In reaction to new developments to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus, SICK has launched its new PeopleCounter (PeCo) SensorApp. Using 3D LiDAR sensors, people can easily maintain recommended occupancy levels in public spaces and in manufacturing settings. Unlike the use of camera technology, the PeCo LiDAR sensor solution does not process personal information. […]
New sensor from Ibeo Automotive Systems detects environment in four dimensions
The Hamburg-based LiDAR sensor specialist Ibeo Automotive Systems GmbH will begin worldwide delivery of its new ibeoNEXT LiDAR sensor to partners and customers starting in October 2020. The sensor is based on a completely new type of photon laser measurement technology and works completely without moving parts (real solid-state). It generates an additional black-and-white image, […]
How can LiDAR be used to enforce social distancing?
The use of Lidar (Light Detection and Ranging) for automotive applications, especially autonomous vehicles, and aerial surveys is rather well known. With the COVID-19 pandemic, the technology has recently been applied to provide social distancing and help people transition to the new normal. For example, Quanergy has developed a Social Distancing Flow Management platform. It […]
How can picture-like images be obtained from LiDAR?
At Sensors Expo 2019, Steve Ehrsam, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Innovusion, explains how extensive details can be observed in the Innovusion Cheetah LiDAR system. Providing image-grade or picture-like images from 300 lines of angular resolution, the system can see cars over 270 meters away, detect small objects and even read signage. The […]
Image-grade LiDAR system enabled by dual rotating polygon design
Innovusion Inc. has announced the availability of its Cheetah system. Based on its innovative rotating polygon optical architecture, the system consists of proprietary detector electronics, advanced optics and sophisticated software algorithms to offer a system that has no equal in the long-distance, high-resolution LiDAR vehicle mobility system industry. Smart architecture, streamlined optics design, and integrated […]
What types of sensors are used in underwater navigation and exploration? (Part 2 of 2)
Underwater navigation and exploration require special sensors for object detection and imaging. Part 1 of this blog addressed cameras and sonar. LiDAR is also used for underwater applications. Studying the depths and shapes of underwater terrain or bathymetry can be performed by bathymetric LiDAR. The airborne approach to scanning the seafloor uses a green wavelength […]
What types of sensors are used in underwater navigation and exploration? (Part 1 of 2)
Unlike land or airborne vehicles that can use radar and cameras to locate and identify objects underwater navigation and exploration present greater challenges. If underwater visibility is good, cameras provide a good source of information. Increasing resolution and the number of cameras are among the improvements that have been made in the recent past to […]
What’s new in sensors for autonomous vehicles? Part 2
Focused industry conferences were identified in Part 1 as a means of finding the latest status of the sensors used in autonomous vehicles. Another approach is a comprehensive report on the topic. With the LiDAR for Automotive & Industrial Applications report, Yole Développement provides its second insight into LiDAR technology and market aspects impacted by […]
What’s new in sensors for autonomous vehicles? Part 1
Tesla, one of the leaders in autonomous, self-driving vehicles boasts 8 vision cameras, 12 ultrasonic sensors and radar on all of the vehicles it is currently building according to recent company tweet. To make the right decisions by using the data from these sensors in the timeliest manner through sensor fusion, Tesla has developed a […]
What is the status of autonomous vehicles in industrial applications? Part 3
Many industrial applications for autonomous vehicles are in well-controlled environments that do not need the extensive mapping and understanding of varying traffic rules that impact autonomous road vehicles. Part 1 of this blog addressed the different levels of autonomous driving as defined by SAE for road vehicles and introduced the topic of autonomous farming. Part […]
