UVeye uses advanced AI-powered, high-speed camera systems to perform automated, 360-degree inspections of a vehicle’s undercarriage, tires, and exterior for defects and damage within seconds. Pulse 2.0 interviewed UVeye co-founder and CEO Amir Hever to learn more.
Amir Hever’s Background
Could you tell me more about your background? Hever said:
“I’m the CEO and co-founder of UVeye, the global leader in AI-driven vehicle inspection technology. I co-founded the company in June 2016 with my brother Ohad who serves as our COO. I have over 10 years of experience in computer vision, and UVeye is my third venture in this exciting field. Before starting UVeye, I was VP R&D at Visualead, a company that was acquired by Alibaba. During my time there, I focused on developing mobile technology to improve interactions between people and brands through mobile innovation. Prior to Visualead, I also worked with Correlsense, an enterprise-application performance-management (APM) company.”
Formation Of The Company
How did the idea for the company come together? Hever shared:
“My brother and I started UVeye after we drove into a sensitive facility in Israel and watched as a security guard inspected the undercarriage of our vehicle manually with a mirror. We thought there must be a better way to scan for security threats that might be hidden under vehicles. We devised an underbody scanner that vehicles drive over using computer vision and deep learning algorithms to detect any modification to the undercarriage and flag anomalies.”
“We started installing our solution at high-security facilities like airports, seaports, banks, and military bases around the world. The technology was the only solution on the market with automatic detection features that didn’t need to compare to a reference image. We were also the only company creating a unique fingerprint for every vehicle it inspected, and which could flag a car as suspicious according to different parameters in the undercarriage.”
“When the solution started getting alerts from issues such as oil leaks, we realized that in addition to detecting threats, it was also adept at finding mechanical issues and damage. Around the same time, three European car manufacturers approached us, interested in the technology. That’s when we understood they could use the same solution to provide an automatic AI-based 360-degree car inspection platform for discovering safety and mechanical issues. At first, the main use-case was for assembly lines and manufacturing plants for quality assurance purposes. Then we added more cameras and scanning devices to survey the entire vehicle, scanning its body and tires using computer vision and high-resolution imagery, all powered by AI.”
Favorite Memory
What has been your favorite memory working for the company so far? Hever reflected:
“There was an unforgettable moment early in our journey that still gives me chills. After months of effort — countless hours of testing, retraining, and refining the algorithms — we finally had a breakthrough. We were testing our underbody scanner in a parking lot when, for the first time, the system’s user interface flagged an anomaly: a prototype improvised IED hidden under a vehicle. Seeing the red alert caption box pop up was a genuine WOW moment. It was proof that our technology worked, that our vision could save lives, and that our idea was real and scalable.”
Core Products
What are the company’s core products and features? Hever explained:
“Our core offering is our AI-powered vehicle inspection system, which provides a comprehensive, real-time assessment of a vehicle’s condition within just a few seconds. The system uses advanced computer vision and deep learning to conduct a 360-degree scan of the vehicle, covering tires, the undercarriage, exterior, and interior.”
“We believe in responsible AI, which means giving customers clarity, accuracy, and confidence in what they see. It means designing mechanisms which make sure the imagery we provide is easy to understand, and ensures customers appreciate the transparency we deliver. Great customer experience is not just about speed or detection rates — it’s about building trust.”
“We are committed to continuous improvement. Every day we refine our platforms, strengthen our transparency, and push ourselves to raise the bar for responsible use of AI. Our role is not only to innovate, but to do so in a way that serves the industry and provides a transparent customer experience along the way.”
Challenges Faced
Have you faced any challenges in your sector of work recently? Hever acknowledged:
“With hundreds of sites installed and millions of cars scanned every month, our most important ongoing mission is to remain transparent and streamline the customer experience. Each scan is an opportunity to educate customers about their vehicles, providing them with a full and accurate picture of their car’s condition.”
“Of course, challenges arise constantly from these interactions — whether it’s clarifying scan results, ensuring imagery is easy to interpret, or helping customers understand issues before they become bigger problems. We take that responsibility seriously, and we’re always working to improve the balance between powerful AI insights and a smooth, trustworthy customer experience. For us, every challenge is another chance to raise the bar on transparency, quality, and ease of use.”
Evolution Of The Company’s Technology
How has the company’s technology evolved since launching? Hever noted:
“UVeye’s solution initially started as an underbody scanner. Since these early stages, UVeye’s AI-powered technology has evolved considerably, adapting its core capabilities to new markets and a variety of use-cases, helping OEMs improve designs, dealerships better serve customers, and fleets prevent breakdowns. These systems include:
- Atlas: UVeye’s flagship exterior scanner capable of revealing damages for larger commercial vehicles, enabling efficient safety monitoring and predictive maintenance reporting. Atlas also provides detailed quality assurance and paint inspection for OEM manufacturers.
- Atlas Lite: An easily deployable 360-degree exterior scan that detects damage on the body panels of a vehicle, enabling detailed car listings and appraisals.
- Apollo: Automates the process of taking interior photography for inspection and merchandising. Apollo enables the world’s first automatically generated vehicle report – inside and out.
- Artemis: Wheel and tire automated inspection systems that scan both the sidewall and tread angles, delineating tire info, tread depth, uneven wear and wheel damage.
- Helios: Underbody scanner that produces high-resolution imagery in seconds with machine learning algorithms exposing mechanical and safety issues.
