Robotic-Aided System for Inspection of Aging Aircraft

摘要

The objective of the work is to illustrate how a robotic system can be used for inspection of aircraft. A new mobile robot concept for inspection of aircraft will be presented. The approach will be especially useful for areas that are on the aircraft fuselage and not within easy reach. The robot can be programmed to follow a specified path while inspecting the structure. Vision and other inspection systems will be used to record the surface condition of the aircraft. The results of inspection regardless of technique (vision, eddy current, etc.), can be transmitted to the technician or an expert system for detection of cracks with/without human involvement. By using several robots simultaneously, the inspection time can be reduced with more consistent results.