公开(公告)号：US11636382B1

公开(公告)日：2023-04-25

申请号：US16531558

申请日：2019-08-05

Applicant: Textron Aviation Inc.

Inventor： Micah James Stuhldreher ,  Darren Fair

IPC: B25J9/16 ,  G06N20/00 ,  G06T7/00 ,  G06T1/00 ,  B25J19/02 ,  G06K7/14

Abstract: A robotic self-learning visual inspection method includes determining if a fixture on a component is known by searching a database of known fixtures. If the fixture is unknown, a robotic self-programming visually learning process is performed that includes determining one or more features of the fixture and providing information via a controller about the one or more features in the database such that the fixture becomes known. When the fixture is known, a robotic self-programming visual inspection process is performed that includes determining if the one or more features each pass an inspection based on predetermined criteria. A robotic self-programming visual inspection system includes a robot having one or more arms each adapted for attaching one or more instruments and tools. The instruments and tools are adapted for performing visual inspection processes.

公开(公告)号：US20200054903A1

公开(公告)日：2020-02-20

申请号：US16540293

申请日：2019-08-14

Applicant: Textron Aviation Inc.

Inventor： Darren Fair

IPC: A62B35/00

Abstract: Personnel working at elevated positions use safety lines to prevent falls. Equipment being used in proximity to the personnel may interfere with the safety lines presenting a potential hazard. A fall protection monitor provides an automated and wireless sensor system for avoiding interactions between equipment and safety lines. The fall-protection monitor includes a first sensor for monitoring whether a safety line is in operation. A second sensor monitors a location of a moveable device being used in the vicinity of the safety line. A controller determines the location of the moveable device and whether the safety line is in operation. The controller prevents movement of the moveable device within a predetermined distance from an operational safety line.