LiDAR, short for light detection and ranging, sounds like the sort of made-up term you might find coming out of the mouth of an engineering officer on a fictional starship. It rolls off the tongue in ...

If you're an electronics engineer, geologist, or land surveyor, chances are you're already familiar with what LiDAR is. An acronym for light detection and ranging, LiDAR sensors are built for ...

Jon Barad is vice president of business development at Velodyne Lidar, where he leads efforts to engage and develop strong partnerships with companies in emerging autonomous markets, including ...

LiDAR sensors are usually the spinning cylinders that emit laser rays and analyze the reflections to map the environment for an autonomous vehicle. They are unwieldy mechanical devices that cost ...

Once considered an essential part of the auto industry's high-tech future, lidar sensors are now often seen as optional components with uncertain prospects. The sensors, which use lasers to depict a ...

There have been many talks about lidar since its appearance in Gartner’s Hype Cycle for smart mobility in 2020. This year, the automotive lidar market managed to reach a record 17% CAGR growth. This ...

Humans manage to drive in an acceptable fashion using just two eyes and two ears to sense the world around them. Autonomous vehicles are kitted out with sensor packages altogether more complex. They ...

Daniel writes guides on how to use the internet, explainers on how modern technology works, and the occasional smartwatch or e-reader review. He especially likes deep diving into niche topics that ...