GE Aerospace demonstrates Sensiworm for on-wing engine inspection
GE Aerospace demonstrated Sensiworm, a soft robotic system designed to move through jet engines for on-wing inspection and future repair tasks.
Why it matters
Sensiworm demonstrates a compact robotic approach to inspection and future repair inside installed jet engines.
Verified eventGE AerospaceSep 7, 2023
Evidence notes
- Sensiworm carries onboard power, compute and pressure resources.
- The soft robot is designed to inspect jet-engine components while the engine remains on wing.
- The development programme targets inspection and repair tasks in confined engine spaces.
Company context
Aerospace manufacturing business; OTTO case study cites AMR deployment for manufacturing automation and material handling.