The automotive industry is constantly evolving, and with it, the methods used to assess vehicle condition. Enter Digital Car Scanning, a cutting-edge technology transforming how we inspect vehicles, from manufacturing to resale. Companies like Twinner are pioneering this space, leveraging advanced techniques to create comprehensive digital twins of vehicles, offering unprecedented transparency and accuracy.
Twinner’s Digital Twinn® solution utilizes sophisticated digital car scanning to generate an incredibly detailed digital replica of a vehicle. This isn’t just a surface-level scan; it’s akin to an x-ray for cars, capturing every aspect of the vehicle – body, roof, underbody, interior, and more. This meticulous process allows for the identification of defects that would easily escape the human eye. Imagine pinpointing a hairline scratch on a wheel rim or a minor dent on a bumper with ease. Furthermore, digital car scanning can even detect if a vehicle has been repainted, providing a deeper level of insight into its history and condition. This level of detail empowers auto manufacturers, fleet managers, service providers, car dealerships, and ultimately, consumers to make more informed decisions about vehicle investments. Twinner has already established partnerships with major players in the automotive sector across Europe and Asia, demonstrating the growing adoption of this technology.
To further enhance their digital car scanning capabilities, Twinner has integrated Innoviz’s automotive-grade, solid-state InnovizOne LiDAR into their existing sensor suite. This integration is a significant step forward, adding 3D information to the already rich data captured by Twinner’s multispectral sensors. LiDAR, or Light Detection and Ranging, technology provides precise depth perception, creating a detailed 3D point cloud of the vehicle. This rich data, combined with Innoviz’s advanced APIs, allows Twinner to enhance its perception software and unlock new features for its Digital Twinn solution. The ability to reveal a vehicle’s condition with such accuracy and depth offers immense value across the entire automotive ecosystem. From car manufacturers seeking to improve quality control to fleet operators managing large vehicle pools, and car dealers striving for transparent transactions in the increasingly digital marketplace, digital car scanning provides a crucial advantage.
Omer Keilaf, CEO and co-founder of Innoviz, emphasizes this focus on transparency: “At Innoviz, we’re all about raising the bar on transparency. The team at Twinner is driven by a similar philosophy and we’re excited to collaborate with them to integrate our high-resolution, solid-state LiDAR technology with their Digital Twinn solution. The inclusion of InnovizOne will further enhance Digital Twinn’s value proposition as one of the most sophisticated and accurate scanner for the automotive industry, integrating both remarketing and inspection services.”
Silvan Cloud Rath, CEO of Twinner, echoes this sentiment: “Creating transparency and building trust in the automotive space is at the core of our efforts. We are always looking for the most innovative technology partners that share a common vision. Innoviz is a natural partner in our effort to create greater trust in digital transactions.”
The rise of online car retailers like Carvana, which sold approximately 244,000 vehicles online in 2020, underscores the increasing importance of digital car scanning. As consumers become more comfortable with purchasing vehicles online, the need for trust and transparency in these transactions becomes paramount. Digital car scanning technology directly addresses this need by providing a reliable and objective assessment of vehicle condition, bridging the gap between the physical and digital car buying experience. Auto manufacturers and car dealers are investing heavily in technologies that support informed online purchases, and digital car scanning is at the forefront of this transformation. The future of car buying is undeniably digital, and technologies like Twinner’s Digital Twinn, enhanced by Innoviz LiDAR, are paving the way for a more transparent and trustworthy automotive marketplace.
About Twinner
Founded in 2017, Twinner® is dedicated to revolutionizing the automotive industry through digital car scanning technology. Their mission is to create digital representations of vehicles so compelling and informative that physical inspections become less critical. By providing unprecedented transparency and security, Twinner aims to build trust in the global automotive sales market. Their digital car scanning process generates a vast dataset for each vehicle, forming the basis of a Digital Twinn® – a “digital twin” that allows customers to virtually examine a vehicle in greater detail than an in-person inspection. Twinner, headquartered in Halle, Germany, boasts a team of over 150 experts with extensive experience in the automotive, startup, and innovation sectors. For more information, visit twinner.com/.
About Innoviz Technologies
Innoviz is a global leader in LiDAR technology, committed to creating a future of safe autonomous vehicles. Innoviz’s LiDAR sensors and perception software offer superior vision compared to human drivers, reducing the potential for error and meeting the stringent performance and safety expectations of the automotive industry. Operating across the U.S., Europe, and Asia, Innoviz has been selected by a leading international premium car brand for integration into consumer vehicles and is also trusted by commercial and industrial leaders for diverse applications. For more information, visit www.innoviz.tech.
