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Solid-State LiDAR: How Tiny Distance Sensors Are Changing Robotics
From cars to hobby robots, compact time-of-flight sensors are getting cheaper and better.
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Key takeaways
- ToF sensors measure light travel time.
- Single-point LiDAR is cheap and fast.
- Great for altitude hold and obstacle detection.
How ToF works
The sensor emits light pulses and measures how long they take to return.
Maker uses
Robots, drones and smart doors use compact LiDAR for reliable distance readings.
Drones
Distance sensing supports stable low-altitude flight and landing.
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