Robotic Laser Inspection of Airplane Wings Using Quadrotor

Abstract

In course of the new development in construction materials, micro and nanoelectromechanical systems, a new sophisticated class of machinery are rising. This has created the need of diagnostic and inspection algorithm matching with the level of artificial intelligence implemented in the end product. In this paper, we present a case study, a simulation on inspecting airplane wings using unmanned quadrotor. The aim is to automate the inspection process, maximize the efficient allocation of resources and minimize possible risks caused by human errors. In order to achieve wing inspection, a laser setup is mounted on the quadrotor, which trajectory and flight stabilization is controlled by optimized fuzzy logic position controllers using particle swarm optimization.