Volvo unveils first robotic troubleshooting system

Representatives of the Swedish concern announced the launch of workshops using artificial intelligence in car diagnostics. The module was developed in collaboration with UVeye. It analyzes the condition of all surfaces of the machine and identifies faults or damage. The system is self-learning, so its efficiency and accuracy will only grow over time.

How it works

The robotic workshop consists of 3 blocks: Helios, Artemis and Atlas. Helios checks the bottom for damage, leaks of technical fluids and other deviations from the norm. Artemis monitors tire condition by checking tread wear and geometry. The atlas is designed to scan the body and detect geometry violations, corrosion, scratches, etc.

The use of the module reduces the time of checks and eliminates errors, since the system scans everything and does not miss a single section. This is not a replacement for technicians in dealerships, but an assistant, since the computer cannot check the condition of the engine and other elements that are not visible from the outside.



At the end of the scan, a detailed report is generated, if there are problems, their nature and location are indicated, and a snapshot is attached. In this case, the robotic workshop performs only diagnostic tasks. She is not able to troubleshoot and this will be done by auto mechanics. To date, the system has been installed at several locations on the East Coast of the United States. In the coming years, it will appear in all 300 Volvo dealerships in North America.

Developer Comments

The company's employees emphasized that the system provides a complete picture of the state car and allows you to identify faults that the car owner does not even suspect. For example, oil leakage from the gearbox, violation of the suspension arm geometry, corrosion on the bottom, etc. The use of a robotic workshop in combination with visual inspection by mechanics will ensure high-quality diagnostics in a short time.



This is the first element from the workshop of the future, which Volvo engineers have been working on for a long time. In the coming years, other systems will appear to help check cars and identify even those problems that have not yet manifested themselves. The module under consideration will be refined and improved in order to provide high accuracy with a small amount of time spent on verification.