FARO Technologies, Inc.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VERIFYING A POSITION OF A COMPONENT ON AN OBJECT

Abstract:

An apparatus and method is provided for verifying the position of an edge of component on an object. The apparatus includes an optical sensor configured to receive light reflected from the component and the object. A contrast element disposed on or adjacent to the edge. One or more processors operably coupled to the optical sensor for determining the position of the edge at an inspection point. A system is also provided for cutting plies of a layup assembly and applying a contrast element to make the cut edge visible to position verification systems.