The Percept solution will be deployed exclusively on Pratt & Whitney’s most advanced commercial engines, including the Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engine and the V2500.
Pratt & Whitney, a division of RTX, has unveiled the introduction of Percept, a cutting-edge AI-powered Aircraft Engine Analysis Tool. This innovative product utilizes computer vision technology and operates on the Awiros Video Intelligence Operating System (OS). By leveraging a cloud-based interface, Percept empowers users to capture images and videos of aircraft engines using their mobile devices, receiving instant real-time feedback on parts availability. This breakthrough feature facilitates a quicker and more cost-effective turnaround of leased engine assets. Gone are the days of manual inspections, as Percept automates the process, reducing inspection time by nearly 90%.
“The Percept tool helps reduce time and effort involved in the pre-and-post lease analysis of aircraft engines,” said O Sung Kwon, vice president, Customer Support, Pratt & Whitney. “We have been working with Awiros, an Indian Computer Vision and Artificial Intelligence (AI) start-up for the past few years to mature this technology; we are excited to be shifting from technology development to now bringing an operational product to the market,” he further added.
“Building the Percept tool in collaboration with RTX has been one of the most exciting opportunities in the journey of Awiros as a startup. We are proud that Percept’s high-fidelity scanning of Pratt & Whitney engines with handheld mobiles phones, without any specialized hardware, is being commercially deployed in the aerospace industry.” said Vikram Gupta, founder and CEO, Awiros.
Awiros emerged victorious in the prestigious RTX Innovation Challenge. Launched in September 2019, the challenge attracted more than 60 startups from both India and around the globe specializing in the domains of Computer Vision, AI, and Machine Learning (ML). The participating teams presented their solutions to optimize and automate aircraft engine inspections, aiming to minimize human involvement. Awiros’ groundbreaking concept underwent thorough evaluation throughout 2020-21 and is set to be commercially available later this year.
“As the fastest growing aviation industry and world’s emerging start-up capital, India has become a hotbed for agile aerospace innovation,” said Ashmita Sethi, president & country head, India, Pratt & Whitney (UTCIPL). “Percept is the result of some of India’s best and brightest minds collaborating with Pratt & Whitney to innovate a solution that delivers significant efficiencies and value to our customers,” she further added.
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The Percept solution will be exclusively deployed on Pratt & Whitney’s most advanced commercial engines, including the renowned Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engine and the V2500, showcasing the company’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of technological advancement in the aviation industry.
