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  • TAO Yong, WAN Jiahao, WANG Tianmiao, XIONG Youjun, WANG Baicun, ZHANG Wenbo, DENG Changyi, TAO Yu, YANG Geng, WEI Hongxing
    Journal of Mechanical Engineering. 2025, 61(15): 121-147. https://doi.org/10.3901/JME.2025.15.121
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    The technology of humanoid robots is currently evolving rapidly, becoming a new focal point for global technological innovation and industrial upgrading. As an important representative of embodied intelligence, humanoid robots possess vast development potential and application prospects. Based on the multidisciplinary intersections, complex systems, and high levels of integration inherent in humanoid robot technology, this review synthesizes the latest research achievements and industry developments in this field, focusing on the current technological status and development trends of humanoid robots. First, the definition and developmental history of humanoid robots are introduced, describing the current status of development in both foreign and domestic contexts from the perspectives of technological level, industrial landscape, and policy support. A comparison and summary of the typical technological development characteristics and product features between domestic and international advancements are provided. Key core technologies are analyzed in detail, including critical components, environmental perception and scene understanding, gait control and dexterous manipulation, embodied intelligence and large models, human-robot collaboration and interaction, as well as operating systems and toolchains. The implementation pathways and current research progress of these technologies are discussed. Furthermore, typical applications of humanoid robots in specialized service environments, intelligent manufacturing, and household and social services are presented, exploring their expansion potential in emerging application areas. The main challenges faced by humanoid robot development are analyzed, focusing on technological bottlenecks and application difficulties. Finally, based on the development status of technologies and applications, an outlook on the trends in embodied intelligence represented by humanoid robots is provided, particularly in areas such as multimodal vertical large models, high-performance simulation training platforms, and safety and ethics. This review aims to summarize and grasp the dynamics of cutting-edge technological developments in humanoid robots domestically and internationally, while offering insights and references for those engaged in the research and development of humanoid robot technologies and products, thus contributing to the advancement and industrialization of humanoid robot technology in China.
  • WANGKai, ZHANGYing, LIANGJi-ming, JIHai
    Manufacturing Automation. 2025, 47(7): 174-181. https://doi.org/10.3969/j.issn.1009-0134.2025.07.020

    The application scenarios of large-scale equipment data communication in industrial sites requires a data communication solution with low latency, large capacity and high speed. This paper compares mainstream cellular IoT technologies, proposes an industrial site data collection technology solution based on the 5G lite technology RedCap, desigs a data communication terminal based on 5G RedCap technology, and verifies its feasibility through testing. The data communication terminal based on 5G RedCap technology can well meet the needs of industrial site data communication, is in a valuble position to be promoted and applied in the field of IIoT, and will push forward the development and evolution of cellular IoT towards end-network collaboration.

  • ZHANG Jie, DING Pengfei, WANG Baicun, ZHANG Peng, Lü Youlong, WANG Junliang
    Journal of Mechanical Engineering. 2025, 61(15): 4-20. https://doi.org/10.3901/JME.2025.15.004
    The European Union’s Industry 5.0 initiative introduces a new era of intelligent manufacturing that emphasizes a human-centric approach, driving the rapid advancement of human-centric manufacturing(human-centered smart manufacturing). As one of the core paradigms of this concept, human-robot collaboration(HRC) has emerged as a key research focus in the industrial manufacturing domain in recent years. This study conducts a comprehensive analysis of the past and future of HRC, focusing on the following aspects: reviewing the development and evolution of human-machine relationships, exploring the iterative progression and integration of HRC models, summarizing the typical applications of HRC across various fields, and envisioning future development goals and technological breakthroughs. The evolution of human-machine relationships is elucidated by examining the coupling between industrial development trajectories and the increasing empathy between humans and machines. Based on the characteristics of human-machine relationships and collaboration, the iterative advancements and integration of HRC models in manufacturing systems are analyzed and summarized. Three typical modes of HRC—human-machine interaction, human-machine coordination, and human-machine symbiosis—are reviewed for their applications in fields such as product assembly, robotic control, and autonomous driving. The shortcomings and challenges of these modes in practical applications are also discussed. Finally, the future vision and developmental directions of HRC are outlined, with an emphasis on the new technologies and theories needed to overcome existing challenges in the era of advanced human-robot collaboration. These efforts aim to propel the manufacturing system toward a new level of human-centric intelligent manufacturing.
  • LIU Tingyu, WENG Chenyi, WANG Baicun, ZHENG Pai, ZHAO Qiangqiang, WANG Haoqi, DONG Yuanfa, ZHUANG Cunbo, LENG Jiewu, XIANG Feng, CHEN Chengjun, ZHOU Xiaozhou, LI Xingyu, JIAO Lei, WANG Xiaoyu, NI Zhonghua
    Journal of Mechanical Engineering. 2025, 61(15): 57-81. https://doi.org/10.3901/JME.2025.15.057
    With the continuous deep integration of new generation information technology and manufacturing technology, the human-centric smart manufacturing paradigm is reshaping traditional industrial production models. Human activity recognition technology, as a key enabling technology for implementing human-oriented smart manufacturing, primarily focuses on intelligent recognition and understanding of human activity semantics, which shows broad application prospects. A systematic exploration of the current development status, key challenges, and application prospects of human activity recognition technology in industrial scenarios helps promote theoretical development and innovative practices of human-oriented smart manufacturing. First, based on the developmental trajectory of human activity recognition technology, this study deeply analyzes the evolution process of core technologies such as human perception, activity modeling, and activity recognition, laying the technical foundation for industrial applications of human activity recognition technology; second, focusing on the special requirements of industrial scenarios, it emphasizes research on key technologies including robust multi-modal perception systems, multi-scale activity understanding frameworks, human-machine collaboration with integrated intention understanding, and optimized deployment in industrial scenarios; on this basis, it systematically analyzes and evaluates the quality of human activity datasets in industrial scenarios, and highlights the practical progress of human activity recognition technology in typical application scenarios such as production safety control, production scheduling optimization, process improvement, and activity enhancement; finally, combined with emerging technologies such as spatial intelligence, physiological-cognitive integration, and multi-modal large language models, it envisions future development directions for human activity recognition technology in industrial settings.
  • CHEN Yanlin, DENG Xiaoheng, ZHANG Xianmin, HUANG Yanjiang
    Journal of Mechanical Engineering. 2025, 61(19): 1-17. https://doi.org/10.3901/JME.2025.19.001
    Cable-driven robots have attracted significant attention from researchers due to their advantages of low inertia, light weight, and extensive operational range. However, the inherent flexibility of cables and their unidirectional force transmission characteristics pose challenges for precise control. Achieving efficient and accurate motion control requires in-depth research on cable tension distribution, robot dynamics, and control strategies. This research reviews the research progress in the field of cable-driven robots. Firstly, it focuses on tension computation and optimization methods, including null-space method, geometric method, and least-squares method, comparing their advantages, disadvantages, and applicable scenarios. Secondly, it summarizes advancements in dynamic modeling approaches, such as the Lagrange method, Newton-Euler method, and the principle of virtual work, evaluating their strengths and weaknesses in modeling the dynamics of cable-driven continuum robots. Thirdly, it reviews the progress in control strategies for cable-driven robots, comparing model-based and model-free control approaches. Finally, the current state of research is summarized, and future development trends in cable-driven robots are discussed.
  • GAO Han, PU Qiran, ZHAO Yongsheng, ZHANG Maolin, WU Zijian, CHENG Baoping, WANG Baicun
    Journal of Mechanical Engineering. 2025, 61(15): 105-120. https://doi.org/10.3901/JME.2025.15.105
    Non-invasive brain-computer interface(BCI) technology, as an emerging human-computer interaction method, has demonstrated broad application prospects in the field of robot control. This study firstly outlines the background and importance of its development, and deeply discusses the physiological basis of brain electrical activity, clarifying how electroencephalography(EEG) has become a common measurement tool for BCI systems due to its non-invasiveness and convenience. Subsequently, this study analyzes the advantages and disadvantages of typical EEG paradigms and applicable scenarios-including active ones such as motor imagery, reactive ones such as steady-state visual evoked potential(SSVEP), event-related potential P300, and hybrid paradigms that combine the advantages of multiple paradigms. hybrid paradigms that combine the advantages of multiple paradigms, showing how these paradigms can realize complex and efficient robot control tasks. In addition, this study systematically introduces the key steps from EEG signal acquisition to preprocessing and pattern recognition, emphasizes the role of deep learning in improving decoding accuracy, and also points out its challenges, such as high data volume requirements and poor model interpretability. Finally, this study summarizes the development trends and research challenges of BCI technology, and proposes directions to promote the further development of non-invasive BCI technology in practical robot control applications. In summary, this study not only provides an exploration of the application of non-invasive BCI technology in robot control, but also emphasizes the transformative impact that this technology may bring in the future, providing reference and inspiration for subsequent research.
  • DUJia-zhen, DAIJun, ZHANGTie, TAOZhi-hao
    Manufacturing Automation. 2025, 47(9): 75-82. https://doi.org/10.3969/j.issn.1009-0134.2025.09.010

