01.08.2024

Increased passenger comfort and faster response times – Bühler Motor Aviation is part of the i+sCabin2.0 research project

The i+scabin2.0 research project, the foundations of which were laid in 2022, connects the smart aircraft cabin with the ground and allows airlines to offer easier handling and increased passenger comfort using artificial intelligence. 

But how exactly does a connected cabin work? We have explained this in a short video using the example of a business class seat with the Bühler Seat Actuation System:

The idea of the “connected seat” could also be experienced at the Bühler Motor booth at the Aircraft Interiors Expo, which took place in Hamburg at the end of May 2024 and is considered to be the largest marketplace for cabin interiors.

Expert knowledge of Bühler Motor Aviation

„Bühler Motor is the only manufacturer that has so far managed to safely connect the actuator system of the seats with the on-board network of an airplane. We are very proud to be part of this project and to be able to help shape the future of the aircraft cabin. The high demands on safety in the aircraft make this project an essential building block for flying 'connected' and 'safely' in the future. 

Andreas Ulmer, Managing Director der Bühler Motor Aviation

Details of the research project

At the beginning of 2018, the first i+sCabin research project resulted in a new data solution for the passenger cabin. Networked components such as galleys, toilets, seats, surfaces and luggage compartments were equipped with such features  way that they can provide and exchange information. This made it possible for the first time to record the technical condition of the aircraft cabin at a glance. The promising results quickly led to a follow-up project.

The new i+sCabin2.0 research project aims to exchange data collected during the flight with ground stations and process it automatically. The smart cabin uses sophisticated systems and sensors to generate comprehensive information in order to provide an up-to-date overall picture of the cabin's condition. Airlines, in turn, can access this information and make maintenance decisions in real time.

This data also enables preventive maintenance: a wireless intelligent cabin network connects the above-mentioned components, determines the current status and makes predictions about necessary repairs or replacements.

An intelligent, networked cabin that communicates with the ground can optimize maintenance planning, increase aircraft availability, digitize and standardize processes and ultimately help ensure that aircraft fly on schedule and passengers are satisfied.

Further information

You can find more background information on the project on the official website www.iscabin.com.

A journalist from the aviation news service runwaygirl has reported on the i+sCabin2.0 project. And the Norddeutsche Rundfunk (in German) also highlighted the topic “What will the aircraft cabin of the future look like?” using this project as an example.

Follow us on our Bühler Motor LinkedIn Account to see the next steps in this project.

Partners

An overview of the industrial and scientific partners and subcontractors can be found in this graphic, and further information on the individual partners can also be found on the official website.

i+sCabin2.0 is funded by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK).

 


 


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