Briefing
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- Aircraft Inspection Robot – Swedish researchers at Luleå University of Technology demonstrated airplane inspection robot, Vortex Robot, can successfully climb Boeing 737 airplane using technology called optimized air suction
- Capabilities – Can attach to smooth surfaces and move regardless of orientation
- CompInnova – Research project which aims to develop innovative inspection technology for any type of aircraft, is part of Horizon 2020, European Union’s research and innovation program for transport and energy
- Overall Vision – Use multiple robots collaborating with each other to inspect and repair aircraft
- Future Plans – Make robot autonomous and wireless, as well as carry payload, such as sensors and thermal camera or drill, used for inspection and repair
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Accelerator
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Market Disruption
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Business Model and Practices
Business Model and Practices
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Sector
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Transportation and Logistics
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Function
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Operations, Manufacturing and Production
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Organization
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Luleå University of Technology
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Source
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Original Publication Date
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January 21, 2019
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