    To ensure the safety and stability of the power transmission systems and achieve comprehensive inspection and maintenance of newly constructed power transmission towers, this paper proposes a centrally symmetric quadrupedal humanoid climbing robot designed for existing foot pegs used by maintenance workers to climb towers. Each limb is configured with 3-1-2 arrangement. At the end of each limb, a large-tolerance, semi-enclosed hook-type gripping tool is designed specifically for the foot pegs. This tool features high tolerance, eliminating the need for precise end-effector positioning and enabling rapid engagement with the foot pegs. Humanoid climbing gait planning method is developed, facilitating the robot's full-range climbing of the power transmission tower by quickly hooking and gripping the foot pegs using the hook-type tool. Targeting a 40-meter-high self-supporting transmission tower, the robot's full-range climbing dynamics model and simulations were completed. Simulation results demonstrate that the proposed robot configuration can achieve humanoid full-range climbing of the tower, with a climbing time from the base to the top of less than 30 minutes, matching the efficiency of maintenance personnel. This provides a feasible solution for robotic maintenance applications in power transmission towers.

  • LIZhen-fei, YUANTong-wen, ZHUGuang-yu, YANGChao, MEIYu-ye
    Manufacturing Automation. 2025, 47(10): 72-79. https://doi.org/10.3969/j.issn.1009-0134.2025.10.008
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    To address the challenges of frequent bearing failures under complex working conditions, as well as the low real-time performance and strong dependence on manual feature extraction in traditional diagnostic methods, this paper proposes a bearing fault diagnosis method based on a deep learning model combining a Multi-Scale Convolutional Neural Network (MSCNN) and Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM), and develops an intelligent bearing health management system. The system adopts an end-to-end diagnostic workflow, directly taking raw time-domain vibration signals as input. It extracts hierarchical local features across different frequency domains through MSCNN, and captures the temporal evolution of fault characteristics using LSTM, thereby achieving high-accuracy automated fault classification. To enhance the interpretability of diagnostic results and support intelligent maintenance decisions, the system integrates the Chinese large language model iFLYTEK Spark, which generates natural language diagnostic reports and maintenance suggestions through standardized prompts. The system is deployed on a domestically developed Phytium quad-core processor platform, ensuring full autonomy and reliability of both hardware and software components for industrial applications. Experimental results show that the proposed system achieves an average classification accuracy of 98.46% on the CWRU bearing dataset, and 96.73% on the AITHE bearing fault dataset, demonstrating strong robustness and cross-dataset generalization under complex and noisy conditions. With real-time visualization of diagnostic results and maintenance recommendations through a human-machine interface (HMI), this system provides a reliable and intelligent solution for equipment health management and predictive maintenance.

  • NING Fangwei, LU Jiaxing, WANG Yixuan, MA Yushan, LI Lei, LI Heran, SHI Yan
    Journal of Mechanical Engineering. 2025, 61(24): 267-284. https://doi.org/10.3901/JME.2025.24.267
    With the rapid development of generative artificial intelligence, the field of mechanical design has ushered in new changes. The design concept is gradually developed from the traditional “computer-aided + artificial experience” to “historical design data and knowledge + generative modeling” with advanced intelligence, and specific design behavior is developed from “manual modeling” to “generative modeling”, and the mechanical product design driver is developed from manual experience to data knowledge. In response to this development trend, a new mechanical design concept is proposed: Intelligent generative design (IGD). The content composition, core operation mechanism, design features, and key technologies of IGD are described in this article. On this basis, this study explores the application value of IGD in mechanical product design, and points out the new trend and development direction for the design of mechanical products.
  • MAO Yangyang, DENG Haipeng, WANG Bingchuan, WANG Yong
    Journal of Mechanical Engineering. 2025, 61(16): 180-203. https://doi.org/10.3901/JME.2025.16.180
    As a representative of innovative energy storage devices, lithium-ion batteries have been widely used due to their excellent performance and environmentally friendly properties. However, the long charging time caused by slow charging and the degradation caused by fast charging remain critical issues that hinder the further promotion and development of lithium-ion batteries. To this end, the design of the fast charging strategies of lithium-ion batteries has become a hot research topic recently. To summarize the research progress, a systematic review of current research on this topic is presented from three aspects: formulation of the charging problem, establishment of battery models, and design of charging methods, all core elements in the fast charging strategy design. First, the research background of the fast charging strategy design is introduced. Specifically, how to set the optimization objectives, constraints, and design variables of the design problem is investigated. Second, the internal mechanisms of lithium-ion batteries and some commonly used battery models are briefly described, and the modeling methods that incorporate machine learning are also summarized. Additionally, various existing charging methods are especially analyzed and classified based on their characteristics. Moreover, based on the current research status, some future directions are given, aiming to offer researchers a valuable opportunity to design more efficient and user-friendly fast charging strategies.
  • ZHAOYang, WANGZhong-ren, ZHOUShu-ming, LYUQing-hai, HEWei-guo
    Manufacturing Automation. 2025, 47(7): 23-31. https://doi.org/10.3969/j.issn.1009-0134.2025.07.004

