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.