In the aftermath of hailstorms, vehicles often require thorough inspections for damage caused by ice projectiles. To streamline this process, companies like adomea have developed advanced hail scanners that leverage cutting-edge technology to accelerate claim processing for insurers and vehicle owners alike.

The Challenge of Hail Damage

Hailstorms with large hailstones are becoming more frequent due to climate change. Even smaller hailstones can cause countless dents on vehicles, creating a surge in claims cases. While this poses challenges for insurance adjusters—despite additional personnel—their mobile hail scanner offers an efficient solution by automating inspections and enabling complete documentation of damage.

How the Hail Scanner Works

The adomea MIKo (Mobile Identification System for Vehicle Surface Defects) is a portable, high-tech solution designed to assess vehicle damage quickly and objectively. It resembles a transportable garage with an aluminum frame measuring approximately 50 m² in footprint.

  • Lighting and Imaging: Fourteen projectors illuminate the vehicle’s exterior, while seventeen high-resolution cameras capture detailed images from multiple angles.
  • Pattern Reflection Analysis: By observing patterns reflected on the surface, the system detects even minute dents with precision far exceeding human capabilities.

Technical Specifications

Two Allied Vision camera models are central to MIKo’s functionality:

  • Manta G-609 (6-megapixel): Equipped with a Sony ICX694 CCD progressive sensor, delivering 15 images per second at full resolution (2752 × 2206).
  • Manta G-917 (9-megapixel): Features a 1-inch Sony ICX814 sensor with EXview HAD II technology for exceptional image quality and high-resolution output.

All cameras are synchronized using Precision Time Protocol (PTP), ensuring seamless integration into adomea’s damage analysis software, which includes detailed 3D renderings of vehicle models.

Impact on the Insurance Industry

Currently deployed across Germany, MIKo helps digitize parts of the claims process by providing objective data and visual documentation directly tied to chassis sections. While it supports experts rather than replacing human judgment entirely, its adoption is growing among policyholders who trust technology for greater accuracy.

Key Benefits

  • Efficiency: Drastically reduces inspection time compared to manual methods.
  • Objectivity: Eliminates subjective interpretation in damage assessments.
  • Portability: Can be deployed anywhere hail damage occurs.
  • Integration: Seamlessly connects with existing software via available interfaces.

The use of high-resolution cameras and synchronized imaging makes MIKo a pivotal tool in modernizing hail damage inspections, ensuring precision and speed for insurers and vehicle owners alike.

Last Updated: 2025-09-04 16:51:30