1. Augmented Reality Monitoring System for Aircraft Wiring
PROBLEM STATEMENT
Maintenance activities on aircraft systems across the aviation industry have a great concern with the reduction and management of operator workload. United Aircraft Technologies (UAT), is developing a smart aircraft Inter-Connecting Clamp (ICC) solution with an Augmented Reality Monitoring System (ARMS) for aircraft wiring that improves fuel economy (overall weight reduction of the aircraft), decreases the occurrence of Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI) among the workforce, simplifies maintenance through 3D fault location and visualization, and reduces the environmental impact of CO2 emissions.
BENEFITS
Our smart clamp saves weight, an average of 60-65% from current metal clamps, improving fuel economy. In addition, maintenance is reduced in half due to easy assembly and disassembly. Workers compensation expenses is decreased up to 30% due to its ergonomic design. The ICC provides maintenance crews greater confidence, minimizing complexity, shortening procedure times, reducing time loss, and helps expand the utilization of Augmented Reality to beyond all electrical wiring maintenance. The anticipated benefits will apply equally to weight savings, reduction of RSI, and reduction of CO2 emissions given that the world needs to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
TECHNOLOGY SOLUTION
The smart Inter-Connecting Clamp (ICC) is unique. It does not use standard metallic installation hardware (screws, washers, and nuts). The ICC, has sensors embedded that can read the voltage and amperage flow in a bundle of cables. When used in conjunction with Augmented Reality,  is capable of visualizing hidden faults in wire bundles and has the capability of isolating a single wire. The ICC greatly simplifies installation, reduces maintainer fatigue and  man-hours, minimizing associated repetitive strain injuries, and dramatically reducing fly-weight.
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