Machines, Volume 12, Issue 2 (February 2024) Table of Contents

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Cover Story Article: A Planar Cable-Driven Under-Sensing Model to Measure Forces and Displacements Giovanni Gerardo Muscolo and Paolo Fiorini Machines 2024, 12(2), 129; DOI: 10.3390/machines12020129 Featured Sections Machines Testing and Maintenance Automation and Control Systems Mechatronic and Intelligent Machines Advanced Manufacturing Machine Design and Theory Industrial Systems Vehicle Engineering Electromechanical Energy Conversion Systems Material Processing Technology Turbomachinery Electrical Machines and Drives General Special Issues Open for Submissions Topical Collections (without Deadline) Upcoming Conferences Recent Special Issue Reprints Featured Paper Article: Tolerance Specifications Management Integrated into the Product Development Cycle Mattia Maltauro, Roberto Meneghello and Gianmaria Concheri Machines 2024, 12(2), 147; DOI: 10.3390/machines12020147 Machines Testing and Maintenance Article: Design, Testing, and Sensitivity Analysis of a Torsional Cyclic Test Adapter Klara Gaber, Andrej Škrlec, Jernej Klemenc and Domen Šeruga Machines 2024, 12(2), 90; DOI: 10.3390/machines12020090 Article: Improved Synchronous Sampling and Its Application in High-Speed Railway Bearing Damage Detection Kun Wang, Yukun Huang, Baoqiang Zhang, Huageng Luo, Xiang Yu, Dawei Chen and Zhiqiang Zhang Machines 2024, 12(2), 101; DOI: 10.3390/machines12020101 Article: DC Series Arc Fault Diagnosis Scheme Based on Hybrid Time and Frequency Features Using Artificial Learning Models Hoang-Long Dang, Sangshin Kwak and Seungdeog Choi Machines 2024, 12(2), 102; DOI: 10.3390/machines12020102 Article: A Deep-LSTM-Based Fault Detection Method for Railway Vehicle Suspensions Yuejian Chen, Xuemei Liu, Wenkun Fan, Ningyuan Duan and Kai Zhou Machines 2024, 12(2), 116; DOI: 10.3390/machines12020116 Article: Unveiling the Black Box: A Unified XAI Framework for Signal-Based Deep Learning Models Ardeshir Shojaeinasab, Masoud Jalayer, Amirali Baniasadi and Homayoun Najjaran Machines 2024, 12(2), 121; DOI: 10.3390/machines12020121 Article: Gearbox Condition Monitoring and Diagnosis of Unlabeled Vibration Signals Using a Supervised Learning Classifier Myung-Kyo Seo and Won-Young Yun Machines 2024, 12(2), 127; DOI: 10.3390/machines12020127 Article: Arc Detection of Photovoltaic DC Faults Based on Mathematical Morphology Lei Song, Chunguang Lu, Chen Li, Yongjin Xu, Jiangming Zhang, Lin Liu, Wei Liu and Xianbo Wang Machines 2024, 12(2), 134; DOI: 10.3390/machines12020134 Article: Design and Development of a Brake Test Bench for Formula SAE Race Cars Luca Vecchiato, Matteo Negri, Giulio Picci, Luca Viale, Giulio Zaltron, Stefano Giacometti and Giovanni Meneghetti Machines 2024, 12(2), 135; DOI: 10.3390/machines12020135 Automation and Control Systems Article: Collaborative Behavior for Non-Conventional Custom-Made Robotics: A Cable-Driven Parallel Robot Application Julio Garrido, Diego Silva-Muñiz, Enrique Riveiro, Josué Rivera-Andrade and Juan Sáez Machines 2024, 12(2), 91; DOI: 10.3390/machines12020091 Article: Realization of a Human-like Gait for a Bipedal Robot Based on Gait Analysis Junsei Yamano, Masaki Kurokawa, Yuki Sakai and Kenji Hashimoto Machines 2024, 12(2), 92; DOI: 