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Impel, a global leader in AI-powered customer lifecycle management for the automotive industry, has unveiled a ground-breaking Virtual Photo Booth and Image Enhancement solution. This state-of-the-art technology empowers automotive dealers and OEMs to effortlessly create high-quality vehicle photos and 360° walkarounds, all without the need for costly physical booths. Thanks to its cutting-edge Computer Vision AI, Impel’s solution optimizes image and video quality, removes background clutter, and ensures compliance with OEM imaging standards.

What sets Impel’s Virtual Photo Booth apart is its ability to provide an authentic photo booth experience without the need for additional hardware or dedicated space. It offers a range of adaptive 3-D backgrounds and customization options, creating a realistic studio environment that enhances shopper engagement and maintains visual consistency across digital showrooms. Plus, Impel’s AI-powered image enhancement technology enables real-time updates to vehicle photos, resulting in a more professional and engaging shopping experience. Integration with popular third-party marketplaces ensures that vehicle listings consistently feature enhanced SRP images and interactive 360° walkarounds, providing a unified, branded experience for consumers.

In announcing the latest AI solution from Impel, CEO Devin Daly reiterated the company’s commitment to advancing digital merchandising through AI innovation. With a track record of transforming communication between retailers and consumers using conversational AI products, Impel’s Virtual Booth represents a significant leap forward in applying AI to elevate digital merchandising. Impel has been serving the auto and specialty vehicle industries since 2014 and has continued to expand its leadership in generative conversational AI and computer vision AI, backed by acquisitions and substantial funding. Their end-to-end omnichannel platform leverages proprietary shopper behavioral data and generative conversational AI to deliver personalized experiences, influencing over $3 billion in Sales and Service revenue across 51 countries. Read the full press release here.