Did You Know: The Mentor Visual IQ is compatible with bluetooth keyboards?
Did you know Mentor Visual iQ users have the ability to remotely control various functions using a simple wireless Bluetooth or USB wired keyboard?
There are various inspection workflows that could be more streamlined if the user did not have to stand with the MViQ handset to perform certain functions such as image capture or video recording.
One particular example is an aircraft engine inspection that requires the use of a motorized turning tool. Varying mounting positions of the turning tool on the engine in relation to the borescope port where the inspection takes place can result in the need for more than one technician to perform the inspection. One technician must operate the turning tool while a second technician uses the Mentor Visual iQ to visually inspect the engine.
Now one technician can operate the turning tool and capture images and video remotely using a keyboard. Essentially the only MViQ function that cannot be controlled wirelessly is probe articulation.
One recommended keyboard is the Logitech k810 (pictured). The equivalent keyboard operations are shown in the diagram below:
Jason De Silveira, founder and CEO of Nexxis Technology, has always had a sharp focus on robotics, education, and real-world solutions. Throughout his career, he’s stayed committed to pushing the boundaries of robotics and helping industries strengthen their approach to asset integrity and robotic inspection.
With a background in operations, commissioning, and start-ups of new facilities, Jason leads Nexxis with a hands-on understanding of what real projects demand. Under his leadership, Nexxis has become known for developing innovative robotic systems that deliver better data, boost safety, and take the risks out of confined space and working-at-height inspections.
What makes Jason stand out? A passion for innovation, a proven ability to bring people together, and a genuine drive to help clients get the right solution — not just an off-the-shelf fix. With a strong focus on customisation and future-ready technology, he’s helping to shape the next generation of robotics.
