What is a Mobile AI Inspection solution?

A Mobile AI Inspection solution lets field teams capture photos/videos on a Mobile Inspection App, while an AI mobile application analyzes them in real time to detect defects, read gauges, and trigger actions.

How does a Mobile Inspection App work with PETRAN checklists?

Inspectors sync asset-specific checklists and reference images from PETRAN to the AI Mobile App, capture evidence, and receive AI results (pass/fail, anomalies, gauge values) that create auditable records automatically.

What can a Mobile AI Inspection detect from images and videos?

The mobile ai app identifies corrosion, leaks, damage, PPE/safety issues, label/serial numbers, and OCRs analog or digital gauges then applies rule logic for alerts and action plans.

Which industries benefit most from an AI mobile application?

Oil & Gas, Construction, Maritime, Utilities, Manufacturing, Facilities, Pharma, Mining, Transportation, Renewables, and Smart Cities use Mobile AI Inspection to standardize quality, speed decisions, and prove compliance.

Can a Mobile AI Inspection app read gauges and meters?

Yes using OCR and computer vision, the AI Mobile App extracts values from dials, meters, and panels, compares them to thresholds, and triggers rule-based notifications.

Does the Mobile AI Inspection app work offline?

Yes the Mobile Inspection App is offline-first; it stores checklists and media locally and syncs securely when connectivity returns.

How accurate is an AI mobile application for defect detection?

Accuracy depends on image quality, lighting, and scenario complexity; Ombrulla tunes models with your reference images and continuously improves precision using feedback loops.

Is a Mobile AI Inspection secure and compliant?

The AI mobile application uses encrypted storage and transport, role-based access, audit trails, and data-residency options to meet enterprise security and compliance needs.

Can a Mobile Inspection App integrate with CMMS/EAM/ERP?

Yes Mobile AI Inspection integrates with PETRAN and common CMMS/EAM/ERP tools to auto-create work orders, SLAs, and notifications.

What hardware is recommended for an AI Mobile App?

Rugged Android/iOS phones with good cameras are ideal; the mobile ai app supports photo/video capture, flash/torch, and barcode/QR where needed.

How fast are Mobile AI Inspection results?

Results are generated in-app or shortly after sync; high-volume video is sampled for speed while preserving detection reliability.

How do we train or customize the AI mobile application?

You provide asset tags, PETRAN checklists, and reference images; Ombrulla configures models for comparison tasks, condition assessment, or value reading, plus rules for alerts and workflows.

Can a Mobile AI Inspection handle videos as well as photos?

Yes the AI Mobile App processes video frames to improve detection confidence and reduce false negatives in dynamic scenes.

What KPIs improve with a Mobile AI Inspection solution?

Common gains include shorter inspection cycles, fewer repeat visits, lower downtime, better compliance scores, and faster work-order closure.

How is a Mobile Inspection App priced?

Pricing typically reflects user count, model scope (e.g., gauge OCR vs. complex defects), data volume, and integration level; pilots help size ROI and rollout.

What makes Ombrulla's AI mobile application different?

Deep PETRAN integration, robust rules/alerting on gauge values, offline-first mobile UX, and enterprise-grade security make Ombrulla's Mobile AI Inspection field-ready and audit-proof.

AI-Powered Mobile Inspection, From Capture to Action

Turn field images and videos into instant, auditable insights with Ombrulla's AI Mobile Inspection App, built on PETRAN.

Banner of a mobile inspection app analyzing field images and videos with AI to deliver instant, auditable insights using Ombrulla's PETRAN platform.

Why use Mobile AI Inspection?

Modern operations demand fast, consistent, and auditable inspections. Ombrulla's mobile-first workflow lets inspectors capture photos and videos on-site while our AI Engine analyzes them against PETRAN checklists and asset reference images. Whether it's like-for-like visual comparison, condition assessment, or reading values from gauges and indicators, risks are flagged in real time and routed to the right people with rule-based actions so you reduce downtime, standardize quality, and prove compliance effortlessly.

