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Huixing Zhou is a robotics and automation researcher whose work spans precision motion systems, construction robotics, and intelligent control algorithms. His early contributions focused on advanced positioning technologies, notably the development of a spherical air bearing positioning system (2011, 23 citations), which addressed emerging demands in robot joints, manipulators, and orientation control — establishing him as a thoughtful engineer at the intersection of mechanical design and automation. Zhou is perhaps best recognized for his sustained contributions to robotic floor-tiling, a field he has helped define through foundational reviews, system design, and control methodology. His 2018 review paper and subsequent system design and platform studies collectively demonstrate a comprehensive research vision aimed at replacing labor-intensive construction tasks amid global workforce shortages. His 2021 work on finite-state machine and visual measurement-based tiling control (11 citations) exemplifies his ability to translate theoretical frameworks into practical robotic solutions. Beyond construction robotics, Zhou has contributed meaningfully to model-free adaptive control for polishing robots and low-cost terrestrial laser scanning for indoor measurement. Across his body of work — totaling over 70 citations — he consistently bridges intelligent control theory with real-world engineering challenges, making his research particularly valuable to students interested in applied robotics and construction automation.