PicAI – AI-driven Probe Inspection Control is the world’s first fully automated probe puncture inspection system, designed to eliminate manual test fixture verification.

With patent-pending technology, PicAI combines a single- or dual-sided vision module with adaptive Artificial Intelligence (AI) to analyze the probe marks left by test pints contacting PCBs during PCB testing, verifying fixture conformity – in ICT, FCT, and other PCB test types – with speed and precision.

The system captures the entire PCB in a single sweep, detecting punctures at each Test Point (TP) and measuring deviations from the TP center with extreme accuracy.

All inspection data is then transformed into intelligent reports, including statistical analysis, full traceability, and trend monitoring, enabling faster and assertive decision-making.

PicAI is available in multiple configurations to match different use cases:

• A fully automated industrial system designed for production environments and in-line integration
• A compact benchtop standalone version for R&D, validation, lab environments and low-volume applications
• A service model, with Controlar performing inspection and fixture verification

This flexibility allows manufacturers to apply the same inspection methodology across development, validation, and full-scale production.

Both industrial and benchtop standalone configurations include:

• Hardware: Compact, all-in-one unit built with a rugged, industrial grade materials for long-term durability in demanding production environments.
• Optical System:. Integrated system with high-resolution linear cameras and synchronized lighting modules. The industrial version supports simultaneous top and bottom PCB inspection, while the benchtop version is configured for top-side inspection.
• Software: PC-based software with a user-friendly interface and AI-driven analysis for detailed reporting, traceability and process optimization.
• Adaptive Computer Vision: AI-driven recognition that automatically adjusts inspection parameters to minimize false detections, ensuring compatibility with PCBs of any size, color, or material.

PicAI’s versatility makes it ideal for multiple stages of the electronics manufacturing lifecycle.

On the production floor, it acts as a critical quality gate, ensuring ICT fixtures are perfectly aligned with PCBs and detecting defects before they lead to costly reworks.

In R&D and design, it provides accurate fixture performance data, accelerating PCB development and helping prevent future failures.

Ultimately, PicAI delivers objective, repeatable inspection data and reports, enabling quality teams to maintain consistent standards and compliance across every production batch.