    Detection on the surface defect of Pouch Cells is a key procedure of the production process. Aiming at the problems of low detection accuracy and difficult imaging of large-sized batteries in the existing detection methods, a detection method based on photometric stereo imaging and deep learning was proposed. Firstly, a Multi-Source Time-Sharing Exposure Imaging System (MSTIS) was established by combining photometric stereo and line scan camera imaging technology. After obtaining the surface images of batteries under different light sources through time-sharing exposure, photometric stereo calculation was conducted to obtain the curvature map with 3D information. Then, to solve the problem of missed detection of minor target and multi-scale defects, the YOLOv8 algorithm was improved. An edge information enhancement module (EIEM) was developed using a dual-channel convolution structure, which incorporated Sobel convolution and conventional convolution to improve feature edge extraction capabilities. The semantic and detail information fusion method (SDI) was integrated with the bidirectional feature pyramid module to boost the recognition accuracy of tiny defects. A lightweight shared convolution detection head was also implemented to reduce the algorithm's computational load.The experimental results show that the average detection accuracy of this method reaches 94.2% and the detection speed reaches 116 FPS, which can effectively detect the surface defects of pouch cells.

  • TAOYong, XIAOShu-zhen, GAOHe, CHENYi-xian, WEIHong-xing
    Manufacturing Automation. 2025, 47(12): 1-18. https://doi.org/10.3969/j.issn.1009-0134.2025.12.001
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    The dexterous multi-fingered robotic hand, serving as a key end-effector, is pivotal for enabling robots to perform fine-grained grasping and compliant manipulation. Its advancement holds significant importance for promoting automation in manufacturing, enhancing the intelligence of service robots, and expanding applications in specialized environments. Focusing on humanoid multi-fingered dexterous hand technologies, this paper systematically reviews the current state-of-the-art and future trends. It begins by elucidating the fundamental concepts, system architecture, and typical characteristics of dexterous hands. This is followed by a comprehensive of research achievements from domestic and international teams and commercially available mainstream multi-fingered dexterous hand products, covering various degrees-of-freedom designs and their respective hardware and software implementations. Key technologies, including core hardware components, multi-modal sensory fusion, and control strategies, are critically analyzed. The paper subsequently summarizes practical applications across domains such as industrial assembly, daily life assistance, and operations in extreme environments. Current challenges, particularly in reliability, multi-modal coordination, generalization capability, human-robot safety, and integration and application, are identified. Finally, future research directions are prospected from multiple perspectives, including standard establishment, novel mechanical structures, advanced multi-modal perception and fusion, bionic evolution, and embodied intelligence, aiming to provide valuable insights for in-depth research and groundbreaking applications of dexterous hands.

  • HOUShu-yu, LINYu-long, WANGJia, ZHANGDi, ZHOUAn-liang
    Manufacturing Automation. 2025, 47(10): 129-137. https://doi.org/10.3969/j.issn.1009-0134.2025.10.015

    To address issues such as low detection accuracy, slow speed, missed and false detections, and large model parameter sizes in complex scenarios from a UAV perspective, this paper proposes an improved RBGE-YOLO algorithm model. Firstly, RFAConv is introduced in the backbone network to replace the original Conv, enhancing the model's ability to extract and fuse image features. Secondly, the neck network is reconstructed using BiFPN-GLSA to improve feature fusion and spatial feature utilization efficiency. Thirdly, a dual-layer small target detection structure is designed to strengthen the feature information of small targets. Finally, the Inner-EIoU loss function is utilized to address the limitations of IoU. Experiments on the VisDrone2019 dataset show that RBGE-YOLO improves Precision, Recall, mAP@0.5, and mAP@0.5:0.95 by 4.7%, 2%, 3.6%, and 2.5%, respectively, compared to the original YOLOv8s, while reducing the number of parameters by 16.4%. This achieves model lightweighting while significantly enhancing detection performance.

  • LINGFeng, ZHANGQiu-ju, SUJia-zhi, SHIRu-jing, SUNYi-lin
    Manufacturing Automation. 2025, 47(8): 170-177. https://doi.org/10.3969/j.issn.1009-0134.2025.08.019

    To solve the problems of small molding size and low printing efficiency of traditional desktop-level single-nozzle FDM 3D printer, a medium-sized FDM multi-nozzles collaborative 3D printer is designed and built. The printer adopts a Cartesian (XYZ) structure and is equipped with three side-by-side composite printing nozzles, and the materials can be selectively extruded according to the demand. The control system is divided into three parts according to the functions: main motion control module,embedded auxiliary measurement and control module and upper computer software module,while the software and hardware of these three parts are developed.Two printing modes of multi-nozzles synchronous forming and multi-nozzles stackable co-filling are designed and the corresponding path planning algorithms are proposed.After printing verification, compared with single-nozzle printing, the synchronous forming efficiency of the composite multi-nozzles printer is increased by 3 times, whereas the stackable co-filling printing time is reduced by 41%. The printing efficiency is significantly improved under the premise of ensuring the printing quality.

