The Škoda FabLab at the main plant in Mladá Boleslav has installed the "Magic Eye" camera system to continuously monitor the assembly line equipment. The system captures images of equipment and parts that are subject to wear and tear, such as girders, bolts, or cabling. The AI-based computer connected to the camera system then compares the captured images to thousands of stored images to detect any irregularities or maintenance needs in real-time.
Miroslav Stejskal, the Predictive Maintenance Coordinator at Škoda Auto Central Technical Service, said, "An AI system constantly checks the current process status against the optimal baseline conditions. It’s taught to identify certain patterns, constantly adding to its knowledge base and recognizing changes immediately. This enables us to react promptly, optimizes the efficiency of our processes, and ensures the best possible utilization of our production capacities."
The "Magic Eye" system can differentiate between cracks and scratches using blue light to make accurate diagnoses. Additionally, the system continuously expands its knowledge base, marking the spot as error-free as soon as the part has been replaced and checked again. The system also uses information on irregularities it has identified in the past to evaluate detected deviations.
Currently, the "Magic Eye" system is being used at Škoda's main plant in Mladá Boleslav on the assembly line for the Enyaq iV and Octavia models. The company has created an "implementation arena" simulation area to experiment with different camera settings, configure system parameters, and simulate damage to the assembly line. This helps Škoda Auto further optimize the system and accelerate its wider integration at the Mladá Boleslav and Kvasiny sites.
Source: Škoda
