LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) is a sensing technology that measures distance by emitting laser light and analyzing the reflected signals.
Robots can use LiDAR to detect objects and surfaces and construct detailed 2D or 3D representations of an environment. LiDAR is used in autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for mapping, localization, navigation and obstacle detection.
LiDAR can be combined with cameras, IMUs, encoders and other sensors to improve a robot's understanding of its environment.
Related terms: SLAM, AMR, Sensor Fusion, Computer Vision, Navigation
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