Method for motion optimized defect inspection by a robotic arm using prior knowledge from plm and maintenance systems

A system for object defect detection, the system comprising:

• a production line, wherein an object is received on the production line;
• a robot arm;
• a camera, wherein the camera is used for capturing images of the object;
• and
• a processor in communication with the robot arm, the processor is configured to:
• compute a motion optimized path for the robot arm, wherein the motion optimized path comprises a path for performing a sequence of rotations by the robot arm on the object for image capturing:
• using the robot arm to grasp the object and moving the robot arm according to the motion optimized path to rotate the object based on the sequence of rotations;
• control the camera to capture a plurality of images of the object while the object is being rotated;
• perform defect detection on the plurality of images of the object to determine object defect;
• and
• for object defect being detected, issue a defect notification to an operator of the production line.