Multimodal inspection
Prepare, position and transfer parts between 3D scanners, CMMs, vision systems and industrial CT.
R&D project in development
NM3D SCANHUMAN · VIRIATO
NM3D ScanHuman: humanoid robotics for industrial inspection
We are developing Viriato, our humanoid based on the UBTECH WALKER S2, to connect robotic handling, 3D metrology and additive manufacturing in more flexible industrial workflows.
SolutionNM3D ScanHuman
HumanoidViriato · WALKER S2
Fields3D · CMM · CT · AM
StatusDevelopment and validation
THE MISSION
A robotic operator connecting tasks that are separate today
The goal is to research how a humanoid can move parts, interact with different equipment and execute inspection and production sequences, always with safety, traceability and human supervision.
Autonomous additive cell
Remove finished parts from 3D printers, identify them and route them to cooling, post-processing or inspection.
Connected data
Link part, program, result and decision to build a traceable digital process history.
FROM BATCH TO RESULT
The workflow we are developing
01RecogniseIdentify the part, orientation, equipment and task.
02HandlePlan grip, force, path and safe zones.
03PreparePlace the part and select the right recipe.
04MeasureRun scanning, CMM, vision or CT as required.
05DecideRecord the result and route the part.
TECHNOLOGIES TO INTEGRATE
One platform, multiple inspection methods
3D scanning and digitisation
Fast geometry capture, CAD-to-part comparison and surface analysis.
CMM / MMC
Loading and unloading, fixture positioning and launch of validated programs.
CT and X-ray
Safe handling for non-destructive internal and external inspection.
Vision, software and data
Context recognition, task orchestration and result traceability.
AUTONOMOUS 3D INSPECTION
Viriato learns to measure with the TrackScan Sharp-Z system
The development integrates perception, motion planning, scanner positioning, optical tracking and data validation to perform repeatable inspections.
R&D concept visualisation based on the real Viriato and real equipment.
ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
From the 3D printer to inspection without breaking the flow
Viriato is being studied as a flexible operator that removes parts when a cycle ends, confirms their identity, places them in a fixture or container and routes them to the defined next step.
Development includes interfaces with different equipment, handling variable geometries, thermal and safety controls, error management and communication with production and quality systems.
ROADMAP
Phased development validated with real cases
FASE 1
Requirements and safety
Tasks, parts, risks, zones, interfaces and success criteria.FASE 2
Handling and navigation
Grips, paths, mobility and recovery from unexpected events.FASE 3
Equipment integration
3D printers, metrology, software and traceability.FASE 4
Pilots and scaling
Repeated cycles, metrics, robustness and industrial transfer.Development note: NM3D ScanHuman is an ongoing R&D project. The capabilities described are development targets and will be progressively validated; the final configuration depends on each application and its safety assessment.
FAQ
Questions about NM3D ScanHuman
Is NM3D ScanHuman already a finished commercial solution?
No. It is an NM3D R&D development being built and validated in stages.
What does Viriato mean?
Viriato is the name NM3D gives to its WALKER S2 humanoid robot within the ScanHuman project.
Can it work with any CMM, scanner or 3D printer?
Compatibility is assessed case by case according to interfaces, geometry, safety and process. The research targets a modular architecture, not a promise of universal compatibility.
INDUSTRIAL COLLABORATION
Do you have a use case for Viriato?
Share the part, equipment, current sequence and desired outcome. NM3D can assess how the case fits the development programme.