- Helios Pro: Discovers potential frame damage based on underbody damages, including in the inner wheel and wheel axle, optimally designed for collision centers and auctions.”
Significant Milestones
What have been some of the company’s most significant milestones? Hever cited:
“Last year, we secured a $191 million investment led by Woven Capital, Toyota’s growth fund, bringing our total funding to $380.5 million to date. We’ve also expanded our impact through key partnerships with industry leaders like General Motors, Volvo, Amazon, and Carmax. We’ve scaled rapidly in recent years, with our systems now installed at hundreds of locations globally. Additionally, we were recognized as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies of 2024 and TIME’s Best Inventions of 2024.”
Customer Success Stories
Can you share any specific customer success stories? Hever highlighted:
“Different fleet clients including Amazon leverage our technology across parts of their fleet operations to ensure vehicle readiness and safety at scale. Our technology flags 96% of issues, compared to just 24% identified through manual inspections. By replacing outdated methods with AI-driven precision and automation, UVeye ensures a level of automotive inspection that was previously unattainable.”
“Our work with dealership networks nationwide has also been a great success story. Our technology helps boost service retention by automatically flagging issues such as worn tires or underbody damage during routine inspections. This data then triggers a visual report, providing unprecedented transparency for the customer and motivating them to return for repairs. We’ve seen incredible results: For example, one store using our BDC Booster tool has achieved a 25% appointment rate from AI-driven outreach. These demonstrate that the deployment of UVeye’s comprehensive suite of vehicle solutions creates a measurable and positive impact by delivering faster inspections, improved transparency, and significantly higher accuracy in issue detection.”
Funding/Revenue
Are you able to discuss funding and/or revenue metrics? Hever revealed:
“We’ve raised a total of $380.5 million in funding to date, with our most recent round completed in January 2025. This round brought in $191 million, led by Woven Capital, Toyota’s growth fund. The investment underscores the industry’s high level of confidence in our AI-driven vehicle inspection systems. The value proposition for our customers is compelling: Many dealerships recoup their monthly costs within just two days of use, making our solution a cost-effective and profitable tool for our partners.”
Total Addressable Market
What total addressable market (TAM) size is the company pursuing? Hever assessed:
“The automotive inspection market we are targeting is experiencing significant growth, projected to expand from $9 billion in 2025 to nearly $13 billion by 2030. This is driven by the increasing demand for innovative, AI-powered inspection solutions that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and safety across various sectors, including dealerships, fleets, rental agencies, and manufacturers. UVeye is well-positioned to capitalize on this opportunity by providing a comprehensive AI-driven inspection platform that automates processes and seamlessly integrates with existing tech stacks to deliver unparalleled precision.”
Differentiation From The Competition
What differentiates the company from its competition? Hever affirmed:
“UVeye utilizes AI-powered computer vision to provide a comprehensive, full-body inspection of vehicles. While some competitors focus on specific areas like the undercarriage or tires, and often rely on laser scanners or smartphone cameras, UVeye’s drive-thru system captures a complete, 360-degree view of the vehicle’s condition in seconds, offering a highly accurate and granular view of the vehicle’s condition at standard inspection sites.”
“We scan over 3 million vehicles every month. This scale gives us unmatched data to continuously improve our AI. More importantly, we don’t just provide scanners, we see ourselves as a true end-to-end solution. Our ecosystem includes multiple platforms, advanced data insight dashboards, and communication capabilities that allow our partners to get real value across operations, customer experience, and decision-making. This combination of scale, accuracy, and full-stack capability is what sets UVeye apart.”
Future Company Goals
What are some of the company’s future goals? Hever emphasized:
“Building on significant success in the U.S., with hundreds of installations across dealerships, auction houses, and fleet sites, we’re now expanding into additional markets globally. In June 2025, we appointed a General Manager for our UK and EU operations, positioning UVeye to deliver advanced AI-powered vehicle inspection solutions to a wide range of partners, including leading dealerships, OEMs, and fleet operators in the region. We have also expanded our automated inspection systems to support commercial fleets, including Class 6–8 trucks and buses. The new drive-thru platform ensures comprehensive inspections with 17 automated points, fully compliant with CTP AT17 requirements in the U.S. and UK.
We’re also pioneering new use cases, recently launching UV360. This innovative solution leverages our AI-powered drive-thru scanners specifically for merchandising pre-owned vehicles – like a photobooth for pre-owned cars – enabling dealers to generate high-resolution, 360-degree images of every vehicle instantly, significantly reducing the days or weeks it normally takes to list them.”
Additional Thoughts
Any other topics you would like to discuss? Hever concluded:
“At UVeye, we believe that transparency is the foundation for trust, especially in dealerships. Our technology is not just about scanning vehicles, it’s about providing clear, objective insights that build confidence for both dealers and customers. Our AI-powered platform helps eliminate frustrations that often arise from unclear or disputed vehicle conditions, whether it’s trade-in value, surprise repair costs, or hidden damage in a pre-owned car.”
“Our solution turns what could be an awkward situation into a data-backed, transparent conversation. With real-time transparency and clear scan visuals, both dealers and customers can make better informed decisions. UVeye isn’t just a tool for inspection, it’s a modern trust builder, ensuring every transaction is backed by documented data, helping build relationships and confidence at every step of the process.”