  • ZHANGXiao-jun, ZHANGZhen-jiang, XIEYan-jun, HUANGZhi-xin
    Manufacturing Automation. 2025, 47(7): 156-164. https://doi.org/10.3969/j.issn.1009-0134.2025.07.018

    Heat exchangers play a crucial role in improving the energy efficiency of industrial processes, reducing fuel consumption, and decreasing greenhouse gas emissions. This paper addresses the innovative design problem of heat exchangers with numerous parameters, variable structures and complex medium flow characteristics by proposing a generative design method for spiral tube heat exchangers. Firstly, it analyzes the design principles, the structural advantages, and the performance characteristics of spiral tube heat exchangers, introduces the application process of the generative design method, the design optimization logic, and the automated parametric model generation method. Then, through computational fluid dynamics simulation, it evaluates the thermal transfer efficiency and fluid dynamics performance advantages of the spiral tube heat exchangers. Finally, through structural mechanics simulation, it assesses the risk resistance performance advantages of the spiral tube structure under various operating conditions. The proposed generative design method achieves rapid optimization iteration of design solutions and rapid generation of heat exchanger models, providing the possibility for rapid exploration and design of high-performance spiral tube heat exchangers.

  • LAIZan-you, HUANGZheng-hao, CHENChong, WANGTao, CHENGLiang-lun
    Manufacturing Automation. 2025, 47(9): 1-8. https://doi.org/10.3969/j.issn.1009-0134.2025.09.001
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    To address the problems of scattered knowledge systems in ship assembly and ineffective mining and utilization of massive process data, this paper proposes an automatic knowledge graph construction technology for the shipbuilding domain based on large language models. This method uses large language models to convert unstructured and semi-structured ship data into structured data to build a ship process corpus. It models ship ontology knowledge structure with the assistance of large language models, designs an instruction prompting framework for ship assembly domain, and achieves efficient entity-relationship extraction, to complete the automatic construction of knowledge graphs. Additionally, the method uses triple sets constructed by general large language model instruction prompts as fine-tuning training sets to further fine-tune specialized small language models, ensuring the security of specific private ship data while reducing computational resources. Experimental results show that this method outperforms traditional baseline models in key metrics such as accuracy, providing a new technical approach for knowledge management and intelligent upgrading in the shipbuilding domain.

  • HUANG Sihan, PENG Zhicheng, ZHU Qizhang, WANG Bocun, ZHANG Mingrui, MA Ni, LENG Jiewu, ZHENG Pai, JING Shikai, WANG Guoxin, YAN Yan
    Journal of Mechanical Engineering. 2025, 61(15): 385-398. https://doi.org/10.3901/JME.2025.15.385
    The industrial metaverse is a vertical application of metaverse technology in the industrial sector, which reshapes the production and manufacturing mode and industrial ecology. With the rise of Industry 5.0, the concept of human-centric smart manufacturing has gradually gained attention. The development of the industrial metaverse focusing on human-centric smart manufacturing has realized the deep integration of the two emerging concepts and has shown great research value and potential. Therefore, a digital twin modeling and distributed virtual collaboration method of human-centric smart manufacturing system in the context of industrial metauniverse is proposed. The aim is to address the challenges of rapid customization of human digital twin models and efficient collaboration among multi-human in a virtual space. A metamodel-based method for the rapid customization of human digital twins is developed, and virtual-real mapping and dynamic interaction between humans and their digital twins are realized with machine vision, which lays the foundation for the industrial metaverse. Next, a multi-human collaboration method for the metaverse space is proposed and a server-client distributed access framework is established to realize the integration and interaction of multi-human digital twins, which provides support for multi-person remote, real-time online, and effective collaboration. Finally, the effectiveness of the proposed approach is validated through a dual-human collaborative loading and unloading scenario in a human-centric smart manufacturing system.
  • LIBing-lin, WANGKai, DUANMing-hao, YANGKong-hua, LIUChun-bao
    Manufacturing Automation. 2025, 47(12): 19-27. https://doi.org/10.3969/j.issn.1009-0134.2025.12.002

    As an important component of intelligent manufacturing and intelligent operation and maintenance systems, industrial inspection robots are playing a key role in various complex industrial scenarios. With the continuous progress of deep learning, multi-sensor fusion, and autonomous navigation technologies, industrial inspection robots have significantly been improved in terms of accuracy, efficiency, and adaptability. This article systematically reviews the concept, key technologies, and typical applications of industrial inspection robots, and focuses on analyzing the research status of core technologies such as perception and recognition, autonomous positioning and navigation, advanced control, and intelligent decision-making. It also assesses the maturity and industrialization progress of current technologies by combining practical applications in fields such as power, workshops, and special environments. Despite significant achievements in this field, challenges still exist in perception accuracy, dynamic environment adaptability, and task execution intelligence. The development of key technologies is expected to continue in the directions of multi-source data fusion, autonomous learning, and collaborative operation. The article aims to provide a systematic reference and guidance for future research and industrial development of industrial inspection robot technology.

