AI-powered tech puts aircraft maintenance into field of vision
Airline maintenance crews look set to save time and money whilst enhancing safety with artificial intelligence (AI) powered augmented reality (AR) technology.
AugmentAero’s technology is designed to provide engineers with immediate access to information through augmented reality overlays viewed through ‘smart’ safety glasses. This will allow them to access data hands-free, streamlining tasks including manual referencing, real-time diagnostics, remote assist, and aircraft inspections.
“It’s about giving [engineers] instant access to critical information in a streamlined and user-friendly way,” said company founder Elaine Harding.
She added that this eliminates the need to leave a workstation, remove safety gear, and consult a computer, a process that can take over 30 minutes. By streamlining this process, the technology has the potential to save significant time, which can translate into millions of pounds in savings.
The system also addresses safety concerns. For example, it can detect potential errors, such as mismatched pressure specifications for landing gear and tires, and alert engineers in real time.
Harding said her company’s software if ‘fairly hardware agnostic’, adding that it works with Apple vision Pro.
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