PatSnap's 2026 report highlights AI/ML-augmented inspection, XR-assisted field inspections with 3D models, and predictive maintenance innovations in non-destructive testing, including ML networks for pass/fail predictions and nanotechnology damage repair. The analysis identifies four innovation clusters from over 25 patent records reshaping industrial NDT workflows.
Source: phys. Original: https://phys.org/news/2026-04-unveil-ai-driven-coral-reef.html
