What is LiDAR — and how do LiDAR sensors actually work? In this episode of Sensor Experts, we break down the basics of Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) technology, time of flight measurement, and the difference between 2D and 3D LiDAR in a clear and practical way. It’s perfect for automation newcomers, students, and tech enthusiasts looking for a simple introduction to modern sensing technology. LiDAR plays a critical role in applications like mobile robotics, autonomous navigation, obstacle detection, and outdoor industrial automation.
Join our resident LiDAR expert, Aaron Rothmeyer, as he explains how LiDAR sensors use light pulses to measure distance, the principles of time-of-flight measurement, and where you’ll see LiDAR in the real world. Then travel with Evgenii to SICK’s Outdoor Technology Center in Waldkirch, Germany, where SICK LiDAR sensors are tested in rain, dust, sunlight, and extreme weather. Whether you’re new to automation or just curious about how LiDAR shapes smarter and safer technologies, this video gives you a clear and practical overview. At SICK, we’re proud to be more than a sensor manufacturer. We’re your source for sensor education and real-world industry insight.
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