OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Frontiers of Mechanical Engineering is 9. 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 2021-10-01 to 2025-10-01.)

Article	Citations
Finite-step-integration: An original method for the forward kinematics analysis of parallel manipulators	261
Deep convolutional tree-inspired network: a decision-tree-structured neural network for hierarchical fault diagnosis of bearings	169
Comprehensive kinetostatic modeling and morphology characterization of cable-driven continuum robots for in-situ aero-engine maintenance	91
Carbon emission in manufacturing processes: modeling and evaluation	82
Cusp points and assembly changing motions in the PRR-PR-PRR planar parallel manipulator	81
3D-printed self-healing, biodegradable materials and their applications	72
Analysis and solution for the curling stone throwing of a novel six-legged curling robot in curling competition	68
Characteristics and mechanisms of ductile-to-brittle transition of thin steel plates with coatings fabricated by laser directed energy deposition	57
Three-dimensional parametric contact analysis of planetary roller screw mechanism and its application in grouping for selective assembly	41
Massively efficient filter for topology optimization based on the splitting of tensor product structure	40
Subsurface damage pattern and formation mechanism of monocrystalline β-Ga2O3 in grinding process	32
Development of an analytical model to estimate the churning losses in high-speed axial piston pumps	30
Unified method for typical gear failure modeling and stiffness calculation based on the matrix equation	28
Heat transfer in cutting and grinding processes: mechanisms, models, and applications	26
A multi-sensor relation model for recognizing and localizing faults of machines based on network analysis	26
Prediction model and loosening characteristics of a bolted connection system under torsional excitation	24
Mechanism of material removal and chip formation of alumina dispersion strengthened copper in micro-milling	24
Rapid in situ alloying of CoCrFeMnNi high-entropy alloy from elemental feedstock toward high-throughput synthesis via laser powder bed fusion	24
Processing parameter optimization of fiber laser beam welding using an ensemble of metamodels and MOABC	23
Vibration characteristics and machining performance of a novel perforated ultrasonic vibration platform in the grinding of particulate-reinforced titanium matrix composites	21
Cryogenic minimum quantity lubrication machining: from mechanism to application	21
Fatigue and impact analysis and multi-objective optimization design of Mg/Al assembled wheel considering riveting residual stress	16
A bionic approach for the mechanical and electrical decoupling of an MEMS capacitive sensor in ultralow force measurement	16
Digital twin-assisted gearbox dynamic model updating toward fault diagnosis	15
Reduced-order modeling and vibration transfer analysis of a fluid-delivering branch pipeline that consider fluid–solid interactions	14

Toward autonomous mining: design and development of an unmanned electric shovel via point cloud-based optimal trajectory planning	14
Method for solving the nonlinear inverse problem in gas face seal diagnosis based on surrogate models	14
Obstacle-circumventing adaptive control of a four-wheeled mobile robot subjected to motion uncertainties	14
Cutting performance of surgical electrodes by constructing bionic microstriped structures	13
Numerical simulation and experimental research on the wheel brush sampling process of an asteroid sampler	13
Intelligent control of additively manufactured beads on the basis of target morphologies and thermal field	12
Compliance motion control of the hydraulic dual-arm manipulator with adaptive mass estimation of unknown object	12
Design and characteristic research of a novel electromechanical-hydraulic hybrid actuator with two transmission mechanisms	12
Design of umbrella-like mechanically deployable aerodynamic decelerators on the basis of plane-symmetric 7R linkages	12
Development of lunar regolith-based composite for in-situ 3D printing via high-pressure extrusion system	11
Bionic soft robotic gripper with feedback control for adaptive grasping and capturing applications	11
Efficient measurement and optical proximity correction modeling to catch lithography pattern shift issues of arbitrarily distributed hole layer	11
Tribological behavior of tool-workpiece interface during milling of ultra-high strength steel under different cooling conditions	10
Radial electromagnetic type unbalance vibration self-recovery regulation system for high-end grinding machine spindles	10
Landing control method of a lightweight four-legged landing and walking robot	10
High-efficiency five-axis plunge milling technology with double-row slotting for integral impellers	10
Design and analysis of partially decoupled translational parallel mechanisms with single-loop structures	10
Multiresolution and multimaterial topology optimization of fail-safe structures under B-spline spaces	10
Lift system optimization for hover-capable flapping wing micro air vehicle	10
Multiobjective trajectory optimization of intelligent electro-hydraulic shovel	10
Laser polishing of a high-entropy alloy manufactured by selective laser melting	9
Mesh relationship modeling and dynamic characteristic analysis of external spur gears with gear wear	9
Different manipulation mode analysis of a radial symmetrical hexapod robot with leg—arm integration	9
General closed-form inverse kinematics for arbitrary three-joint subproblems based on the product of exponential model	9
Machinability of ultrasonic vibration-assisted micro-grinding in biological bone using nanolubricant	9
Development of a masticatory robot using a novel cable-driven linear actuator with bidirectional motion	9
Edge preparation methods for cutting tools: a review	9