Proof of concept of haptic teleoperation for robotic painting
Customer name :
Bombardier
Completion date : 2024-2025
In brief
Development of a haptic teleoperation solution enabling painters to reproduce precise gestures remotely, improving safety and reducing RSI.
Project summary
In direct collaboration with Bombardier, CTA designed a proof-of-concept integrating a haptic teleoperation interface for robotized painting of complex surfaces. The project involved capturing the movements of painting experts, faithfully reproducing these gestures using a new-generation haptic device, and validating the whole in a real industrial environment. This approach demonstrates the potential of teleoperation to improve operator safety, reduce musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) linked to repetitive movements, and deliver finishing quality in line with aeronautical standards.
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CTA's role
- Definition of technical and ergonomic requirements with Bombardier.
- Integration of an advanced haptic device for gesture reproduction.
- Robotic trajectory development and testing in an industrial environment.
- Process validation and technology transfer.
Results
- Functional proof-of-concept demonstrating the feasibility of haptic teleoperation.
- Potential reduction in MSDs and improved workplace safety.
- Reproducibility of painting gestures and maintenance of finish quality.
- Technological basis for future large-scale automation.