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RADAR/LiDAR

Compact LiDAR sensor integrates into autonomous mobile robots

November 21, 2020 By Redding Traiger

SICK has expanded its 2D LiDAR sensor offerings for localization and anti-collision applications with the compact TiM2xx product family. This is in response to the new requirements on functionality, size, and price. Globally, the eCommerce sector continues to experience strong growth. This has also led to an increase in demand for automation solutions to support […]

Filed Under: Artificial intelligence (AI), Development Tools, Image sensing, Mobile, RADAR/LiDAR, Sensors, Vision systems Tagged With: sick

How do you make iconic industrial moving equipment safer?

October 6, 2020 By Randy Frank

In the case of Bobcat construction equipment, you add radar-based sensing solutions to detect objects and people on job sites. Partnering with Ainstein AI, Inc., Doosan Bobcat North America is doing just that. Bobcat’s are frequently seen loading or unloading trucks, moving or leveling dirt, drilling, cleaning up at various locations and other activities where […]

Filed Under: Featured, Frequently Asked Question (FAQ), RADAR/LiDAR Tagged With: ainstein

SICK launches new PeopleCounter (PeCo) SensorApp

September 2, 2020 By Mike Santora

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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. […]

Filed Under: RADAR/LiDAR Tagged With: sick

New sensor from Ibeo Automotive Systems detects environment in four dimensions

August 26, 2020 By Mike Santora

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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, […]

Filed Under: RADAR/LiDAR Tagged With: Ibeo

How can LiDAR be used to enforce social distancing?

June 17, 2020 By Randy Frank

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 […]

Filed Under: Featured, Frequently Asked Question (FAQ), Image sensing, RADAR/LiDAR Tagged With: Quanergy

How can picture-like images be obtained from LiDAR?

July 8, 2019 By Randy Frank

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 […]

Filed Under: Featured, Frequently Asked Question (FAQ), Image sensing, RADAR/LiDAR Tagged With: innovusioninc, SAE

Image-grade LiDAR system enabled by dual rotating polygon design

June 13, 2019 By Aimee Kalnoskas

Image-grade Lidar system

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 […]

Filed Under: RADAR/LiDAR Tagged With: innovusioninc

What types of sensors are used in underwater navigation and exploration? (Part 2 of 2)

May 24, 2019 By Randy Frank

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 […]

Filed Under: Featured, Frequently Asked Question (FAQ), RADAR/LiDAR, Time-of-Flight Tagged With: Georgia Tech Research Institute, GTRI, Leica Geosystems

What types of sensors are used in underwater navigation and exploration? (Part 1 of 2)

May 22, 2019 By Randy Frank

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 […]

Filed Under: Featured, Frequently Asked Question (FAQ), RADAR/LiDAR, Sonar, Time-of-Flight Tagged With: J W Fishers

What’s new in sensors for autonomous vehicles? Part 2

April 27, 2019 By Randy Frank

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 […]

Filed Under: Featured, Frequently Asked Question (FAQ), laser, RADAR/LiDAR Tagged With: CIOE 2019, Ibeo, System Plus Consulting, Valeo, Yole Développement

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