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.
3D SCANNING WITH OPTICAL TRACKING
Autonomous 3D inspection, from recognition to report
Viriato identifies the part and inspection recipe, prepares the working volume and executes the scanner path while maintaining the correct distance, angle, speed and line of sight.
Coverage and data quality are checked during capture. Incomplete areas are measured again and the point cloud, mesh, report and decision are linked to the part, without manual hand-offs between stages.
Application under study in the NM3D ScanHuman programme, using industrial technology supplied by NM3D.
LARGE-SCALE COMPONENTS
Planned coverage, even across large geometries
For moulds, tools and panels, the system automatically divides the surface into accessible zones and selects postures that preserve reach, stability and tracking visibility.
Viriato moves around the part, resumes measurement after each repositioning and confirms overlap between zones. The process ends only when the defined coverage and quality criteria have been achieved.
Application under study in the NM3D ScanHuman programme, using industrial technology supplied by NM3D.
COORDINATE METROLOGY
Loading, fixturing and measurement without manual intervention
Viriato recognises the part and fixture, confirms orientation, places it in the validated fixture and checks presence and clamping before clearing the measurement area.
From the work order, it selects the approved programme in the software, authorises the cycle through the interlocks and collects the result. It then removes the part and automatically routes it to rework, reinspection or the next operation.
Application under study in the NM3D ScanHuman programme, using industrial technology supplied by NM3D.
INDUSTRIAL COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY
Automated internal inspection with integrated safety
The cell confirms that X-ray emission is disabled, opens access only in a safe state and allows Viriato to centre the part in the correct fixture. The robot leaves the volume before closing and cycle start.
The acquisition and analysis recipe is linked to the part identity. At the end, Viriato unloads it and the system records images, reconstructed volume, detected defects, decision and next destination to close the workflow with full traceability.
Application under study in the NM3D ScanHuman programme, using industrial technology supplied by NM3D.
ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING · SLA
From print completion to washing and post-curing
After validating cycle completion and a safe position, Viriato identifies the job, removes the platform with a dedicated tool and places it in a containment tray, avoiding contact with liquid resin.
The platform is automatically routed to washing, drying, post-curing and inspection. Times, material, batch, parameters and result remain linked, enabling a continuous and traceable resin cell.
Application under study in the NM3D ScanHuman programme, using industrial technology supplied by NM3D.
ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING · SLS
From cooling to controlled depowdering
The system monitors temperature and only releases the operation when the container can be moved safely. Viriato removes it closed and transfers it to an enclosed depowdering station.
Part separation, powder recovery, cleaning and identification are orchestrated as stages of the same job. Produced quantity, material reuse and final inspection are recorded automatically.
Application under study in the NM3D ScanHuman programme, using industrial technology supplied by NM3D.
ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING · SLM
From metal printing to traceable post-processing
Only after purging, cooling and confirmation of a safe atmosphere does Viriato access the build. A dedicated frame keeps the platform stable during transfer to a closed trolley.
Heat treatment, support removal, finishing and inspection can be chained from the same order. Alloy, powder batch, parameters, platform, logical operator and result follow the part throughout the process.
Application under study in the NM3D ScanHuman programme, using industrial technology supplied by NM3D.
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.