10.3390/machines12020092 Article: A Unified Approach to Modeling and Simulation of Underwater Vehicle Multi-Manipulator Systems Gloria León-González, Rafael Stanley Núñez-Cruz, Elba Dolores Antonio-Yañez, Juan Herrera-Vidal, Giovanni Canales-Gómez and Clementina Rueda-Germán Machines 2024, 12(2), 94; DOI: 10.3390/machines12020094 Article: A Portable Artificial Robotic Nose for CO2 Concentration Monitoring Christyan Cruz Ulloa, David Orbea, Jaime del Cerro and Antonio Barrientos Machines 2024, 12(2), 108; DOI: 10.3390/machines12020108 Article: Analytical Sensitivity Analysis of Dynamic Problems with Direct Differentiation of Generalized-α Time Integration Erich Wehrle and Veit Gufler Machines 2024, 12(2), 128; DOI: 10.3390/machines12020128 Article: Design and Control of a Climbing Robot for Autonomous Vertical Gardening Marko Jamšek, Gal Sajko, Jurij Krpan and Jan Babič Machines 2024, 12(2), 141; DOI: 10.3390/machines12020141 Article: Design and Construction of a Prototype of an Assisting Device for Arm Exercise Marco Ceccarelli, Susana Sanz, Vicente Díaz and Matteo Russo Machines 2024, 12(2), 145; DOI: 10.3390/machines12020145 Mechatronic and Intelligent Machines Review: Localization and Mapping for Self-Driving Vehicles: A Survey Anas Charroud, Karim El Moutaouakil, Vasile Palade, Ali Yahyaouy, Uche Onyekpe and Eyo U. Eyo Machines 2024, 12(2), 118; DOI: 10.3390/machines12020118 Article: Evaluation of Short-Term Clinical Effects of a Novel Repetitive Facilitation Exercise Training Program Using a Hemiplegic Elbow Extension Rehabilitation System Koutaro Taniguchi and Yong Yu Machines 2024, 12(2), 85; DOI: 10.3390/machines12020085 Article: A Low-Energy Consumption Planning Method for Multi-Locomotion Wheel-Legged Mobile Robots Jinfu Li, Yongxi Liu, Ze Yu, Yuntao Guan, Yingzhuo Zhao, Zheming Zhuang and Tao Sun Machines 2024, 12(2), 98; DOI: 10.3390/machines12020098 Article: Research on Spraying Quality Prediction Algorithm for Automated Robot Spraying Based on KHPO-ELM Neural Network Le Ling, Xuejian Zhang, Xiaobing Hu, Yucong Fu, Dongming Yang, Enpei Liang and Yi Chen Machines 2024, 12(2), 100; DOI: 10.3390/machines12020100 Article: Optimal Design of Lower Limb Rehabilitation System Based on Parallel and Serial Mechanisms Dmitry Malyshev, Victoria Perevuznik and Marco Ceccarelli Machines 2024, 12(2), 104; DOI: 10.3390/machines12020104 Article: Emotional Intelligence for the Decision-Making Process of Trajectories in Collaborative Robotics Michele Gabrio Antonelli, Pierluigi Beomonte Zobel, Costanzo Manes, Enrico Mattei and Nicola Stampone Machines 2024, 12(2), 113; DOI: 10.3390/machines12020113 Article: Study of the Dynamic Properties of the Miniature Electro-Hydrostatic Actuator Yiqiang An, Jiazhe Mao, Chengwei Tong, Xiaoyun Zhou, Jian Ruan and Sheng Li Machines 2024, 12(2), 114; DOI: 10.3390/machines12020114 Advanced Manufacturing Article: Development of a Compact Incremental Forming Machine Tatiana P. Resende, Gustavo P. Carmo, Daniel G. Afonso and Ricardo J. Alves de Sousa Machines 2024, 12(2), 86; DOI: 10.3390/machines12020086 Article: Current State Analysis of Croatian Manufacturing Industry with Regard to Industry 4.0/5.0 Marko Mladineo, Luka Celent, Vili Milković and Ivica Veža Machines 2024, 12(2), 87; DOI: 10.3390/machines12020087 Article: Manufacturing 4.0: Checking the