Systems and methods for aligning and localizing a tool

An alignment system comprising:

• a control device communicatively coupled to a tool;
• the tool comprising:
• at least one processor communicatively coupled to the control device;
• a first optical device having a field of view and a first viewing plane, wherein the at least one processor is configured to define a first viewing plane as a centerline of the field of view;
• a second optical device located adjacent to the first optical device, the second optical device having a second viewing plane;
• and
• a paddle coupled to an end of the tool and usable as a surface for projection of the first viewing plane and the second viewing plane;
• wherein the at least one processor is configured to rotate the paddle perpendicular to the second viewing plane and define the second viewing plane using at least two alignment features on the paddle,
• wherein the alignment system determines a location of an intersection of the first viewing plane and the second viewing plane within a workspace,
• wherein the at least one processor communicates the location of the intersection in an image proximate to a known point on a component to the control device over a communication network, and
• wherein the control device adjusts a position of the tool such that the intersection aligns with a desired location.