10 June 2025

AI in vehicle washing - smarter operations with intelligent technology

Can your car wash decide when it's time to wash - and how much? With AI, it's no longer science fiction, but smart everyday technology.

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a powerful tool also for practical, industrial applications. In vehicle washing, it offers new opportunities to streamline operations, reduce environmental impact and improve performance - without compromising profitability. Here's how a proven AI solution from ASUS can be used to automate, optimise and future-proof vehicle washing and related applications.

A complete AI tool AISVision from ASUS

ASUS AISVision is a complete AI solution for machine inspection and monitoring. The software offers an intuitive and efficient toolbox for machine learning and computer vision developers. It makes it easy to quickly create and implement AI models - without the need for extensive AI expertise.

The solution is particularly useful in operations where resources and space are limited but the need for smart automation is high - like in car washes.

AI Toolkit - Features and operating modes

AISVision contains three main operating modes that together cover the entire development chain:

Trainer mode: Create AI models with minimal data. Through so-called data reasoning, the model can be trained efficiently even with few examples, ideal for environments where data is limited.
Runtime mode: Performs real-time analysis with high performance on both GPU and CPU. The platform supports both NVIDIA RTX and Intel OpenVINO.
Scheduler mode: Batch training for scheduled tasks, making the system resource-efficient and effective even for heavier processing.

Four predefined settings in the software make the work easier:

Nonconformity - Identifies anomalies or defects in components, such as damaged or missing parts on a printed circuit board (PCB).
Object - Recognises and locates specific objects in an image.
Segment - Marks and delineates specific areas of an image to identify details or defects.
Classification - Categorises items based on visual characteristics (for example, sorting fruits or screws by type or quality).

These make it easy to get started with image analysis without starting from scratch.

This is what an AI-based vehicle wash looks like

A typical AI installation in a car wash consists of:

Robust computing system: ASUS hardware with powerful GPUs and AI computer vision software.
Network cameras: such as those from AXIS - durable, reliable and optimised for outdoor environments.
Communication equipment: Enables remote control and remote updating.

Through image labelling, model training and continuous validation, a model is developed that determines soil levels and the need for washing. This allows the washing plant to make autonomous decisions and avoid unnecessary washing cycles - saving water, energy and money.

Adapting to reality

The system adjusts to seasonal and weather variations. It also adapts to camera angles to always provide optimal data quality. The result is a self-learning, constantly improving AI system that delivers high precision - even over time.

AI also for security and surveillance

AISVision is not limited to vehicle washing. It is also used in security surveillance, where AI models can detect dangerous objects, smoke, flames and abnormal behaviour. It integrates seamlessly with existing safety systems and enables faster response to incidents.

This makes the technology versatile and profitable even for organisations with high demands on security, traceability and quality.

Future-proof investment

AISVision is not a static product - it is continuously evolving. New algorithms, improved features and more integration possibilities mean that the platform is constantly getting better. In other words: an investment that not only delivers results today, but also equips you for tomorrow's needs.

Want to know more?

At ACTE Solutions, we help you choose the right solution based on your circumstances - whether you run a car wash, work with security solutions or are facing an automation project. With extensive experience in both hardware, software and integration, we are your partner all the way from idea to implementation.