Paris, June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Paris Air Show — Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, has announced the launch of Percept, an advanced AI-based aircraft engine analysis tool.
Percept is a computer vision product running on the Awiros Video Intelligence Operating System (OS). A cloud-based interface allows users to capture aircraft engine images and videos on their mobile devices and receive real-time responses on parts availability. This enables a fast and cost-effective turnaround of leased engine assets. Instead of an inspector inspecting the engine and inspecting it piece by piece, Percept automates this inspection, reducing his turnaround time by nearly 90%.
“The Percept tool helps reduce the time and effort involved in pre- and post-lease analysis of aircraft engines,” said O Sung Kwon, Vice President of Customer Support at Pratt & Whitney. “We have been working with Awiros, an Indian computer vision and artificial intelligence (AI) start-up, for the past few years to bring this technology to maturity, from the technology development stage to bringing a practical product to market. I am excited to move to.”
“Working with RTX to build the Percept tools has been one of the most exciting opportunities in Awiros’ journey as a startup. We are proud to be able to scan Pratt & Whitney engines in high fidelity, which have been commercially deployed in the aerospace industry.” Vikram GuptaFounder and CEO of Aviros.
Awiros has been named the winner of the RTX Innovation Challenge. innovation challenge September 2019 We partner with over 60 Indian and global startups in computer vision, AI and machine learning (ML). The team proposed a solution to optimize and automate aircraft engine inspections with less human intervention. Avilos’ idea will be evaluated in 2020-21 and will be commercially available later this year.
“As the fastest growing aviation industry and emerging start-up capital in the world, India It has become a hotbed of agile aerospace innovation.” Ashmita SethiPresident and Head of State, India, Pratt & Whitney (UTCIPL). “Perception is the result of some Indian The brightest minds work with Pratt & Whitney to innovate solutions that deliver significant efficiency and value to our customers. ”
Percept solutions will only be deployed on Pratt & Whitney’s most advanced commercial engines, including the Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engine and V2500.
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About RTX
RTX is the world’s largest aerospace and defense company. Our global team of 180,000 employees pushes the boundaries of known science and redefines how we connect and protect the world. We advance aviation, build smarter defense systems, and create innovations to take you deep into space. Effective July 1, the company will complete its reorganization into three customer-focused business units: Collins Aerospace, Raytheon and Pratt & Whitney. The company has 2022 sales of $67 billion and is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.
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