CYBER-PHYSICAL SYSTEM IMPLEMENTATION FOR THE AR-ASSISTED AIT OF AEROSPACE COMPONENTS

Industry 4.0 technologies are profoundly transforming the assembly, integration, and testing (AIT) processes of aerospace components, with augmented reality (AR) and cyber-physical systems (CPS) at the forefront of this evolution, marking a significant shift in traditional methodologies. This research explores the integration of CPS into the AIT processes of aerospace components, leveraging AR as a powerful tool to enhance efficiency, precision, and safety. To do so, the case of an aerospace system that showcases the practical implementation of the proposed CPS and AR framework in aerospace AIT is presented. Results show how the developed CPS can provide valuable assistance to the AIT operator, constituting a promising option to achieve significant improvements in assembly accuracy and overall process efficiency. The research also explores the implications of the proposed framework on the testing phase of aerospace components resorting to the CPS capability to facilitate real-time monitoring of performance metrics, ensuring the accomplishment of stringent quality standards.