citations
Visual Loop Closure Detection Based on SqueezeNet Multi-layer Feature Fusion and Adaptive Range Matching Algorithm	218
Resilient Simultaneous Localization and Mapping Fusing Ultra Wide Band Range Measurements and Visual Odometry	59
Robust Extrinsic Self-Calibration of Camera and Solid State LiDAR	55
Beyond Shared Autonomy: Joint Perception and Action for Human-In-The-Loop Mobile Robot Navigation Systems	48
Unified Optimization for Multiple Active Object Recognition Tasks with Feature Decision Tree	46
Deep Reinforcement Learning with Heuristic Corrections for UGV Navigation	45
Modular Multi-Copter Structure Control for Cooperative Aerial Cargo Transportation	42
Terrain-Shape-Adaptive Coverage Path Planning With Traversability Analysis	39
A Multi-modal Framework for Robots to Learn Manipulation Tasks from Human Demonstrations	38
An Optimized Path Tracking Approach Considering Obstacle Avoidance and Comfort	38
Planning Multi-fingered Grasps with Reachability Awareness in Unrestricted Workspace	38
Full Coverage Path Planning Methods of Harvesting Robot with Multi-Objective Constraints	36
Robot End-Effector Mounted Camera Pose Optimization in Object Detection-Based Tasks	35
What is in a Name: Defining Key Terms in Urban Air Mobility	34
LiDAR-based Structure Tracking for Agricultural Robots: Application to Autonomous Navigation in Vineyards	33
Swarm Intelligence Based Nonlinear Friction and Dynamic Parameters Identification for a 6-DOF Robotic Manipulator	31
VOLUME 107, Issue 1, January 2023	30
Propulsive Element Normal Force Based on Acceleration Measurements Experienced by a Subcarangiform Robotic Fish	30
A Sim-to-real Practical Approach to Teach Robotics into K-12: A Case Study of Simulators, Educational and DIY Robotics in Competition-based Learning	28
Implementation of European Drone Regulations - Status Quo and Assessment	28
Volume 104, Issue 1, January 2022	28
VOLUME 106, Issue 1, September 2022	28
Event-triggered-based Decentralized Optimal Control of Modular Robot Manipulators Using RNN Identifier	28
Bioinspired Legged Robot Design via Blended Physical and Virtual Impedance Control	28
Design and Analysis of a Novel Swimming Mechanism Inspired from Frogs	27

Disturbance Adapting Walking Pattern Generation Using Capture Point Feedback Considering CoM Control Performance	27
Leonardo Drone Contest Autonomous Drone Competition: Overview, Results, and Lessons Learned from Politecnico di Milano Team	27