Seeing Like a Sedan—Asterisk

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

Waymos and Cybercabs see the world through very different sensors. Which technology wins out will determine the future of self-driving vehicles.
Fully integrated dToF modules and iToF VCSEL illuminators for short range applications. Laser sources for long range LIDAR systems.

A guide to the operating principles, techniques and technology in lidar systems.
cost thousands of dollars, and that number needs to drop by at least an order of magnitude
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Lumotive and Hokuyo Automatic have teamed up to bring the world’s first true beam-steering sensor to 3D LiDAR.

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

We talked to lidar company executives and independent experts.