Feasibility of a Work Cell Using Asset Administration Shell and Physics-Based Three-Dimensional Digital Twins Quang-Duy Nguyen, Yining Huang, François Keith, Christophe Leroy, Minh-Thuyen Thi and Saadia Dhouib Machines 2024, 12(2), 95; DOI: 10.3390/machines12020095 Article: Sim-to-Real Dataset of Industrial Metal Objects Peter De Roovere, Steven Moonen, Nick Michiels and Francis wyffels Machines 2024, 12(2), 99; DOI: 10.3390/machines12020099 Article: An Integrated Architecture for Robotic Assembly and Inspection of a Composite Fuselage Panel with an Industry 5.0 Perspective Gaetano Lettera and Ciro Natale Machines 2024, 12(2), 103; DOI: 10.3390/machines12020103 Article: Analysis of Roughness, the Material Removal Rate, and the Acoustic Emission Signal Obtained in Flat Grinding Processes Piotr Sender, Irene Buj-Corral and Jesús Álvarez-Flórez Machines 2024, 12(2), 110; DOI: 10.3390/machines12020110 Article: Research on the Influence of Deep-Water Drilling Risers on Drillstring Motion Trajectory and Vibration Characteristics Weiguo Hai, Yingming He and Qilong Xue Machines 2024, 12(2), 112; DOI: 10.3390/machines12020112 Article: Investigation of Dynamic Behavior and Process Stability at Turning of Thin-Walled Tubular Workpieces Made of 42CrMo4 Steel Alloy Kamel Mehdi, Peter Pavol Monka, Katarina Monkova, Zied Sahraoui, Nawel Glaa and Jakub Kascak Machines 2024, 12(2), 120; DOI: 10.3390/machines12020120 Article: Concept for Individual and Lifetime-Adaptive Modeling of the Dynamic Behavior of Machine Tools Florian Oexle, Fabian Heimberger, Alexander Puchta and Jürgen Fleischer Machines 2024, 12(2), 123; DOI: 10.3390/machines12020123 Article: Electromyography-Based Biomechanical Cybernetic Control of a Robotic Fish Avatar Manuel A. Montoya Martínez, Rafael Torres-Córdoba, Evgeni Magid and Edgar A. Martínez-García Machines 2024, 12(2), 124; DOI: 10.3390/machines12020124 Article: Digital Twin Data Management: Framework and Performance Metrics of Cloud-Based ETL System Austeja Dapkute, Vytautas Siozinys, Martynas Jonaitis, Mantas Kaminickas and Milvydas Siozinys Machines 2024, 12(2), 130; DOI: 10.3390/machines12020130 Article: Designing an Industrial Product Service System for Robot-Driven Sanding Processing Line: A Reinforcement Learning Based Approach Yuqian Yang, Xin Chen, Maolin Yang, Wei Guo and Pingyu Jiang Machines 2024, 12(2), 136; DOI: 10.3390/machines12020136 Article: An Investigation of Residual Stresses after the Turning of High-Tempered Bearing Steel Anna Mičietová, Mária Čilliková, Robert Čep, Branislav Mičieta, Juraj Uríček and Miroslav Neslušan Machines 2024, 12(2), 139; DOI: 10.3390/machines12020139 Article: Design of a Flexible Skill-Based Process Control System Considering Process-Relevant Properties Aleksandra Müller, Steffen Wurm, Phil Willecke, Oliver Petrovic, Werner Herfs and Christian Brecher Machines 2024, 12(2), 142; DOI: 10.3390/machines12020142 Editorial: Advances and Trends in Non-Conventional, Abrasive and Precision Machining 2021 Mariusz Deja and Angelos P. Markopoulos Machines 2024, 12(2), 138; DOI: 10.3390/machines12020138 Machine Design and Theory Review: A Review of Proposed Models for Cutting Force Prediction in Milling Parts with Low Rigidity Petrica Radu and Carol Schnakovszky Machines 2024, 12(2), 140; DOI: 10.3390/machines12020140 Article: Experimental