Faster Decisions, Lower Downtime

AI turns raw visuals into immediate results cut investigation time, accelerate maintenance, and keep assets running.

Standardized Quality Across Sites

Consistent, checklist-driven AI reviews eliminate subjectivity and human drift, improving compliance across regions.

Lower Inspection Costs

Fewer repeat visits and shorter inspection cycles translate to measurable OPEX savings without sacrificing rigor.

Risk Visibility & Audit Readiness

Every finding is traceable images, AI verdicts, rules triggered, and actions taken creating a defensible audit trail.

AI inspection in oil and gas to detect pipeline corrosion, leaks, dents, and monitor flare stack stability for safer operations.

Oil & Gas

Construction

Maritime

Hull & Coating Inspection: Detect fouling, corrosion, blistering, and paint degradation.
Lifeboat & Safety Gear Checks: Validate presence, integrity, and expiry indicators.
Engine Room Gauges: OCR of pressure/temperature dials with rule-based alarms.
Cargo Area Condition: Identify spills, lashings, and structural anomalies.

Utilities

Substation & Pole Inspection: Identify insulator cracks, hotspots (via thermal stills), and vegetation encroachment.
Meter & Panel Reading: Extract meter values and validate seal/tamper status.
Pipeline/Conduit Integrity: Spot corrosion, leaks, and improper supports.
Right-of-Way Compliance: Check clearance, signage, and access conditions.

PETRAN-Linked Checklists & Reference Images

Create asset-specific checklists in PETRAN, attach reference images, and auto-sync to inspectors' mobile apps.

Multi-Mode Capture (Photo/Video/Burst)

Capture single shots, short clips, or burst sequences; AI processes frames to maximize detection reliability.

Visual Comparison & Condition Assessment

Frame-by-frame comparison against the asset's reference image to flag missing parts, damage, or misalignment.

Gauge/Indicator OCR with Rule Engine

Read analog/digital gauges, nameplates, and meters; trigger alerts, workflows, or action plans based on thresholds.

Offline-First Mobile & Smart Sync

Work without connectivity; secure local caching with conflict-safe sync when back online.

Action Plans, Work Orders & Notifications

Auto-generate actions in PETRAN or integrated CMMS/EAM; route to teams via email/push with due dates and SLAs.

Analytics & Continuous Model Improvement

Dashboards for defect trends, MTTR/MTBF impact, and false-positive tracking to continuously tune AI performance.

Enterprise-Grade Security & Compliance

Role-based access, encrypted at rest/in transit, full audit trails, and data residency options.

Why Industries Choose Ombrulla

PETRAN-Native Workflow

Tight checklist + reference image integration means faster deployment and less change management.

Flexible AI for Real-World Variability

Handles lighting, angles, partial occlusions, and aging assets built to work in the field, not just the lab.

Rules that Mirror Your Operations

Business-ready rule engine converts AI signals (e.g., gauge readings, defect severity) into the right actions instantly.

Enterprise Integrations & Total Ownership

Connect to CMMS/EAM/ERP, control data residency, and retain full auditability for compliance.

General Use Cases by Industry

Streamlined Inspection for High-Risk Assets

High-risk pipelines, tanks, and rotating equipment demand fast, repeatable checks to reduce downtime and environmental impacts Ombrulla's AI mobile application standardizes visual evidence, gauge readings, and rule-based alerts across upstream, midstream, and downstream assets, even in low-connectivity sites through an offline-first Mobile Inspection App.

Corrosion & Coating Health

The Mobile AI Inspection pipeline flags rust, blistering, and paint failure on pipes and tanks from a single photo or short video.

Leak & Stain Detection

The AI Mobile App spots seepage and staining patterns that indicate early-stage leaks before they escalate.

Gauge & Valve Status

The mobile ai app OCRs analog/digital readings and verifies valve positions to trigger rule-based actions instantly.

Safety Compliance

The Mobile Inspection App confirms signage, barrier placement, and PPE adherence with time-stamped, auditable evidence.

