Project Team
Titan Robotics (PI), Program Management by the ARM Institute
Background
Funding for this project was provided through the ARM Institute by the Air Force as a Directed Project Call. Directed ARM Institute Project Calls enable the Department of Defense/War to leverage program management expertise through the ARM Institute and the technical expertise of the ARM Member Consortium to rapidly catalyze solutions to Department of Defense/War challenges.
Problem Statement
This project extended the capabilities of a Mobile Multi-Use Robot (MMUR) that was previously deployed at Warner Robins. The MMUR system took on the ergonomically unfriendly task of removing fasteners (defastening), but required a substantial amount of oversight to ensure the robotics system does not damage the workpiece. This process was made even more difficult due to workforce shortages.
This Project Team created a physical AI solution to identify and classify fasteners, enable improved drilling operations, and increase speed.
Impact
This project developed an advanced artificial intelligence (AI) process that uses quantifiable metrics beyond the capability of human perception and lessened the need for tedious human oversight. Specifically, this project led to:
- 10x labor reduction
- 3x cycle time reduction
- Reduced operator fatigue and injury
Following a successful demonstration, this project is in use in Warner Robins, GA.
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