  • LIU Wei, CHENG Wangjun, YUAN Shijian
    Journal of Mechanical Engineering. 2025, 61(14): 1-19. https://doi.org/10.3901/JME.2025.14.001
    Aerospace vehicles place higher demands on the manufacturing process and service for traditional high-strength aluminum alloy thin-walled components in terms of new concept, long life and reliability. The implementation of high-performance forming methods currently shows an urgent problem that needs to be solved for such complex components. First, the huge challenges were analyzed for the overall forming of high-strength aluminum alloy thin-walled components. Based on the discovery of the dual enhancement effect of aluminum alloys at cryogenic temperatures, the proposal background is summarized for the cryogenic forming technology. Then, comprehensive analyses on the dual enhancement effect and micro deformation mechanism were conducted for aluminum alloys at cryogenic temperatures by domestic and foreign scholars in recent years. Also, the in-situ testing method for macro and micro cryogenic deformations, cryogenic forming process and key technology, cryogenic forming equipment and typical applications were studied. Finally, the future development was discussed for the cryogenic forming of aluminum alloys. These researches can provide a new approach for the manufacture of aluminum alloy complex integral-curved components relating to aerospace vehicles, electric vehicles and new energy storage and transportation equipment.
  • HUANG Wenqing, LIU Yanwei, LI Jiangchao, LI Pengyang, LI Shujuan
    Journal of Mechanical Engineering. 2025, 61(17): 1-14. https://doi.org/10.3901/JME.2025.17.001
    Micro coaxial unmanned aerial vehicles perform well in various complex environments due to their unique structure and performance advantages, especially in executing tasks with high complexity and confined spaces, such as military reconnaissance, disaster rescue, and other fields. Therefore, the research status and progress of the control mechanism and flight control algorithm of micro high-mobility coaxial UAV are reviewed. In terms of the manipulation mechanism, the attitude adjustment principle and design characteristics of the manipulation mechanism, such as tilt disk, center of gravity offset, lower rudder blade, motor cycle control and electromagnetic coil drive, are introduced, and their size parameters and main characteristics are compared. In terms of flight control algorithms, the principles and applications of traditional control methods and advanced control methods are expounded. Finally, the development characteristics and future trends of micro-UAV are analyzed, and the future trends are prospected, and it is pointed out that the integration and cooperation of multiple manipulation systems will be the future development direction to meet the increasingly diverse and complex task requirements.
  • WANG Baicun, SONG Ci, YUAN Yixiu, ZHOU Huiying, BAO Jinsong, HUANG Sihan, LIU Weiran, LIU Tingyu, RUAN Bing, TAO Fei, XIE Haibo, YANG Huayong
    Journal of Mechanical Engineering. 2025, 61(15): 21-39. https://doi.org/10.3901/JME.2025.15.021
    In the transition from Industry 4.0 to Industry 5.0, human-centric smart manufacturing(HSM) represents an innovative paradigm in the development of smart manufacturing systems. In the context of HSM, human well-being is recognized as its core value which aims to redefine and reinforce the central role of humans in manufacturing and production processes. Therefore, HSM is promoting the futuristic industry which is human-centric, sustainable, and resilient. Human motion is the key to realizing human movement intentions as well as to promoting the development of HSMs. This work focuses on human motion digital twin(HMDT), reviews its enabling technologies and research advancements, specifically focusing on human motion modeling, perception, and analysis, with an emphasis on their pivotal applications in three dimensions, i.e., unit level, production line level, and workshop level. Through case study, this work illustrates how HMDT facilitates the application of HSM. Finally, the future research directions of HMDT in HSM are outlooked.
  • ZHAO Wanqin, ZHANG Tao, SUN Tao, MEI Xuesong, FAN Zhengjie, CUI Jianlei, DUAN Wenqiang, WANG Wenjun
    Journal of Mechanical Engineering. 2025, 61(17): 314-330. https://doi.org/10.3901/JME.2025.17.314
    The development trend of high thrust to weight ratio in aviation engines has driven the demand for high-quality machining of turbine blade film cooling holes. On the one hand, ultrafast laser has excellent performance in micro hole machining such as no recast layer and low hole wall roughness due to its approximate “cold machining” properties, and on the other hand, it is widely used in micro and nano machining due to its characteristics of no material selectivity, non-contact, and flexible machining. Therefore, ultrafast laser machining of film cooling holes has become a research hotspot. However, as a typical thin-walled cavity type component, the problem of ablation damage caused by laser penetrating the blade and irradiating the back wall is always difficult to avoid, and the back wall protection technology is also increasingly valued. This article is based on the ultrafast laser processing of film cooling holes. Firstly, it summarizes the ablation mechanism and simulation cases of ultrafast laser micro hole processing, and points out that simulation and experimental comparison constitute the general research route of laser processing; Furthermore, the process routes and specific processing effects of ultrafast laser film cooling hole processing are compared from three aspects: laser parameters, scanning methods, and processing steps; On this basis, the important role of key technologies such as material filling and process control in the processing of high-quality film cooling holes for back wall protection is further summarized. The performance requirements for filling, extraction, and protection of filling materials are clarified, and the feasible ideas and auxiliary positions of process control are determined. Finally, the key goals of ultrafast laser processing research and the systematic and collaborative development trend of back wall protection are pointed out, laying a foundation for the actual processing of film cooling holes.
  • LIUJiang-fu, ZHANGJian-chao, MOYi-hui
    Manufacturing Automation. 2025, 47(7): 32-39. https://doi.org/10.3969/j.issn.1009-0134.2025.07.005

    Aiming at the problem that traditional convolutional neural networks cannot effectively extract global features and some deep learning models are more complex, this paper proposes a lightweight gearbox fault diagnosis method based on multi-scale convolutional neural networks and feature fusion ViT. Firstly, a multi-scale feature extraction module is constructed, which captures the feature information of the data from multiple scales by multi-scale convolutional neural network using different scale convolution kernels, and fully exploits the local features of the input information. Then, the feature fusion ViT module is designed, which utilises an improved multi-attention mechanism to capture the global features of the fault information, and further constructs the D-MLP to reduce the number of parameters in the model using depth-separable convolution. Finally, the experimental validation is given using gearbox data from Southeast University, and the results show that, compared with the comparison methods, the proposed method has high fault diagnosis accuracy and good generalization ability under complex conditions such as variable operating conditions and variable noise.

  • LIUBing-qing, ZHENGShuai, HONGJun
    Manufacturing Automation. 2025, 47(8): 1-20. https://doi.org/10.3969/j.issn.1009-0134.2025.08.001

    In the industrial software ecosystem, Computer-Aided Design(CAD) interfaces play a pivotal role. This study outlines the composition and collaborative mechanisms of the industrial software ecosystem, reviews the evolutionary trajectory of CAD interface technologies, and summarizes their core roles within the ecosystem from the perspectives of data transmission, functional integration, and innovation-driven development.Building on this foundation, an in-depth analysis of the application bottlenecks and challenges faced by CAD interfaces is conducted, including data interface standards, the depth of system integration, and the convergence with emerging technologies. Furthermore,future development trends for CAD interfaces are explored, emphasizing key directions such as data standardization and semantic enrichment, multi-user collaborative design with real-time interaction, and the deep integration of artificial intelligence technologies. This work aims to provide theoretical insights and practical guidance for the research and application of CAD interfaces within the industrial software ecosystem.

  • WANG Yujing, LI Yiran, KANG Shouqiang, LIU Liansheng, LI Yuqing, SUN Yulin
    Journal of Mechanical Engineering. 2025, 61(18): 12-26. https://doi.org/10.3901/JME.2025.18.012
    The harmonic reducer, a crucial component of industrial robots, works in complex and variable environments, leading to significant losses when failures occur. Due to the challenges in acquiring actual vibration data of harmonic reducers, the limited number of fault sample, missing data labels, and differences in data distribution under varying working conditions, a fault diagnosis method for harmonic reducer under different working conditions based on digital twin is proposed. Firstly, a digital twin model of the faulty harmonic reducer is constructed using dynamic modeling to generate twin data. Secondly, a virtual-real mapping method based on a cyclic generative adversarial network is proposed to achieve the mapping between twin data and real measured data. To enhance feature extraction and suppress noise interference, an improved semi-soft threshold function is integrated into a deep residual shrinkage network. Meanwhile, the extracted features are subjected to domain adaptation in unsupervised scenarios, using the maximum mean discrepancy to reduce distribution differences between domains, thereby achieving fault diagnosis under different working conditions. Finally, a fault simulation test bench for the harmonic reducer is established, and experimental verification shows that the proposed method achieves an average accuracy of 99.2% in all transfer tasks. It effectively addresses the fault diagnosis challenges of harmonic reducers in unsupervised scenarios under different working conditions.
  • ZHANGNing-ning, WANWei-bing, QIRui-xuan
    Manufacturing Automation. 2025, 47(8): 131-140. https://doi.org/10.3969/j.issn.1009-0134.2025.08.015