Streamlined Inspection for High-Risk Assets
High-risk pipelines, tanks, and rotating equipment demand fast, repeatable checks to reduce downtime and environmental impacts Ombrulla's AI mobile application standardizes visual evidence, gauge readings, and rule-based alerts across upstream, midstream, and downstream assets, even in low-connectivity sites through an offline-first Mobile Inspection App.
Corrosion & Coating Health
The Mobile AI Inspection pipeline flags rust, blistering, and paint failure on pipes and tanks from a single photo or short video.
Leak & Stain Detection
The AI Mobile App spots seepage and staining patterns that indicate early-stage leaks before they escalate.
Gauge & Valve Status
The mobile ai app OCRs analog/digital readings and verifies valve positions to trigger rule-based actions instantly.
Safety Compliance
The Mobile Inspection App confirms signage, barrier placement, and PPE adherence with time-stamped, auditable evidence.
Progress & Quality at Scale
Dynamic, multi-contractor job sites need objective progress and quality verification; the Mobile AI Inspection workflow compares field visuals to planned milestones, documents HSE conditions, and aligns subcontractors with a single, standardized AI mobile application.
Progress vs. Plan
The AI Mobile App compares as-built images to reference milestones to highlight schedule slippage automatically.
Material Defects
The mobile ai app detects cracks, spalling, and finish issues to prevent costly rework.
Equipment & Tooling
The Mobile Inspection App verifies asset tags, utilization, and visible damage in seconds.
HSE Rounds
The AI mobile application validates housekeeping, access control, and work-at-height protections with photo evidence.
Fleet & Compliance at Sea
Harsh marine conditions accelerate corrosion and safety risks; using an offline-capable Mobile Inspection App, crews capture hull, engine-room, and deck visuals that the AI Mobile App analyzes for compliance with class and port-state expectations.
Hull Integrity
The Mobile AI Inspection process flags fouling, corrosion, and coating defects on hull and topsides.
Safety Apparatus
The AI mobile application verifies presence and condition of lifeboats, extinguishers, and alarms.
Engine Room Indicators
The mobile ai app reads dials and displays to raise alarms when thresholds are breached.
Cargo & Deck Checks
The AI Mobile App assesses lashings, spills, and structural anomalies to keep operations safe.
Distributed Grid Confidence
Grid operators manage widely distributed assets; Ombrulla's Mobile AI Inspection brings consistent checks to poles, substations, meters, and rights-of-way with offline capture and automatic insights in a single AI mobile application.
Pole/Substation Condition
The Mobile Inspection App detects cracked insulators, corrosion, and broken fittings from routine photos.
Meter Reading & Tamper
The mobile ai app OCRs meter values and flags missing seals or tamper cues.
Vegetation Encroachment
The AI Mobile App highlights clearance violations that threaten reliability.
Panel/Thermal Checks
The AI mobile application verifies labels and identifies hotspot indicators in thermal stills.
Portfolio-Wide Proof & Action
Multi-site property portfolios require consistent, documented inspections; the AI Mobile App centralizes HVAC, electrical, fire safety, and hygiene checks into one Mobile Inspection App with photo proof and action routing.
HVAC & Electrical Panels
The Mobile AI Inspection pipeline captures gauge/OCR readings and flags hotspot indicators.
Fire Safety Assets
The AI mobile application verifies extinguisher presence, pressure, and valid inspection dates.
Housekeeping & Hygiene
The mobile ai app records cleanliness issues with geotagged, time-stamped evidence.
Structural & Water Ingress
The AI Mobile App highlights damp, cracks, and ceiling stains for rapid remediation.
Solar & Wind at Scale
At scale, solar and wind require fast visual pass/fail calls; the AI mobile application provides consistent field evidence and rule-based alerts via a single Mobile Inspection App.
Solar PV Visuals
The Mobile AI Inspection detects soiling, visible micro-crack cues, and hotspot indicators.
Wind Turbine Externals
The AI Mobile App flags blade surface anomalies and corrosion during tower walks.
Inverter & Panel Gauges
The mobile ai app OCRs readings and notifies when thresholds are exceeded.
Substation/Transformer Checks
The Mobile Inspection App identifies oil leaks, rust, and label non-conformities.

