lidar — my Raindrop.io articles

Generated 27 Mar 2026
Brian Piercy by Brian Piercy
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Seeing Like a Sedan—Asterisk
26 Jan 2026
asteriskmag.com

Waymos and Cybercabs see the world through very different sensors. Which technology wins out will determine the future of self-driving vehicles.

LIDAR, optical distance & time of flight sensors | ams OSRAM
22 Sep 2025
ams-osram.com

Fully integrated dToF modules and iToF VCSEL illuminators for short range applications. Laser sources for long range LIDAR systems.

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A Short Introduction to Automotive Lidar Technology
24 Nov 2024
open.substack.com

A guide to the operating principles, techniques and technology in lidar systems.

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Solid-State Beam Steering Comes to 3D LiDAR
29 May 2024
allaboutcircuits.com

Lumotive and Hokuyo Automatic have teamed up to bring the world’s first true beam-steering sensor to 3D LiDAR.

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How 10 leading companies are trying to make powerful, low-cost lidar
2 Dec 2021
arstechnica.com

Lidar is essential for self-driving cars—here’s how some leading lidar sensors work.

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How lidar makers are coping with slow progress of self-driving tech
2 Dec 2021
arstechnica.com

We talked to lidar company executives and independent experts.