360-degree car body defect inspection, also known as 360-degree car body inspection, is a comprehensive process that involves examining a vehicle from all angles to identify and document any defects or damages to its body or exterior. This inspection is typically used in the automotive industry, especially during pre-purchase inspections, insurance claims assessments, and routine maintenance checks.

The process of 360-degree car body defect inspection may involve the following steps:

Vehicle Placement: The car is positioned on a rotating platform or turntable to enable a complete view of the vehicle's body from all sides. The used car laser scanner Elscope Vision developed has a large turntable in the centre that can place a car. The car only needs to drive into the equipment, and the turntable can rotate and automatically complete the 360-degree car body inspection.

Imaging System Setup: High-resolution cameras are strategically fixed to the skeleton of the equipment. These cameras capture images or videos of the car from every angle, creating a 360-degree view.

Image Acquisition: The cameras capture multiple images of the vehicle as it rotates on the platform. The images are taken from different angles, including front, rear, sides, top, and bottom.

Image Processing: The collected images go through image processing and stitching algorithms to create a seamless 360-degree representation of the vehicle.

Defect Detection: Advanced computer vision algorithms analyse the stitched images to detect and identify any defects or damages on the car's body. These defects may include dents, scratches, paint chips, misalignments, rust, or any other visible issues.

Damage Assessment: After defect detection, the system assesses the severity of each identified issue. It may categorise them as minor, moderate, or severe based on predetermined criteria.

Report Generation: A detailed report is generated, outlining all the detected defects, their locations on the vehicle, and the severity of each issue. The report may also include images for reference.