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The iPad lidar has a range of a handful of meters indoors and is not safety critical. Higher specs can make all the difference. A model rocket engine vs Space
by robotresearcher 1y ago
The iPad lidar has a range of a handful of meters indoors and is not safety critical.
Higher specs can make all the difference. A model rocket engine vs Space Shuttle main engine, for an extreme example. Or a pistol round vs an anti-armor tank round. The cost of the former says nothing at all about the latter.
- seanhunter 1y agoOK, how about this? Volvo EX90, a consumer SUV on sale now in the UK. Fitted with Lidar. https://www.volvocars.com/uk/support/car/ex90/article/47d2c97fd33effd3c0a8cc3718c999b7-80fb02620036ede3ac1b7acc5352ecfe-8664b2fa77a7e089c0a8296870d1a409/ https://www.volvocars.com/uk/support/car/ex90/article/47d2c9...
- hnburnsy 1y agoAnd that Lidar is not assisting drivers and prevously sold US EX90s now need a computer upgrade to get it to work
- robotresearcher 1y agoThey are getting there. But that link has big caveats. Not sure how cool it is to endanger other people’s cameras. From your linked page: > Important Use responsibly The lidar and features that can rely on it are supplements to safe driving practices. They do not reduce or replace the need for the driver to stay attentive and focused on driving safely. Safe for the eyes The lidar is not harmful to the eyes. Lidar light waves can damage external cameras Do not point a camera directly at the lidar. The lidar, being a laser based system, uses infrared light waves that may cause damage to certain camera devices. This can include smartphones or phones equipped with a camera.
- CamperBob2 1y agoHow many cameras don't use IR filters? At one time, at least, they were quite common. I suppose one example might include fixed security cameras with IR-based night vision capability.