Prototype of Vortex Robot, airplane inspection robot, successfully climbed Boeing 737 airplane using optimized air suction

Briefing

Prototype of Vortex Robot, airplane inspection robot, successfully climbed Boeing 737 airplane using optimized air suction

February 19, 2019

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

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