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This app uses advanced computer vision to identify defects and anomalies in captured images. It can run trained models locally on your device for offline analysis and allows for sequential inspections with manual or scanned procedure initiation. Monitor inspection progress with a summary of pass/fail results.
What's New in IBM Inspector Portable
1.1.7
August 19, 2026
• MDM configurable dataset type (training or inspection) • Image Filters for enhancing image quality for inspection • Read only configuration for specific custom parameters as defined via MDM • Visual Trigger now supports constraining to a region of interest in order for detected objects to be considered before firing the inspection • Remote manager now supports searching app version • Inspection metadata now includes initial upload attempt timestamp for determining original inspection time in case of server outages • Text inspections supports defining replacement of chars that OCR may misread • Bug fixes for expected count when used with pipeline • Heartbeat now identifies devices that have procedure templates
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FAQ
What is IBM Inspector Portable used for?
IBM Inspector Portable uses computer vision to identify defects and anomalies in images captured by iPhones or iPads. It's designed for enterprises to empower individuals to take action in real-time regarding identified issues.
Can IBM Inspector Portable work offline?
Yes, IBM Inspector Portable can run Core ML models exported from IBM Maximo Visual Inspection, enabling local inferencing on-device without requiring network connectivity.
How can I start an inspection with IBM Inspector Portable?
You can commence a procedure manually by entering a unique reference, scanning a barcode, or using optical character recognition (OCR). Inspections can also be performed in a sequential order as part of a procedure.
What kind of models does IBM Inspector Portable support?
The app uses Core ML object detection and classification computer vision models that are trained on IBM Maximo Visual Inspection for inferencing on iPhone or iPad.
Does IBM Inspector Portable have ads?
No, IBM Inspector Portable does not contain advertisements. It is a free application developed by International Business Machines Corp.
What devices are supported by IBM Inspector Portable?
IBM Inspector Portable is supported on iPhone and iPad devices. It has an age rating of 4+.
How often is IBM Inspector Portable updated?
The latest version of IBM Inspector Portable is 1.1.6, which was last updated on January 16, 2025. This indicates a recent update frequency.
What is the user feedback on IBM Inspector Portable?
Based on the available data, IBM Inspector Portable has a perfect rating of 5.0 stars from 1 rating, suggesting positive initial user sentiment.



