Concept for an augmented intelligence-based quality assurance of assembly tasks in global value networks

Procedia CIRP, vol. 97, pp. 423–428

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to present a conceptual approach to an augmented intelligence-based worker assistance system in manual assembly. This approach is designed to address current challenges in global value networks. We propose a self-learning multi-camera system that (1) provides augmented reality-based assembly instructions and (2) enables automated real-time in-process testing of complex manual assembly operations by using visual camera and CAD data, operational experiences and expert knowledge. As the proposed solution is targeted at enabling SMEs, cost-effectiveness is a main goal of the conceptual approach. Consequently, weak artificial intelligence is applied to realise the algorithmic chain subject to performance restricted hardware. The approach states a novelty in research and development and contributes to practical application in the field of augmented intelligence.

Authors 10

1. Sascha Thamm corresponding Aachen Laboratory for Machine Tools and Production Engineering WZL Chair of Production Metrology and Quality Management

   RWTH Aachen University

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   Laboratory for Machine Tools and Production Engineering WZL, Chair of Production Metrology and Quality Management, RWTH Aachen University, Campus-Boulevard 30, 52074 Aachen, Germany

2. Louis Huebser Aachen Laboratory for Machine Tools and Production Engineering WZL Chair of Production Metrology and Quality Management

   RWTH Aachen University

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   Laboratory for Machine Tools and Production Engineering WZL, Chair of Production Metrology and Quality Management, RWTH Aachen University, Campus-Boulevard 30, 52074 Aachen, Germany

3. Tobias Adam Aachen Laboratory for Machine Tools and Production Engineering WZL Chair of Production Metrology and Quality Management

   RWTH Aachen University

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   Laboratory for Machine Tools and Production Engineering WZL, Chair of Production Metrology and Quality Management, RWTH Aachen University, Campus-Boulevard 30, 52074 Aachen, Germany

4. Thomas Hellebrandt Aachen Laboratory for Machine Tools and Production Engineering WZL Chair of Production Metrology and Quality Management

   RWTH Aachen University

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   Laboratory for Machine Tools and Production Engineering WZL, Chair of Production Metrology and Quality Management, RWTH Aachen University, Campus-Boulevard 30, 52074 Aachen, Germany

5. Ina Heine Aachen Laboratory for Machine Tools and Production Engineering WZL Chair of Production Metrology and Quality Management

   RWTH Aachen University

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   Laboratory for Machine Tools and Production Engineering WZL, Chair of Production Metrology and Quality Management, RWTH Aachen University, Campus-Boulevard 30, 52074 Aachen, Germany

6. Sanderson César Macêdo Barbalho

   Universidade de Brasília

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   Department of Production Engineering, University of Brasília, DF 70910-900, Brazil

7. Sérgio Roberto Knorr Velho

   Universidade de Brasília

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   Department of Production Engineering, University of Brasília, DF 70910-900, Brazil

8. Marcelo Becker

   Universidade de São Paulo

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   São Paulo Institute of Physics, University of São Paulo, Av Trabalhador São-Carlense, 400, São Carlos, São Paulo, Brazil

9. Vanderlei Salvador Bagnato

   Universidade de São Paulo · Instituto de Física de São Carlos

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   EMBRAPII Unit of Biophotonics and Instrumentation IFSC/USP, Av Trabalhador São-Carlense, 400, São Carlos, São Paulo, Brazil

10. Robert Heinrich Schmitt Aachen Laboratory for Machine Tools and Production Engineering WZL Chair of Production Metrology and Quality Management

    RWTH Aachen University

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    Laboratory for Machine Tools and Production Engineering WZL, Chair of Production Metrology and Quality Management, RWTH Aachen University, Campus-Boulevard 30, 52074 Aachen, Germany