AI Mobile Inspection Process

Plan & Configure
Design the Perfect Route Before You Roll
Set up your inspection once, run it everywhere. In PETRAN, define assets, routes, and standards-based checklists with clear pass/fail criteria and reference images that show what "good" looks like. Attach rules (thresholds, severities, SLAs), data types (photo, video, gauge OCR, barcode), and mandatory evidence. Map responsibilities, escalation paths, and integrations (e.g., CMMS/EAM) so every finding already knows where it's going.
Outcome
A repeatable, auditable inspection template that removes ambiguity in the field and speeds decisions later.
Capture in the Field
Evidence First, Not Guesswork
Inspectors use the mobile app offline or online to capture photos/videos aligned to each checklist step, guided by prompts, angle/overlay helpers, and required shots. The app enforces data completeness (e.g., geo/time stamps, asset ID, environmental notes) and supports burst capture for moving targets. Barcode/QR scans and quick notes complement visual evidence without slowing the operator.
Outcome
Clean, structured evidence from the real asset collected fast, consistently, and with zero back-and-forth.
AI Analysis
From Raw Visuals to Instant Judgments
The AI/ML engine compares captured visuals to reference images, detects anomalies (damage, corrosion, leaks, missing parts), reads analog/digital gauges via OCR, and scores conditions by severity and confidence. The model accounts for typical field challenges lighting changes, angles, partial occlusions and records its decision trail for auditability.
Outcome
Objective, machine-speed assessments that convert images into pass/fail calls, values, and prioritized issues.
Rules & Alerts
Turn Signals into Action
Configured thresholds and business logic fire alerts, actions, or escalations automatically (e.g., "pressure out of range" → create urgent work order, notify supervisor, set SLA). You can stack logic severity + asset criticality + last service date to route issues to the right team and time-box the response. Push notifications and email keep stakeholders in the loop without manual triage.
Outcome
Zero lag between detection and response; fewer misses and faster mean time to resolution (MTTR).
Review & Approve
Human-in-the-Loop, But Only Where It Counts
Supervisors see findings with side-by-side evidence (field image vs. reference), AI rationale, and rule outcomes. They can accept, override, or annotate, ensuring expert judgment stays where it adds value. Bulk approve clean passes, deep-dive on edge cases, and lock the record with signatures for compliance.
Outcome
High trust in results, minimal rework, and an audit-ready inspection record.
Execute & Close
From Finding to Fix, Seamlessly
Approved issues automatically create or sync work orders in PETRAN or your CMMS/EAM with all context attached photos, readings, location, and severity. Field teams execute the task, add "after" evidence, and close the loop; the system updates status and notifies stakeholders. Linked actions maintain traceability from original inspection to completed fix.
Outcome
Fast execution with full traceability and proof of remediation.
Report & Learn
Improve the System, Not Just the Asset
Dashboards and KPIs reveal defect trends, repeat offenders, false-positive/negative patterns, and the impact on reliability (e.g., MTBF/MTTR). Feedback loops fine-tune models and checklists retire noisy checks, add clearer references, recalibrate thresholds so the system gets smarter with every cycle. Scheduled reports keep leadership informed, while data exports support deeper analytics.
Outcome
Continuous improvement across people, process, and AI shorter cycles, better accuracy, and measurable ROI.

Plan & Configure

Design the Perfect Route Before You Roll

Set up your inspection once, run it everywhere. In PETRAN, define assets, routes, and standards-based checklists with clear pass/fail criteria and reference images that show what "good" looks like. Attach rules (thresholds, severities, SLAs), data types (photo, video, gauge OCR, barcode), and mandatory evidence. Map responsibilities, escalation paths, and integrations (e.g., CMMS/EAM) so every finding already knows where it's going.

Outcome

A repeatable, auditable inspection template that removes ambiguity in the field and speeds decisions later.

AI-Powered Mobile Inspection, From Capture to Action

Why use Mobile AI Inspection?

Faster Decisions, Lower Downtime

Standardized Quality Across Sites

Lower Inspection Costs