and Numerical Analysis of a Car Body Shield Loaded with a Ballistic Impact Maciej Mamys, Dariusz Pyka, Adam Kurzawa, Mirosław Baocian, Narcis Barsan and Krzysztof Jamroziak Machines 2024, 12(2), 88; DOI: 10.3390/machines12020088 Article: Synchronization of Dual Induction Motor Multi-Frequency Control Based on Fixed Speed Ratio Xin Zhang and Lei Jia Machines 2024, 12(2), 97; DOI: 10.3390/machines12020097 Article: Equivalent Continuum Modeling for Flexible Slender Quadrilateral Truss Structure Bo Li, Yan Wang, Yipeng Liu, Jianguo Tao, Hui Ren and Hui Yang Machines 2024, 12(2), 111; DOI: 10.3390/machines12020111 Article: An Air Spring Resonant Vibration Exciter for Large Structures Renato Brancati, Domenico De Falco, Giandomenico Di Massa, Stefano Pagano and Ernesto Rocca Machines 2024, 12(2), 131; DOI: 10.3390/machines12020131 Industrial Systems Article: Developing Robust Safety Protocols for Radiosurgery within Patient Positioning System Framework Alaa Saadah, Donald Medlin, Jad Saud, Levente Menyhárt, Xiaoran Zheng and Géza Husi Machines 2024, 12(2), 106; DOI: 10.3390/machines12020106 Article: Development of an Automated Wooden Handle Packaging System with Integrated Counting Technology Filipe Pereira, Luís Magalhães, Adriano A. Santos, António Ferreira da Silva, Katarzyna Antosz and José Machado Machines 2024, 12(2), 122; DOI: 10.3390/machines12020122 Vehicle Engineering Article: Optimal Hybrid Pulse Width Modulation for Three-Phase Inverters in Electric Propulsion Ships Chan Roh, Hyeon-min Jeon, Seong-wan Kim, Jong-su Kim, Na-young Lee and Sung-woo Song Machines 2024, 12(2), 109; DOI: 10.3390/machines12020109 Article: Simulation and Validation of an 8 × 8 Scaled Electric Combat Vehicle Junwoo Kim, Moustafa El-Gindy and Zeinab El-Sayegh Machines 2024, 12(2), 146; DOI: 10.3390/machines12020146 Electromechanical Energy Conversion Systems Article: Challenges and Opportunities in Electric Vehicle Charging: Harnessing Solar Photovoltaic Surpluses for Demand-Side Management Paula Bastida-Molina, Yago Rivera, César Berna-Escriche, David Blanco and Lucas Álvarez-Piñeiro Machines 2024, 12(2), 144; DOI: 10.3390/machines12020144 Material Processing Technology Article: Numerical Simulation of Rotary Ultrasonic Machining of the Nomex Honeycomb Composite Structure Tarik Zarrouk, Mohammed Nouari, Jamal-Eddine Salhi and Abdelkader Benbouaza Machines 2024, 12(2), 137; DOI: 10.3390/machines12020137 Article: Research on Grinding Force Prediction of Flexible Abrasive Disc Grinding Process of TC17 Titanium Alloy Jihao Duan, Zhuofan Wu, Jianbo Ren and Gaochen Zhang Machines 2024, 12(2), 143; DOI: 10.3390/machines12020143 Turbomachinery Article: An Exergoeconomic Evaluation of an Innovative Polygeneration System Using a Solar-Driven Rankine Cycle Integrated with the Al-Qayyara Gas Turbine Power Plant and the Absorption Refrigeration Cycle Wadah Talal and Abdulrazzak Akroot Machines 2024, 12(2), 133; DOI: 10.3390/machines12020133 Electrical Machines and Drives Article: Finite Element Analysis of Different Transverse Flux Linear Induction Motor Models to Improve the Performance of the Main Magnetic Circuit Juan Antonio Domínguez, Natividad Duro and Elena Gaudioso Machines 2024, 12(2), 89; DOI: 10.3390/machines12020089 Article: Automated Maximum Torque per Ampere Identification for Synchronous