1. Core Technical Principles
Infrared Penetration Sensing Technology
Representative products such as LIMETOW™ and iRosesilk™ emit low-intensity infrared waves (with energy lower than X-rays, safe and controllable) through specialized lenses. Leveraging the temperature differences and wave reflection characteristics between wires, pipes, and walls, they convert hidden structures into color-coded visual images—wires are typically highlighted in red, water pipes in blue, and wooden structures in green.
Multimodal Perception Fusion
High-end models (e.g., META-aivi) integrate infrared thermal imaging, visible light cameras, and sensor arrays to simultaneously collect temperature, current, and vibration data. Through edge computing, they conduct real-time analysis of wire conditions (such as abnormal temperature rise caused by insulation aging).
AI Algorithm-Driven Decision-Making
Fault Detection: Using deep learning models like YOLOv5s, it identifies 8 common issues including arc faults (current spike characteristics), short circuits (voltage drop patterns), and loose connectors (impedance anomalies);
Feature Matching: Compares real-time data with a preset database (e.g., standards for wire diameter and insulation material) to automatically generate compliance reports.
2. Core Functions and Application Scenarios
Wall-Mounted Wiring Positioning: Relying on infrared penetration and 3D coordinate modeling technology, it can accurately locate hidden wires inside walls. It is mainly used in scenarios such as home improvement drilling and wall renovation, effectively preventing pipeline damage during construction.
Real-Time Fault Diagnosis: Combining thermal imaging technology and AI anomaly detection algorithms, it can analyze the operating status of wires in real time and promptly capture fault signals such as insulation aging and short circuits. It is suitable for scenarios like industrial power distribution room inspections and old house wire maintenance.
Compliance Verification: Through image recognition technology and comparison with a preset standard database, it verifies the compliance of parameters such as wire diameter and insulation material, and automatically generates verification reports. It is mainly used for quality inspection in new energy vehicle wire harness assembly.
Remote Collaboration Guidance: With AR annotation function and 5G high-speed transmission technology, it enables real-time interaction between on-site personnel and remote experts. Experts provide on-site operation guidance through annotations, which is applicable to scenarios such as power grid fault repair in remote areas.
Cases: After using LIMETOW™, Simon H. increased wall drilling efficiency by 40% with zero pipeline damage incidents; an automobile factory adopted AI glasses for wire harness testing, reducing the false positive rate from 12% to 0.3%.
3. Representative Products in the Market
Consumer Grade
LIMETOW™/iRosesilk™: Lightweight design (approximately 80g) with 4-hour battery life, supporting the identification of three types of materials (wood/metal/wire), priced at $299-399, focusing on the DIY market.
Industrial Grade
META-aivi: Full voice control, suitable for noisy workshops, capable of storing over 100,000 test records, and integrating a digital twin interface;
Realwear Cimo: IP67 waterproof rating, with laser guidance function to assist wiring operations, widely used in the power and rail transit industries.
Specialized Type
Automotive Wire Harness Testing Glasses: Optimized motion blur algorithm, enabling accurate identification of 0.5mm-level relay color differences and pin misalignment.
4. Technical Challenges and Trends
Existing Bottlenecks:
Limited infrared penetration depth (≤8cm for brick walls, ≤3cm for concrete);
Easy confusion between metal pipe and wire signals (needs improvement by integrating electromagnetic induction sensors).
Development Directions:
By 2026, the "perception-decision-execution" closed loop will be realized: automatically generating AR guidance for maintenance steps after detecting faults;
Integrating digital twin technology to support virtual mapping and fault prediction of the entire building's wire system.
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