AI Glossary

Algorithm

An algorithm is a defined set of rules or calculations that a computer follows to process information or solve a problem.

Also known as: Computational procedure; decision rule

Why it matters in collision repair

Algorithms operate behind estimating, scheduling, parts matching, image analysis, fraud detection, and many other automotive systems. Not every algorithm is artificial intelligence.

Collision-industry example

A scheduling system follows an algorithm that considers labor hours, technician availability, and promised delivery dates when recommending a production sequence.