MLADÁ BOLESLAV — ŠKODA AUTO, a leading automotive manufacturer and Czech Republic’s largest private company under Volkswagen Group, unveils the adoption of an AI-based predictive maintenance system dubbed “Magic Eye” for its assembly line at the main plant in Mladá Boleslav. Developed by the Škoda FabLab, this innovative system utilizes image recognition technology to monitor assembly line equipment, ensuring timely identification of irregularities and maintenance needs, according to a press release published on EuropaWire.

Equipped with cameras mounted on the overhead conveyor of the assembly line, the “Magic Eye” system captures high-precision images of components prone to wear, such as girders, bolts, and cabling. These images are then analyzed in real-time by a computer empowered with AI, enabling the system to swiftly detect deviations from optimal baseline conditions and pinpoint sources of errors.

Miroslav Stejskal, Predictive Maintenance Coordinator at Škoda Auto Central Technical Service, emphasized the significance of predictive maintenance in ensuring seamless production processes. He highlighted that the AI system continuously checks the process status against optimal conditions, identifying patterns and changes promptly to optimize efficiency and maximize production capacities.

Škoda Auto’s deployment of “Magic Eye” at its main plant in Mladá Boleslav for the Enyaq iV and Octavia models positions the company at the forefront of AI-supported predictive maintenance in the Czech Republic. To facilitate broader integration at other sites, the FabLab has created an “implementation arena,” enabling experimentation with camera settings, system configurations, and simulated damage scenarios.

The implementation of “Magic Eye” underscores Škoda Auto’s unwavering commitment to innovation and technological advancement in manufacturing, ensuring efficient and timely maintenance of its assembly line to uphold quality standards and operational excellence.