A repair shop worker wants a RAG tool for collision documents
A collision repair estimator posted a question on Reddit. They said they have built a large library of PDFs and documents, including OEM repair procedures, technical service bulletins, recall information, state laws, and internal shop procedures. They want to build a RAG system that can search this library and quickly find the right documents for a repair situation. They would ideally like the setup to work on an iPad.
Key points
- The poster works on damage reports, repair estimates, and insurance documentation.
- Their document library includes OEM procedures, TSBs, recalls, laws, and shop procedures.
- They want a RAG system to search the library by repair situation.
- One example is finding ADAS calibration or repair restriction documents.
- They prefer a setup that can live on an iPad for use at work.
Quick term guide
- Library
- A collection of pre-written code that developers can use to add features quickly.
- recall
- How much of the information that should be found is actually found.
- Matter
- A smart home standard that helps devices from different brands work together.
- AI agent
- An AI program that can inspect information and suggest what to do next.
- AI tool
- Software that uses artificial intelligence to help with tasks like writing, coding, or research.
- accuracy
- How correct or true the information provided is.
- Pattern
- A group of related tickets that point to the same repeated problem.
- documentation
- Written notes that explain how a task or process is done.