# AI Damage Detection for Rentals | Photo Inspection | RentalTide

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TideAI V2 · ShipShape

# AI damage inspection that scores rental photos in under 30 seconds

ShipShape is RentalTide's AI damage inspection agent. It uses computer vision to compare before-and-after photos of an asset, automatically detects scratches, dents, and structural damage, classifies severity, estimates repair cost, and generates a dispute-ready report, all in under 30 seconds with a confidence score on every finding. It is part of TideAI V2 and included free.

< 30s

Per inspection, 94% confidence

## How it works

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### Capture photos at pickup

Staff or the customer snap a few photos when the asset goes out. RentalTide stores them as the baseline.

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### Capture photos at return

The same angles are photographed on return, straight from a phone.

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### The AI compares and scores

Computer vision detects new scratches, dents, and structural damage, draws a box on each, classifies severity, and estimates repair cost.

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### You get a dispute-ready report

A clear before/after report with confidence scores is generated in seconds, ready to share with the customer or an insurer.

## What the ai damage inspection does

- Before-and-after computer-vision comparison

- Flags scratches, dents, and structural damage with severity

- Estimates repair cost per finding

- Generates dispute-ready reports customers can't argue with

## Frequently asked questions

### How accurate is RentalTide's AI damage detection?

Each finding carries a confidence score (often 90%+). The AI flags likely damage with a labeled box; staff can confirm before charging, so you get speed plus a human check.

### How long does an AI inspection take?

Under 30 seconds. The agent compares before-and-after photos and returns a scored report almost immediately.

### What assets can it inspect?

Boats, powersports, vehicles, equipment, and other physical rentals. It works from ordinary phone photos, no special hardware.

### Are the reports usable for disputes?

Yes. Reports include before/after images, labeled damage, severity, estimated cost, and confidence, formatted to settle disputes and support insurance claims.

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