EWI Collaborates with Recognition Robotics for Developing Interactive Welder Training Systems

EWI, an engineering and technology organization, has entered into collaboration with Recognition Robotics to develop and commercialize interactive welder training systems.

 

Recognition Robotics, Inc. develops technologies that mimic the human visual process and the solutions they design stem from their discovery of how the visual cortex of the brain works.

 

The interactive welder training will make use of in-helmet camera equipment that will monitor torch positions and arc data while welding and transmit valuable feedback to the welder thereby enhancing the welder’s techniques.

 

EWI has stated that it assists in all aspects of advancing the science and application of materials joining technologies and its new welder training system measures torch angles, travel speed, travel path, and weave patterns. Simultaneous welding parameter measurements are used to estimate arc length and to determine whether proper power source settings are being used for the intended procedure. 

 

By having an understanding about variety of welding processes, positions, joint types, and on complex part geometries the trainees can familiarize themselves with arc and puddle appearance under conditions that are similar to production.

 

Recognition Robotics has claimed that its technology can recognize objects very similar in capability to the human brain. Their stage in this field is far more advanced compared to all existing products or even research. It is very difficult for a machine to learn and apply recognition though it is effortless to human vision but they have worked out an expertise that makes machines to recognize.

 

EWI says that it received feedbacks from its members who have stated that the shortage of skilled welders is one of the most important manufacturing challenges facing many industry sectors. EWI customers have been constantly looking for systems that are easy to use, reliable, and cost-effective and the company feels it can provide them a viable option through this partnership.

 

Simon Melikian, CEO of Recognition Robotics, stated that EWI's knowledge of customer needs and the materials joining market gave their company access to a new subscriber base. Using the Recognition Robotics technology and EWI's domain expertise, they were able to create a complete training solution for the welding industry.

 

Both the companies are seeking commercialization partners interested in evaluating these training technologies.

 

EWI and Technical Toolboxes had recently announced a joint industry project and EWI had signed a joint marketing agreement with WebRaiser Technologies.