Jim Fisher writes that the FCC is moving to retroactively revoke authorization for drones classified as "military-grade," a term currently defined broadly enough to include any aircraft equipped with LiDAR sensors. If the policy stands, several popular DJI consumer models—including those used by photographers and videographers—could be banned from US retail despite having received prior clearance before being added to an FCC restricted list.
- The public comment period for this proposal closes on September 2.
- Thermal cameras and agricultural spraying drones are also included in the "military" definition.
- Foreign aircraft over 55 pounds or those using docking stations are similarly targeted.
- The public comment period for this proposal closes on September 2.
- Thermal cameras and agricultural spraying drones are also included in the "military" definition.
- Foreign aircraft over 55 pounds or those using docking stations are similarly targeted.
A collection of various LiDAR and ToF (Time-of-Flight) sensing solutions including 360 degree laser range scanners, depth cameras for ROS, and single-point ranging sensors. The selection features technologies such as DTOF, solid-state LiDAR, and RGB-D cameras suitable for SLAM and interactive AI applications.
Key product types:
RPLiDAR series (A1M8, A2M12, S2L, etc.)
STL DTOF sensors
CS depth cameras for ROS
TF series single-point ranging sensors
YDLIDAR linear array solid state LiDAR
Key product types:
RPLiDAR series (A1M8, A2M12, S2L, etc.)
STL DTOF sensors
CS depth cameras for ROS
TF series single-point ranging sensors
YDLIDAR linear array solid state LiDAR
We designed and built a 12 degree-of-freedom (3 servos per leg × 4 legs) quadruped robot controlled by a Raspberry Pi Pico W, featuring integrated environmental sensing and a wireless WiFi controller. Starting from a custom CAD body and 3D-printed frame, the robot combines mechanical engineering and embedded electrical engineering to create a platform capable of coordinated four-legged locomotion, heading determination, environmental mapping, and target detection. In order to do so, our system leverages several sensors including an IMU, a solid state LiDAR sensor, and a contact-less infrared sensor.
ROSbot is a ROS powered 4x4 drive autonomous mobile robot platform equipped with LIDAR, RGB-D camera, IMU, encoders, distance sensors. Available in versions 3, 2R, 2 PRO, and 2.
Autonomous tech developer Mobileye is ending in-house lidar development, citing the decreasing cost of off-the-shelf lidar and prioritizing imaging radar and vision-based sensors.
"Lidar is still seen as a crucial technology for SAE Level 3 cars and SAE Level 4 robotaxis alike, but this doesn't mean it makes sense for all autonomous tech developers to focus most of their time on sensor hardware."
"Lidar is still seen as a crucial technology for SAE Level 3 cars and SAE Level 4 robotaxis alike, but this doesn't mean it makes sense for all autonomous tech developers to focus most of their time on sensor hardware."
This Instructable details the creation of an ultra-compact LiDAR distance meter, featuring a tiny OLED display, VL53L0X sensor, and Xiao ESP32C3 microcontroller. The project involves 3D printing, soldering, and coding to build a functional, portable device for measuring distances.
This article announces the availability of an Arduino library that supports various LiDAR and LDS sensors, allowing for low-cost robotics projects. The library offers a unified API, PWM control, and integration with ROS2.
Laser distance scan sensor (LDS/LIDAR) Arduino wrapper/controller for kaia.ai home robot software platform
The Grove - TF Mini LiDAR is a Time of Flight (ToF) LiDAR sensor based on the ToF principle. It is designed for precise, high sensitivity, and high-speed distance detection. This article provides detailed information about the product, specifications, platforms it supports, and getting started guides for Arduino and Wio Terminal.