    To solve the dynamic job shop scheduling problem in scenarios with variable job and machine quantities, a solution approach called Dense-D3QN, combining DenseNet, a densely connected convolutional network, with Dueling Double Deep Q-Learning (D3QN) is proposed. The disjunctive graph model is utilized to construct a single-objective job shop scheduling model aiming to minimize the maximum processing time, representing the scheduling state in the form of multi-dimensional matrices while designing a dense-sparse reward function. To validate the effectiveness of the proposed algorithm, both public benchmarks and real data are used to construct common and actual scheduling environments. The Dense-D3QN model is trained and tested in the common environment. In the actual environment, the Dense-D3QN model is trained and tested in both static and dynamic settings. The experimental results demonstrate that the Dense-D3QN model is more capable of handling dynamic job shop scheduling problems with variable scales.

  • SUN Guangming, HAN Bing, ZHANG Dawei, TIAN Wenjie, GUO Xin, ZHAO Jian, HE Gaiyun, GAO Weiguo, SU Zhe
    Journal of Mechanical Engineering. 2025, 61(19): 202-228. https://doi.org/10.3901/JME.2025.19.202
    The modeling analysis and identification of the spatial errors of CNC machine tools have always been important steps in error compensation. Firstly, the research history and technological development of the modeling theories and identification methods for machine tool spatial errors are discussed. Secondly, the modeling and analysis of machine tool spatial errors is an important prerequisite for error compensation. The modeling theory of machine tool spatial errors has been comprehensively reviewed and analyzed, including methods such as rigid body kinematics theory, homogeneous coordinate change theory, D-H transformation theory, multi-body theory, and screw theory. Thirdly, the accurate measurement and precise identification of spatial error elements in machine tools are key to achieving effective control. The current status and development trends of key measurement and identification methods for machine tool spatial errors are specifically introduced and comprehensively evaluated, including laser interferometer multi line method, body diagonal method, as well as ball bar method, laser tracker method, and other methods. Finally, the modeling, detection, and identification of spatial errors in integrated machine tools are systematically analyzed to identify the problems that still need to be solved in improving the spatial accuracy of existing CNC machine tools. The importance of technological innovation in improving measurement efficiency and accuracy is emphasized; And prospects for future development directions have certain guiding significance for improving the accuracy of CNC machine tools.
  • ZHANGBao-feng, SUNJia-qi, DONGYa-wen, MAZhi-dong
    Manufacturing Automation. 2025, 47(7): 1-6. https://doi.org/10.3969/j.issn.1009-0134.2025.07.001

    By analyzing the existing gangue sorting manipulator claw and its use, it is concluded that the existing claw has a large weight, is susceptive to wear and tear as well as higher cost of the overall replacement. A method is hence adopted to install replaceable wear-resistant shims and to select lighter quality materials for improvement. The finger force analysis is made before and after the improvement through the Ansys Workbench, and the improved finger effect proves to be better, verifying the feasibility of the installation of replaceable wear-resistant shims, while determining the replaceable wear-resistant shims material being 20CrMnSi, and finger base material being TC4. The fatigue life analysis is made for the finger before and after the improvement using fatigue analysis tools, and the conclusion is drawn that the fatigue life of improved finger matrix is longer, and the replaceable wear-resistant shims begin to fail after being used 4.3794×105 times, and are therefore needed to be replaced after about two months of use.

  • BAI Xin, SHEN Tong, WANG Fanxun, YIN Guodong, WANG Jinxiang, FANG Ruiqi, LI Xinxiu, LIANG Jinhao
    Journal of Mechanical Engineering. 2025, 61(14): 166-183. https://doi.org/10.3901/JME.2025.14.166
    Distributed drive electric vehicles utilize differential torque to generate Direct Yaw Moment (DYM), which effectively improves vehicle maneuverability and controllability. However, DYM is produced by additional longitudinal tire force, which may exceed the tire force constraint region. Misusing DYM could result in hazardous behaviors, such as the vehicle sideslipping in extreme operating conditions. Therefore, it is of high research value to analyze the input boundaries of the optimal DYM and desired driving force to keep the vehicle stable under extreme operating conditions. Considering that both DYM and driving force are related to the driver maneuverability, to this end, a novel concept of driver maneuverability stability region is proposed to describe the feasible operating range of the driver when ensuring vehicle stability, and classifies the vehicle into four modes by distinguishing the response modes of the driver’s desired driving force and the optimal DYM outputted by the upper lateral stability controller. A modal decision criterion is designed based on linear matrix inequality to calculate the boundary of the vehicle stability region and determine the optimal mode. Finally, a multi-modes torque distribution strategy is developed to meet the control requirements under different modes, with full consideration of motor energy saving and motor mechanical fatigue. Simulation and real vehicle experimental results show that the multi-modes torque distribution strategy performs better than the distributed torque distribution strategy and the single-modal torque distribution strategy, which alleviates the contradiction between maneuverability and stability, and ensures the safety and energy saving of the vehicle in handling limit.
  • SUNJing-zhe, WEIWen-zhi, YANTian-yi
    Manufacturing Automation. 2025, 47(8): 82-89. https://doi.org/10.3969/j.issn.1009-0134.2025.08.009

    To address the need for both independent control of Continuous Damping Control (CDC) dampers and coordinated control of the entire vehicle semi-active suspension system, while also improving upon the issues present in traditional semi-active suspension controller software design such as challenges in meeting real-time requirements and low CPU utilization in bare-metal development environments, this study proposes an innovative approach. Initially, the study establishes separate models for the seven-degree-of-freedom semi-active suspension system and the forward-inverse models of CDC dampers. Building upon the skyhook control strategy, the study integrates a vehicle-coordinated parallel fuzzy controller based on the Mamdani fuzzy control method. Subsequently, by transplanting the FreeRTOS-SMP multicore real-time operating system and utilizing the Infineon AURIX series 32-bit triple-core microcontroller TC275 as the main control chip, the study designs the software and hardware system for the CDC damper control unit. Furthermore, the study conducts task scheduling verification of the multicore real-time operating system and validates the effectiveness of the designed control unit and proposed strategy through hardware-in-the-loop testing using typical random road surfaces to demonstrate the improvement in overall ride comfort of the vehicle.