Reluctance Machines with Limited Flux Linkage Information Shuo Wang, Vasyl Varvolik, Yuli Bao, Ahmed Aboelhassan, Michele Degano, Giampaolo Buticchi and He Zhang Machines 2024, 12(2), 96; DOI: 10.3390/machines12020096 Article: Design and Testing of a New Type of Planetary Traction Drive Bearing-Type Reducer Hongyu Shu, Yijie Yu, Ran Shu, Wenjie Wang and Changjiang Pan Machines 2024, 12(2), 107; DOI: 10.3390/machines12020107 Article: Guiding the Selection of Multi-Vector Model Predictive Control Techniques for Multiphase Drives Juan Jose Aciego, Ignacio Gonzalez-Prieto, Mario Javier Duran, Angel Gonzalez-Prieto and Juan Carrillo-Rios Machines 2024, 12(2), 115; DOI: 10.3390/machines12020115 Article: Design and Optimization of a Five-Phase Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machine Exploiting the Fundamental and Third Harmonic Mouna Oukrid, Nicolas Bernard, Mohamed-Fouad Benkhoris and Djamel Ziane Machines 2024, 12(2), 117; DOI: 10.3390/machines12020117 Article: Experiment and Simulation Study on the Cooling Performance of Oil-Cooling PMSM with Hairpin Winding Chen Yang, Wei Cai, Ying Xie and Baicheng Shao Machines 2024, 12(2), 119; DOI: 10.3390/machines12020119 Article: Digital Twins to Predict Crack Propagation of Sustainable Engineering Materials under Different Loads Xu Li, Gangjun Li and Zhuming Bi Machines 2024, 12(2), 125; DOI: 10.3390/machines12020125 Article: Weight Minimization of Type 2 Composite Pressure Vessel for Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles Considering Mechanical Safety with Kriging Metamodel Jaewook An, Hamin Lee and Chang-Wan Kim Machines 2024, 12(2), 132; DOI: 10.3390/machines12020132 General Article: BoltVision: A Comparative Analysis of CNN, CCT, and ViT in Achieving High Accuracy for Missing Bolt Classification in Train Components Mujadded Al Rabbani Alif, Muhammad Hussain, Gareth Tucker and Simon Iwnicki Machines 2024, 12(2), 93; DOI: 10.3390/machines12020093 Article: A Multi-Input Convolutional Neural Network Model for Electric Motor Mechanical Fault Classification Using Multiple Image Transformation and Merging Methods Insu Bae and Suan Lee Machines 2024, 12(2), 105; DOI: 10.3390/machines12020105 Article: Compensation Method for Correcting the Topography Convolution of the 3D AFM Profile Image of a Diffraction Grating Kai Zhang, Yang Bai and Zhimin Zhang Machines 2024, 12(2), 126; DOI: 10.3390/machines12020126 Special Issues Open for Submissions Research in Design and Analysis of Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machines (Deadline: 15 March 2024) Current Technologies for Rehabilitation and Assistive Engineering (Deadline: 15 March 2024) Design and Application of Medical and Rehabilitation Robots (Deadline: 15 March 2024) Cyber-Physical Systems in Intelligent Manufacturing (Deadline: 15 March 2024) Design and Control of Flexible Manipulators (Deadline: 15 March 2024) To access the full list of Special Issues, please click here Topical Collections (without Deadline) Computational Product Design with Artificial Intelligence Machines, Mechanisms and Robots: Theory and Applications To access the full list of Topical Collections, please click here Recent Special Issue Reprints Industrial Process Improvement by Automation and Robotics Raul D. 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