Together, the project partners are working on the most automated and complete digitization of the aircraft cabin possible, i.e., the capture of many individual photographs that are then combined into a model. This requires the selection of suitable cameras and other required sensors. To achieve high image quality, a kinematics system is being developed that allows the sensors to be systematically guided through the aircraft cabin. Based on the high-quality data, AI models can be trained to detect anomalies. Possible application scenarios for the system include aircraft manufacturers who want to inspect the cabin during the assembly process or, in particular, before handover to the customer in order to detect any damage at an early stage and derive complete and traceable documentation. Possible damage that could lead to customer complaints includes, for example, dirt, scratches on surfaces, gaps, or incorrectly installed components.

The IFPT is focusing on defining the requirements and ensuring reasonable measurement coverage. Furthermore, the IFPT is developing the kinematic concepts up to a physical kinematic demonstrator, which will allow the sensors to be moved through the cabin and thus validate the entire intended pipeline.

The project will run for two years until the end of 2026. The close collaboration between the project partners is expected to result in a high-performance demonstrator. This, in addition to discussions with companies in the industry, will help the partners gain attractive market access for the new technology.

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