  • QIAO Fei, LIU Juan, WANG Dongyuan, DING Chen, SHI Jiaxuan, WANG Juankai, MA Yumin
    Journal of Mechanical Engineering. 2025, 61(15): 40-56. https://doi.org/10.3901/JME.2025.15.040
    Industry 5.0 leads the manufacturing industry to transform towards human-centric intelligent manufacturing. People in different positions and roles in the manufacturing system exhibit more diverse and comprehensive operational, intelligent, and social attributes. Focusing on the typical production scheduling scenario under the human-cyber-physical production system(HCPPS) semantics, an intelligent manufacturing loop is defined that integrates the perception, cognitive, and decision layer. From the three perspectives of adaptive innovation in the integration of operators within the loop, intelligent innovation in the integration of decision-makers on the loop, and sustainable innovation in the integration of social people outside the loop, a multi-level human-centric integration framework is constructed. And it respectively proposes adaptive scheduling technology for the integration of operators, human-machine hybrid intelligent technology for the integration of decision-makers, and sustainable collaborative optimization technology for the integration of social people. Finally, taking the typical scheduling scenario of the aircraft pulsating final assembly line as a case, the effectiveness of the proposed technologies is verified, providing theoretical and technical practical references for the manufacturing industry to achieve human-centric intelligent manufacturing.
  • LIANGHao-peng, TANGXiao-wei, SHEMi, ZHONGMing, LIHao
    Manufacturing Automation. 2025, 47(12): 115-121. https://doi.org/10.3969/j.issn.1009-0134.2025.12.012

    Industrial robots, with their high flexibility and large working range, have gradually become another important processing equipment besides CNC machine tools in national strategic fields such as aerospace and maritime industry in China. The dynamic characteristics of the robot end are dominated by its joints. To improve the dynamic performance of the robot, it is necessary to start with its weak joints, make improvements and innovations on the basis of the existing series form, and explore new high-stiffness driving methods and robot configurations. A 2-RPR robot for milling large propellers is proposed, which includes a six-axis robot main body and a double electric cylinder branch chain. The translation of the electric cylinder drives the rotation of the robot joint, thereby improving the stiffness of the whole robot. In order to meet the processing space requirements of large propellers, the length parameters of each link of the robot are optimized based on the genetic algorithm to realize the optimization of the working space of the whole robot, so that the working space meets the processing range of a single blade and has the maximum utilization rate.

  • HUJun, SONGWei, WANGFang, ZHANGKai-xuan, LIJing-yan
    Manufacturing Automation. 2025, 47(10): 150-155. https://doi.org/10.3969/j.issn.1009-0134.2025.10.017

    Based on human-machine coupling modeling and biomechanical analysis, a shoulder-elbow rehabilitation assistive device featuring 5 degrees-of-freedom (DoF) rotational joints and 3-DoF sliding adjustments was developed. Motion capture experiments were conducted to obtain personalized scaled musculoskeletal models and reproduce upper limb rehabilitation movements through inverse kinematics. Utilizing Hill-type muscle models and the Computed Muscle Control (CMC) algorithm, the study analyzed muscle forces and energy consumption during rehabilitation training. Results demonstrated significant reductions in muscle forces for primary movers under assistive support: the long head of biceps brachii showed a 51.34% average force reduction, while the lateral head of triceps brachii exhibited 49.05% decrease. Energy consumption decreased by 30.74% and 36.56% in the long and short heads of biceps brachii respectively, with peak reductions exceeding 40%, indicating sustained unloading effects during elbow motion. Secondary muscles including the posterior deltoid and medial head of triceps brachii maintained moderate 10% reductions, balancing unloading requirements with joint stability to prevent over-intervention. The analysis confirms that the rehabilitation assistive device effectively reduces muscular burden and energy expenditure during training, mitigates muscle overload risks, and provides efficient assistance for patient rehabilitation.

  • YANGTao, WANGXiao-pei
    Manufacturing Automation. 2025, 47(10): 179-188. https://doi.org/10.3969/j.issn.1009-0134.2025.10.021

    The advancement of Industry 4.0 necessitates the deployment of intelligent, low-cost robotic systems on edge devices. However, the high computational complexity of Deep Reinforcement Learning (RL) algorithms presents a major obstacle to their implementation on resource-constrained platforms such as the Raspberry Pi. To overcome this challenge, this paper introduces a lightweight RL framework tailored for industrial robot sorting tasks. The core contributions are threefold: First, we propose a joint compression method combining Gradient Sensitivity-guided structured Pruning (GS-Pruning) with hierarchical quantization, which reduces model size by over 90% and achieves real-time inference below 35 ms on a Raspberry Pi while preserving policy accuracy. Second, we design a Dynamic Weight Adaptive Reward function (DWAR) that balances sorting efficiency, motion stability, and energy consumption, successfully suppressing robotic arm jitter and cutting average energy use by 18.1%. Third, we construct an end-to-end deployment system, RPi-EdgeRL, featuring a multi-threaded pipeline and a safety watchdog to guarantee stable and efficient autonomous operation. Experiments conducted on a FR3 collaborative robot validate our framework, achieving a 93.5% success rate in complex sorting tasks and confirming the feasibility and superiority of this low-cost, high-efficiency solution for real-world industrial applications.

