SICK LiDAR Sensors
LiDAR Sensors
For decades, LiDAR detector technology has been used as an effective means of detection and ranging in various settings and industries. But what exactly is it and where did it come from? This page explains what the acronym LiDAR stands for and how this technology can be used effectively.
LiDAR technology has a number of advantages, like:
- High degree of accuracy
- High resolution
- Long detection distances
These features make LiDAR scanner technology beneficial in a number of applications. The guide below will help your to select the LiDAR system that is perfect for your application.
SUPERIOR DISTANCE & RANGE DETECTION
What is LiDAR?
LiDAR is an acronym, standing for Light Detection And Ranging. It operate on a very well tested concept in the industry called time of flight. We know the speed of light through the atmosphere, so that means we can send a pulse of light, bounce it off a target, and measure the amount of time it takes to come back. By having the total time and multiplying by the speed of light, we now know the distance to the target. This is the core of how LiDAR works.
To capture more data about the surrounding contours, you that the pulse of light an bounce it off a rotating mirror. As the laser rotates around, you get all these measurements in a fan around the LiDAR, which forms a flat plane of measurement. This plane of measurement can be stacked with subsequent planes (like a loaf of sliced bread) to create a three dimensional map. This is called a point cloud.
Download the LiDAR System Guide to discover:
- The latest 2D LiDAR sensor innovations within the TiM product family
- Innovative HDDM+ technology that enables measurements at long distances
- How to select the correct LiDAR sensor for your application
- Technical product specifications
SICK LiDAR Integration
Click below to download the latest drivers for the Sick LiDAR products. Reach out to Gibson Engineering for help with integrating Sick’s industry leading solution for safety, navigation, localization and collision avoidance into your custom code.
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