Tiny Switches Give Solid-State LiDAR Record Resolution

CleanTechnica
By Guest ContributorMar 16, 2022, 3:26 am184 pts
When Google unveiled its first autonomous cars in 2010, the spinning cylinder mounted on the roofs really stood out. It was the vehicle’s light detection and ranging (LiDAR) system, which worked like light-based radar. Together with cameras and radar, LiDAR mapped the environment to help these cars avoid…

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