  • NIU Shuai, TONG Xiaomeng, CAI Maolin, LI Yibo, YUE Xuande
    Journal of Mechanical Engineering. 2025, 61(20): 301-317. https://doi.org/10.3901/JME.2025.20.301
    With the rapid development of digital manufacturing technology, a large number of machining process instances have accumulated in enterprise databases. Based on the basic principle that “geometric similarity likely leads to process similarity”, effective reuse of process knowledge can be achieved through identifying and extracting similar three-dimensional geometric process information, thereby enhancing the intelligence level of process decision-making systems and significantly shortening product development cycles. Against the background of rapid development in NC machining process reuse technology, systematically grasping its current status and future trends and providing comprehensive literature reviews for process designers has important theoretical and practical significance. The research systematically analyzes and summarizes the latest research progress of NC machining process reuse technology from three dimensions: first, at the macro process reuse level, methods for reusing the overall processing route of products are discussed; second, at the micro process reuse level, focus is placed on the precise extraction and application technology of process knowledge in specific processing links; finally, process reuse technology based on machine learning concentrates on the processing of unstructured CAD model data and the complex mapping relationship between them and process information. These research results not only have important theoretical guiding value for improving process design efficiency, but also show significant application prospects in promoting the improvement and optimization of enterprise process knowledge management systems.
  • LIU Siyuan, SONG Chaosheng, ZHU Caichao, LIANG Chengcheng, NIU Qiang
    Journal of Mechanical Engineering. 2025, 61(19): 18-42. https://doi.org/10.3901/JME.2025.19.018
    The hypoid gear, as a complex spatial transmission widely utilized in aviation, specialized vehicles, and precision drive systems, has its meshing quality directly impacting the service performance of the entire machine. Although significant progress has been made in the design theory, generation mechanism, surface optimization, and manufacturing of this type of gear transmission, the increasingly performance requirements of high-level equipment present greater challenges for the active design of such transmissions. A detailed exposition of the research progress and development trends in the forward design methodologies of this type of transmission considering literature review, market research, and project studies has been provided. It focused on the configuration design, geometric parameter design, manufacturing parameter design, contact analysis, and tooth surface geometrical optimization of hypoid gears. Moreover, it systematically outlines the development trends of this transmission type to meet the service demands of high-level equipment and artificial intelligence. The aim is to provide theoretical and technical support for researchers and engineers in this field and to promote the advancement of hypoid gear forward design technology in China.
  • LIU Xian, HU Qiubin, ZHU Yanfei, ZHAI Yixin, HUANG Dezhong
    Journal of Mechanical Engineering. 2025, 61(19): 183-201. https://doi.org/10.3901/JME.2025.19.183
    Segment assembly is an essential process in shield construction. The artificial manipulation is ineffective, high-risk and irregular in its quality. It is of great significance to automate the segment assembly process for improving the construction quality of shield tunnel, increasing the operating efficiency and promoting the intelligent construction of underground engineering. Based on the research work carried out by domestic and foreign scholars in the automatic assembling of segments,the article summarizes the research work from four aspects:including auto-selection, automatic perception, automatic movement of assembly machines, and automatic servo system of assembly machines. The article analyzes the research progress and shortcomings of the key technologies in various aspects of automatic segment assembly. The purpose of segment selection is divided into design stage typesetting and assembly point selection in construction period. Assembly point selection mainly uses the segment axis to fit shield machine attitude. The parameters include gap of shield tail and stroke difference of propulsion cylinder, but their weight coefficient determination is strongly dependent on construction experience. Pose perception of segment method is divided into contact measurement and non-contact measurement. The image-based target detection technology in non-contact measurement is better, but its algorithm accuracy and efficiency still need to be improved. The D-H method is mainly used to describe the pose and motion of the mechanical arm. The trajectory planning focuses on using polynomial curves to smooth the motion path to reduce the abrasion of the machine joints. The segment assembly machine is developing towards the direction of parallel mechanism with redundant degrees of freedom, and its assembly efficiency and accuracy are better. The servo system of the assembly machine controlled by the proportional valve has high accuracy, and multi-axis motion can improve the efficiency of segment assembly. Finally, the deficiencies of research are discussed, and new insights and directions are proposed. The research can provide reference for further improvement of the automatic assembly technology of segments and promotion of the intellectualization of underground engineering equipment.
  • LUXiao-ben, WANGJun, WUJing-jing
    Manufacturing Automation. 2025, 47(8): 40-46. https://doi.org/10.3969/j.issn.1009-0134.2025.08.004

    The quality of screw tightening greatly affects the safety of mechanical products, whereas traditional diagnosis approaches are time-consuming and imprecise, and the implementation of effective fault diagnosis, therefore, bears significant engineering value. In this paper, an innovative method of fault diagnosis for screw-tightening based on LSTM and Expert knowledge is proposed. Firstly, tightening process curve under specific failure mode was studied and several expert knowledge rules were established. Secondly, a data pre-processing algorithm was established based on the characteristics of sequential data such as noise clipping, stage segmentation, fitting and sampling to improve the quality of data. After that, the feature vector obtained through LSTM was used as the input of the expert knowledge model to obtain the expert knowledge vector, and the two vectors were combined as the input of the classifier. Finally, compared with SVM and LSTM, the results show that the method has higher diagnostic accuracy in multiple failure modes.

  • REN Jia, LIU Xiaochuan, WANG Jizhen, GAO Feng, SUN Jing, YIN Ke
    Journal of Mechanical Engineering. 2025, 61(16): 305-320. https://doi.org/10.3901/JME.2025.16.305
    The bionic leg landing gear system based on multilink configuration was designed to solve the problems of low intelligence and poor adaptability of traditional unmanned helicopter landing gear systems when landing on complex terrains, as an effective supplement to the original fixed landing gear. Based on the analysis of application scenario requirements, this article provides the design concept and overall configuration of a bionic leg landing gear, and conducts research on system integration and verification technology on this basis. Firstly, based on the six-leg design scheme, the structural design and drive/control system design method of the bionic leg landing gear are given. Then, for a certain type of unmanned helicopter for verification, a physical prototype of the bionic leg landing gear was constructed, and the collaborative control and fusion design method of the flight control-leg control-terrain recognition system was proposed. Finally, based on this prototype, the tests that the whole machine vibration characteristics test and ground resonance analysis, carrying capacity test in laboratory, field flight landing verification are completed. These researches indicate that, the multilink bionic leg landing gear can achieve a lightweight design that accounts for no more than 25% of the maximum takeoff weight, and can land on unstructured terrain with no more than 200 mm undulations. And through its drive/control design method, the buffering of the landing gear landing process and the stability control of the fuselage are effectively realized. Compared with the traditional landing gear, this kind of landing gear has the advantages of fordable deployment, landing attitude adjustment, and complex terrain adaptation.
  • GAOJian, ZOUMin-min, RUANXue-yun
    Manufacturing Automation. 2025, 47(8): 64-73. https://doi.org/10.3969/j.issn.1009-0134.2025.08.007

    At present, close range manual handles are still used at many bridge crane workplaces. To address the potential safety risks faced by operators, a remote path planning bridge crane experimental device is designed to improve the stability and gripping efficiency of the bridge crane and determine the mechanical structure scheme of the device; By studying the working characteristics of the experimental platform in three-dimensional space, the three-dimensional path planning of the device is designed; the ant colony algorithm is improved by storing pheromones on path nodes, and a search method that combines layer by layer advancement with grid plane method is used, optimizing path nodes using pruning algorithm, and updating pheromones using a combination of global and local path planning. Through the above improvement strategies, the improved ant colony algorithm obtained through simulation in MATLAB software has 3 fewer iterations, 46 fewer inflection points, 22.6874 s shorter algorithm time, and 4.4043 units shorter shortest path compared to the traditional ant colony algorithm. Finally, the operating system of the experimental platform is designed, and an experimental prototype is built. The results show that the device meets the actual work requirements, verifying the feasibility and effectiveness of improving ant colony algorithm.