lidar

noun

li·dar ˈlī-ˌdär

: a device that is similar in operation to radar but emits pulsed laser light instead of microwaves

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Waymo and others build more expensive robotaxis that are equipped with suites of redundant technologies and sensors, including radar and lidar, which uses lasers to detect objects and create three-dimensional images of a vehicle’s surroundings. —

Chris Kirkham and Rachael Levy, USA TODAY, 14 Nov. 2024 The company continues to focus on its lidar technology for automotive and smart infrastructure markets. —

Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024 Cruise also operates with a similar sensor-rich setup to Waymo, integrating lidar, radar, and cameras, collectively providing a more reliable system than Tesla’s camera-only approach. —

Michael Khouw, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024 The company acknowledges the risks associated with market adoption of lidar technology and the competitive landscape. —

Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for lidar