We asked ourselves how we could use openOBD to speed up ADAS jobs for windscreen replacement companies. After some careful consideration and thorough research, here’s what we did.
๐ฅ๐ฒ๐๐ผ๐น๐๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐๐๐ฆ ๐๐ผ๐ฏ๐: ๐ต๐ผ๐ ๐ผ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ป๐ข๐๐ ๐ฆ๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐บ๐น๐ถ๐ป๐ฒ๐ ๐ช๐ถ๐ป๐ฑ๐๐ฐ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ป ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฝ๐น๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐.
๐๐ฎ๐๐ ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ฒ-๐๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ป ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐๐
First, we spoke directly with the technicians who replace windscreens. We wanted to understand their daily challenges and identify specific areas where automation could provide significant assistance. During these discussions, it became clear that one of their primary needs was a fast pre-scan process. This process would ideally include automated report generation and the ability to save these reports directly to their back-office systems. By meeting this need, we could significantly reduce the time required for initial diagnostics and documentation, thereby speeding up the entire replacement process.
๐ค๐๐ถ๐ฐ๐ธ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฒ๐ณ๐ณ๐ถ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ด๐ฒ๐ ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐น๐ถ๐ฏ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐๐ฒ๐๐๐ฝ
Another crucial part of the workflow that could benefit from automation was the calibration target setup. Proper calibration is essential for ADAS systems to function correctly, and setting up these targets manually can be time-consuming and prone to error. To address this, we needed to write integrations with RMI databases, which would allow a more streamlined and accurate setup process. By automating this aspect, we could ensure that the calibration targets are set up quickly and correctly, reducing downtime and improving overall efficiency.
๐๐ป๐๐ฒ๐ด๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐ฝ๐ผ๐๐-๐๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ป ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐๐
Finally, after the calibration is performed, a post-scan is necessary to verify that everything is functioning as expected. This step is crucial for ensuring the quality and safety of the ADAS systems. By incorporating a post-scan process into our solution, we can provide technicians with a final confirmation that the system is calibrated correctly and ready for use.
๐๐ป๐ต๐ฎ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ฐ๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฒ๐ณ๐ณ๐ถ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฐ๐
With openOBD, we created a comprehensive proof of concept that addresses both static and dynamic calibration. This solution not only speeds up the ADAS jobs for windscreen replacement companies but also enhances the accuracy and reliability of the entire process. By focusing on the specific needs of the technicians and leveraging the power of automation, we have developed a tool that can significantly improve their workflow and ultimately provide better service to their customers.
