OPENLANE, Inc. announced the launch of Visual Boost AI, new damage detection overlays for every dealer-consigned vehicle in OPENLANE's US marketplace. The AI-powered technology supplements vehicle inspection data by prominently highlighting detected exterior damage directly on photos within the condition report (CR), making it faster and easier for interested buyers to accurately locate and assess potential defects before making a purchase decision. Now available on all dealer-consigned vehicles in OPENLANE's U marketplace, Visual Boost AI leverages artificial intelligence and computer vision technology to provide a virtual overlay of any exterior damage detected.

The overlays feature hot pink highlights that pinpoint detected damage, including hail, paint peel, attached panels, broken lights, rust, scratches, dents and cracks. Buyers can toggle the overlays on or off within the condition report for each vehicle they review, empowering them to more quickly and accurately interpret the data captured in the vehicle description and ultimately make smarter, more profitable bidding and buying decisions. Innovated in partnership with Click-Ins Visual Intelligence platform for vehicle inspections, Visual Boost AI expands the company's portfolio of mobile-based artificial intelligence capabilities for damage detection and vehicle inspections.

OPENLANE's network of independent vehicle inspectors scan the vehicle using their smartphone camera as part of their regular inspection process. The technology automatically generates AI-detected damage overlays for each of eight standard CR images showing the vehicle at successive 45deg angles, which the inspector then validates and reconciles. The entire process takes less than a minute and helps further strengthen both seller and buyer confidence while promoting a more vibrant marketplace.