IAI leverages its expertise in aerial vehicles to integrate and certify new capabilities, ensuring a seamless incorporation of this technology into the Israel Aerospace Industries UH60 helicopter.
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and Odysight.ai have jointly revealed an advanced visual-based health monitoring system for UH60 helicopters, aiming to enhance safety and operational efficiency. The UH60 helicopter is widely used for various missions, including search and rescue, medical evacuation, and passenger and equipment transportation. The new system utilizes a multicamera setup, providing real-time monitoring of the helicopter’s systems and enabling early detection of component degradation and potential malfunctions.
The visual-based health monitoring system is equipped with Odysight.ai’s cutting-edge visual sensing and video analytics technology, comprising multiple highly resilient cameras, a high-performance processing unit, machine vision embedded software, and AI/ML models and algorithms. These components facilitate various predictive maintenance and condition-based monitoring solutions, capturing real-time visual conditions of safety-critical components placed strategically throughout the helicopter.
Gila Ghilai, VP and General Manager of the Engineering and Development Division, IAI said, “We are thrilled to partner with Odysight.ai on this project. The advanced camera technology, combined with our expertise in aerospace engineering, will enable us to create a state-of-the-art health monitoring system. We look forward to contributing to the safety and success of missions carried out by this important aircraft.”
IAI leverages its expertise in aerial vehicles to integrate and certify new capabilities, ensuring a seamless incorporation of this technology into the UH60 helicopter. The initiative is part of IAI’s ongoing commitment to advancing aerospace technology, enhancing safety, and ensuring the reliability of its aircraft.
Yehu Ofer, CEO, Odysight.ai said, “We at Odysight.ai are proud and honored to be chosen and trusted by IAI for the implementation of this ground-breaking visual based health monitoring system for UH60 helicopters. This innovative solution represents a significant step forward in ensuring the safety and availability of these helicopters, which play a vital role in numerous safety critical missions. By connecting the power of cutting-edge video-based sensors and AI algorithms, this innovative solution will provide real-time insights into the health of safety critical aviation platforms. This partnership highlights the potential of health monitoring systems for aerospace & aviation markets.”
The project, led by IAI’s Aviation Group – Engineering and Development center, focuses on developing and installing cutting-edge health monitoring systems in aerial vehicles. It utilizes modern sensor technologies and predictive analysis approaches, such as AI and Digital twin, to provide real-time prognostics of critical components.
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IAI’s Aviation Group is renowned worldwide as a leading conversion facility for many aircraft types. The Group specializes in handling all types of manned aircraft, both military and civilian, and offers passenger-to-cargo conversion, maintenance, repair and operations (MRO), business jets, aerostructures and assemblies, aircraft upgrades, and more. The Group’s customer base includes leading logistics and delivery companies like Amazon, FedEx, and DHL, emphasizing IAI’s position as a key player in the aviation industry.
