SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING WELD TOOL BASED ON DETECTED CHARACTERISTICS OF WORK SETTING AND/OR USER

Abstract: a system includes a microphone configured to generate audio signals associated with a weld tool being used by a user to perform a welding operation on an object. a processing device executes an artificial intelligence agent trained to perform several functions to determine certain information. these functions include processing the audio signals to identify sound signatures indicative of a weld defect occurring during the welding operation, determining the presence of the weld defect based on the identified sound signatures, and issuing cease commands to cease operation of the weld tool in response to the determined presence of the weld defect. the system may also include a welding robot, peripheral haptic devices, and network interfaces to support remote interaction and haptic feedback between users. the system aims to enhance welding quality control through real-time audio monitoring and immediate intervention capabilities.

Inventor(s): Arnold KRAVITZ

CPC Classification: B23K31/125 (SOLDERING OR UNSOLDERING; WELDING; CLADDING OR PLATING BY SOLDERING OR WELDING; CUTTING BY APPLYING HEAT LOCALLY, e.g. FLAME CUTTING; WORKING BY LASER BEAM (making metal-coated products by extruding metal ; building up linings or coverings by casting ; casting by dipping ; manufacture of composite layers by sintering metal powder ; arrangements on machine tools for copying or controlling ; covering metals or covering materials with metals, not otherwise provided for ; burners ))

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