|
Briefing
|
- 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
|
|
Accelerator
|
|
|
Market Disruption
|
|
|
Business Model and Practices
Business Model
and Practices
|
|
|
Sector
|
Transportation and Logistics
|
|
Function
|
Operations, Manufacturing and Production
|
|
Organization
|
Luleå University of Technology
|
|
Source
|
|
|
Original Publication Date
|
January 21, 2019
|
