This startup provides computer vision software that enables low-cost cameras to perform accurate measurement and inspection tasks for robotic systems. Their technology allows businesses to use readily available cameras for robot quality control and performance monitoring, reducing the need for expensive, specialized equipment.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Product
Problem
Traditional manufacturing quality control processes often rely on manual inspection, which is prone to human error, labor-intensive, and can only sample a fraction of manufactured parts. Existing automated solutions often require specialized equipment like robots and jigs, leading to high costs and inflexible setups. This results in undetected defects, increased rework, scrap, recalls, and ultimately, significant financial losses for manufacturers.
Solution
SkillReal provides a 3D AI platform that enables in-line dimensional and quality inspection using standard, low-cost cameras. The patented technology combines advanced camera calibration, CAD alignment, and pre-trained AI models to deliver sub-millimeter accuracy within the production cycle time. By aligning physical parts with their digital twins, SkillReal's solution verifies presence, tolerance, and quality of manufactured features on 100% of parts, every cycle. The system integrates with existing PLM, MES, and PLC systems, eliminating the need for dedicated jigs, robots, or specialized cells, and enabling rapid deployment with minimal AI training.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes automotive manufacturers focused on process improvement and cost reduction, line builders setting up or modifying assembly lines, and aerospace & defense companies requiring high precision and reliability.
Features
- Patented 3D-AI platform integrating advanced camera calibration with CAD alignment
- Pre-trained large AI models for rapid deployment and support for most manufacturing features
- Sub-pixel camera calibration technology generating undistorted images in real time
- Real-time part tracking with CAD alignment, eliminating the need for dedicated jigs
- Dimensional AI inspection verifying presence, tolerance, and quality
- In-line inspection within the cycle time, inspecting 100% of parts and features
- Seamless integration with existing quality control systems, including PLC, MES, and PLM
- Capability to mark and inspect process points
- Ability to create virtual prototypes and calibrate robot programs