GM Alliance with Autodesk includes advanced AI-based generative design technology and 3D printing advancements to help lighten and transform future vehicles General Motors announced it is using new, advanced software design technology to introduce the next generation of vehicle lightweighting. According to the vehicle manufacturer, the technology is key to developing efficient and lighter alternative […]
CCC Introduces AI Damage Detection and Heat Maps to Aid Customer Communication
Using computer vision, heat maps depicting damage applied to photos CCC Information Services Inc. (CCC) announced the availability of AI-powered capabilities that use computer vision technology to automatically detect vehicle damage and visually depict that damage using heat maps. The CCC heat map technology transforms vehicle photos into heat maps which provide an insightful and […]
Mitchell First Quarter 2018 Industry Trends Report Examines Artificial Intelligence, Collision Repair Networks
Mitchell today released its Industry Trends Report (ITR) for the first quarter of 2018, which provides insights into the adoption of artificial intelligence by the insurance industry, the importance of proper and safe repairs and how it will influence collision repair network development in the future. The report is available to download. As the insurance […]
American Family Insurance Acquires Analytics and Artificial Intelligence Company
American Family Insurance announced the acquisition of Chicago-based data and analytics software company, Networked Insights, to accelerate its digital transformation, including its use of data, advanced analytics and artificial intelligence (AI). According to the insurer, at a time when technology and innovation are transforming the insurance industry, the acquisition allows American Family to build on […]
CCC Leverages Artificial Intelligence to Support Total Loss Decisions
CCC Information Services Inc. (CCC) introduced today its Smart Total Loss solution, an Artificial Intelligence (AI) powered claims solution that uses and analyzes a single photo to help auto insurers predict a vehicle total loss in seconds, with superior accuracy, and without human intervention. According to the company, CCC Smart Total Loss uses deep learning […]
Mitchell Releases Artificial Intelligence-Enabled Claim Review Solution
Integrated workflow solution analyzes and learns from photos to help identify correct replace and repair decisions. Mitchell announced it has launched its WorkCenter Assisted Review, the first integrated workflow solution to leverage artificial intelligence for the estimate review process. By using visual computing to analyze photos, the solution uses machine-learning technology to help identify incorrect […]
AutoClaims Direct Launches Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Division
AutoClaims Direct, (ACD) announced the launch of acdcorp.ai, a labs division within the company focused on rapid development and deployment of machine learning and computer vision for the auto claims industry. “Our industry leading technology provides one unified platform for multi-channel inspections including mobile self-service claims, virtual processing, field networks, collision repair and salvage. By […]
Metromile Announces Artificial Intelligence Claims System Using Sensor Data
Pay per mile insurer announced a new claim application it hopes will provide a frictionless experience enabling claims to be verified and paid out quickly. Metromile, a pay-per-mile car insurance provider in the U.S., is launching its new automated system powered by their AI smart claims assistant, AVA. According to the company using its Pulse […]
PartCycle Adds Artificial Intelligence to Improve Used Parts Procurement
PartCycle Technologies announced that artificial intelligence software it developed, Inventory A.I., is designed to provide buyers of used automotive parts with accurate inventory descriptions and clear part grades on its used parts Marketplace, PartCycle.com. Currently, most online used parts solutions typically only show sellers’ abbreviated notes and industry shorthand terms to describe each part for […]
Toyota Research Institute Makes $100 Million Investment To Bring Disruptive Tech To Market Faster
Initial investments funding autonomous vehicle technology, artificial intelligence and robotics. The Toyota Research Institute (TRI) announced it is investing an initial $100 million to launch Toyota AI Ventures, a new corporate venture capital subsidiary designed to provide early-stage financing to startup technology companies. TRI launched the venture by contributing initial investments it has made in […]