Rhopoint AIDO Inline Measurement of Gloss, Haze, DOI & RSPEC Continuous appearance assurance for production lines Across many production environments, surface appearance is still verified through intermittent sampling and laboratory inspection. While suitable for basic confirmation, this approach leaves manufacturers exposed to undetected process drift, localised defects and batch-to-batch variation that may only become visible once products are installed or in service. AIDO enables a shift from occasional inspection to continuous appearance assurance. Installed above moving strip, panels or finished components, the sensor monitors surface quality in real time, providing immediate visibility of changes in gloss, texture and reflected image clarity. Production teams can intervene early, stabilising processes while material remains on the line Built for inline production environments AIDO is designed for fully non-contact operation above hot, freshly coated or delicate surfaces. A fixed 60mm distance-to-surface enables stable measurement on unguided webs, variable-thickness panels and moving conveyors. Integrated air purge systems protect the optical path from dust, vapors and contamination, common in coating environments Measuring appearance, not just gloss Surfaces can share identical gloss values while appearing visibly different due to haze, texture or reflected image distortion. AIDO measures multiple complementary appearance parameters that together describe how a surface is perceived by the human eye, revealing changes that remain invisible to gloss-only sensors.

What the AIDO Inline Sensor measures By combining 60° gloss, reflectance haze, DOI and RSPEC in a single non-contact inline system, AIDO provides a complete and perceptually relevant assessment of surface appearance in real time 60° Gloss A measurement proportional to the amount of light reflected from a surface at 60° geometry, measured to ASTM D523 and ISO 2813. The 60° angle provides a universal gloss reference suitable for all gloss levels. Reflectance Haze (Log H and Log HC) Reflectance haze quantifies diffuse scatter caused by microscopic surface texture, residues or coating structure....