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A trained model processes images captured by an attached camera on a computing device to identify the component type and check whether the tightening process or pattern follows required guidance, design specifications, and/or user thresholds. Quality assurance systems can use generated model data to update component status, while the device provides a user interface for controlling wrench operation.","Technical Disclosure Commons  \nDefensive Publications Series  \nMarch 2023  \nSmart Torque Wrench Control Using Machine Learning N/A  \nFollow this and additional works at: [https://www.tdcommons.org/dpubs_series](https://www.tdcommons.org/dpubs_series)  \nRecommended Citation  \nN/A, \"Smart Torque Wrench Control Using Machine Learning\", Technical Disclosure Commons,(March 02, 2023)  \n[https://www.tdcommons.org/dpubs_series/5715](https://www.tdcommons.org/dpubs_series/5715)  \nThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.  \nThis Article is brought to you for free and open access by Technical Disclosure Commons. It has been accepted for inclusion in Defensive Publications Series by an authorized administrator of Technical Disclosure Commons.  \nSmart Torque Wrench Control Using Machine Learning  \nABSTRACT  \nThe technology described in this paper relates to a torque wrench and accompanying device for automatically guiding a user of the wrench to properly install joint connectors, flange connectors, bolts, and other mechanical components of a mechanical system, using a machine learning model (“ML”) . The ML-enabled torque wrench can automatically set proper torque values for properly tightening mechanical components relative to some guideline, design specification, and/or user-specified threshold. A camera, for example on a computing device, can collect images of the target components to be manipulated by the wrench. A model trained to receive the images can automatically identify the type of component to be manipulated by the wrench, and to verify the proper tightening process or pattern is used on the component. A quality assurance system can receive data generated by the model for updating the status of the component. The computing device can provide a user interface for controlling the torque wrench as described in this paper.  \nBACKGROUND  \nA mechanical device or system may include components that are torqued into position, such as a bolt to a joint of a robotic arm. The torque that may safely be applied to the component can be based on a design specification or guideline, for example enforced as part of a quality assurance or audit process. Validating that the component is tightened to a proper specification is a manual, error-prone process, and in some cases may require more than one person to verify.  \nFor example, in an electrical distribution system such as a busway system, verification for proper joint torque comes in three steps. In the first step, the initial torque of the joint is brought to specification. The next step is verifying the torque value within 90% for the joint. The  \nPublished by Technical Disclosure Commons, 2023 2  \nlast step is validation of 10% of the joints. There is often no record keeping and validation during these checks, which becomes a concern particularly when assets are moved around.  \nSUMMARY AND DESCRIPTION  \nThe technology described in this paper relates to a torque wrench and accompanying device for automatically guiding a user of the wrench to properly install joint connectors, flange connectors, bolts, and other mechanical components of a mechanical system, using a machine learning model (“ML”) .  \nFIG. 1 is a block diagram of an ML-enabled torque wrench 100 and accompanying computing device 114. The torque wrench 100 can be manually operated or automatically operated, e.g., driven by a motor or other propulsion mechanism, for example an electrical, pneumatic, or hydraulic mechanism used to apply torque to a piece or mechanical component of  \n[https://www.tdcommons.org/dpubs_series/5715](https://www.tdcommons.org/dpubs_series/5715) 3  \na system, e.g., a vehicle. 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