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Shapiro, Linda Guo, James 2024-02-12T23:40:29Z 2024-02-12T23:40:29Z 2024-02-12 2023 Guo_washington_0250O_26491.pdf http://hdl.handle.net/1773/51158 Thesis (Master's)--University of Washington, 2023 The thesis presents an innovative approach to automating aircraft maintenance processes,particularly in paint and coating removal. It introduces a “Scan to Plan” system that combines LiDAR scanning and laser cameras with robotic arms for precision paint ablation. The work emphasizes the development of a modular system design, allowing for flexible adaptation to various industrial applications. The prototype demonstrates significant accuracy in scanning and paint ablation on curved aluminum surfaces, highlighting its applicability in laser surface operations beyond paint removal, such as micromachining and cladding. The thesis also explores potential enhancements to the system and its broader applications in industrial automation, paving the way for more efficient and precise maintenance procedures. application/pdf en_US none Computer Vison Laser Ablation Robotics Engineering Electrical and computer engineering Development and Application of an Automated “Scan to Plan” System for Precision Paint Ablation Using LiDAR and Laser Cameras on Robotic Arms Thesis Open Access open.access