A Framework for Closed-Loop Robotic Assembly, Alignment and Self-Recovery of Precision Optical Systems

ArXi:2603.21496v1 Announce Type: cross Robotic automation has transformed scientific workflows in domains such as chemistry and materials science, yet free-space optics, which is a high precision domain, remains largely manual. Optical systems impose strict spatial and angular tolerances, and their performance is governed by tightly coupled physical parameters, making generalizable automation particularly challenging. In this work, we present a robotics framework for the autonomous construction, alignment, and maintenance of precision optical systems.