Lidar without moving parts sees the planet more and more clearly. A revolution for autonomous vehicles?

Zdjęcie: lidar


Lidar, or Light Detection and Ringing, is simply a technology that has become crucial for machines wanting to “see” the planet in 3 dimensions. From autonomous cars, through drones mapping disaster areas, to advanced systems monitoring construction sites – its applications are unlimited. However, modern lidar systems have serious drawbacks: they are bulky, costly and based on moving parts [...]