Autonomous tooling and inspection repair with mobile robots - FORD

Summary

Under CONVERGING, the robotized inspection and repairing of automotive tool and dies using mobile robots is aimed, to prevent harmful situations (e.g., chemicals) and operators working in non-ergonomic postures.

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Demonstrator (project outcome type)
Industrial pilot or use case
MiE KPI section - Impacts
Demonstrator showcasing human and technology complementarity
MiE KPI section - Outcomes
Reduced scrap rate through zero defect and zero downtime manufacturing - demonstrator showcases reduction by 20%
Reduction of time needed for defect identification & finishing showcased by demonstrator (in % reduction)
Demonstrator showcasing artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics tools’ uptake
C MANUFACTURING
C33 Repair, maintenance and installation of machinery and equipment
C33.1 Repair and maintenance of fabricated metal products, machinery and equipment
C33.12 Repair and maintenance of machinery
Environmental sustainability
Circular economy
The 'R's of Circular Economy
Repair
Remanufacture - upgrade