Backed by UVeye, an Israeli company General Motors and CarMax, a US used car network, uses a combination of computer vision and machine learning to build a system that can inspect vehicles quickly and accurately.
Before moving on to diagnosing passenger vehicles, UVeye engineers applied technology commonly used in the military, in which case the systems were originally developed for national security purposes so that their device could detect weapons and contraband. objects can be detected.
“UVI aims to revolutionize and standardize the way the automotive industry detects vehicle damage and mechanical problems,” said Amir Hever, one of the company’s founders and CEO.
Hever said the “CT scanner” technology provides vehicle manufacturers, dealers and vehicle fleet operators with an unmatched solution for the “quick and accurate identification of mechanical” problems, “setting new quality standards.”
UVeye’s platform deploys AI-powered cameras that it claims can perform vehicle inspections in seconds. Through scanners, which can be installed at car dealerships or taxi fleet bases, for example, the system is able to detect mechanical failures and tire damage, missing parts, oil leaks or problems with brakes and exhaust systems.
The scanner is made up of a piece of equipment called Helios, a floor-mounted scanner that probes the underside of the body and produces high-resolution images in seconds, and Artemis, an automated wheel and tire inspection system that Scans both sidewall and tread angle. , Machine learning algorithms uncover mechanical and safety issues in seconds to share with service professionals, with a comprehensive report detailing any fluid leaks, misaligned parts, corrosion or damaged components.
The report, which also captures data such as size, brand and usage time, is generated after the system scans all four tires in seconds with a single pass. This marks the mechanics for mismatched tires and the presence of foreign objects (such as nails, for example). It also detects uneven wear that may indicate an alignment problem. Finally, the “CT scanner” itself is the Atlas Lite system, a compact and easy-to-install 360-degree exterior scanning arc that detects damage to a vehicle’s body panels.
In addition, the Atlas Lite has fifteen camera angles that record the vehicle’s path under the arch, which they say allows them to create very detailed listings and car evaluations. The team uses parallel LED strips to detect damage such as scratches and dents. Identifies each body panel and reports where the damage is.
