and computer vision to appropriately align forwardfacing cameras ( FFC ) on vehicles , which are used for features like lane assist . AUGGIE debuted at the Texas Auto Body Trade Show in 2021 .
While the former process of calibrating FFCs was tedious , the new calibration solution takes five minutes instead of nearly an hour if done manually . During crashes and minor fender benders , it ’ s common for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems ( ADAS ) components to become damaged or misaligned , which is when a diagnostic tool like AUGGIE is useful for techs .
AUGGIE and AirPro users have access to dealertrained specialists who can offer insights into repairing vehicles and better decide when calibration is needed . AirPro Diagnostics offers step-by-step guidance to ensure techs are restoring the vehicle to the manufacturer ’ s optimal specifications . Within 10
minutes of a service request , an AirPro tech can be on the line , ready to help a collision shop do their repairs .
Remote AirPro Diagnostics techs will always be U . S . -based, something that competitor companies can ’ t always say , McFarlin adds .
Even as the company expands its reach for new customers , AirPro Diagnostics ’ corporate headquarters will stay in Jacksonville .
“ We get calls and contacts every day from every country you can rattle off ,” says McFarlin . “ They ’ re just waiting for us to get there .”
Seraine Page is a four-time award-winning journalist who writes for the health , wellness and business industries . As a serial entrepreneur herself , she ’ s passionate about putting a spotlight on successful businesses through her writing . She lives with her husband , son and hefty chiweenie in Saint Johns , Florida .
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