Zhige Zeng

Institute of Optics and Electronics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences

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Zhige Zeng is a leading researcher in robotic optical fabrication, specializing in the precision grinding and polishing of large-scale, freeform surfaces. His work addresses a critical challenge in modern manufacturing: the high cost and inflexibility of traditional CNC machine tools for processing oversized components like antenna reflectors and optical elements. Zeng’s major contribution is the development of Computer Controlled Optical Surfacing (CCOS) systems integrated with industrial robots, replacing rigid CNC platforms with flexible, cost-effective robotic arms. His pioneering 2016 paper on freeform surface grinding using a Stäubli TX200 robot (11 citations) established a foundational methodology for robotic optical processing. He further advanced the field by analyzing and mitigating positioning errors in robotic systems, as detailed in his 2017 work (6 citations), directly improving processing efficiency and accuracy. Most notably, Zeng recently developed and applied a dual-robot fabrication system for figuring a massive 2.4 m × 4.58 m CFRP antenna reflector surface (2025, 1 citation), demonstrating the practical viability of his approach for aerospace-grade components. His research bridges the gap between high-precision optics and industrial automation, offering a scalable solution for manufacturing next-generation large-scale optical systems.