Abstract: Using CiteSpace software,this study conducts a systematic bibliometric analysis of 407 research articles on large-scale instrument platforms indexed in the China National Knowledge Infrastructure （CNKI） database from 2004 to 2024. By constructing a scientific knowledge map for the research field of large-scale instrument platforms in universities,the research hotspots,frontier trends,and development trends of this field were systematically revealed. From a bibliometric perspective,the literature growth patterns,distribution characteristics of core author groups,collaborative networks among leading institutions,and the composition of high-impact journals were investigated. Through keyword co-occurrence analysis and time-zone evolution method,it is found that the research in this field shows a phased development trend. Furthermore,through an integrated approach combining keyword detection and cluster analysis,critical future research directions are discerned,with particular emphasis on establishing professional training frameworks for large-scale instrument platforms and evaluating their adaptive potential in higher education reform and innovation.

Key words: universities, large-scale instrument platform, knowledge map, development trends