Articles & analysis
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Technical guides, comparative analysis, news and in-depth articles on LiDAR and autonomous perception.
Choosing a LiDAR for a mobile robot
Technical criteria to clarify before selecting a sensor for an AMR, UGV or robotics prototype.
FoV, range, resolution: reading a LiDAR datasheet
A short guide to interpret core LiDAR datasheet values.
LiDAR integration checklist before prototyping
A concise checklist to avoid common blockers during first integration.
LiDAR Technology Families: Mechanical Spinning, Solid-State, Semi-Solid-State, FMCW, and Hemispherical
A comprehensive technical guide to LiDAR architectures — from mechanical spinning to FMCW — covering operating principles, advantages, limitations, and a comparison table.
Integrating a LiDAR in ROS2: Complete Guide
Step-by-step guide to integrate an Ouster, Hesai, Livox or SICK LiDAR into ROS2 (Humble/Iron/Jazzy): driver installation, network setup, PTP, QoS, launch files, RViz2 visualization, SLAM and sensor fusion.
LiDAR FAQ: 20 Questions and Answers to Understand Everything
Everything you need to know about LiDAR in 20 technical questions: range, FoV, solid-state vs mechanical, FMCW, ROS, SLAM, pricing, accuracy, eye safety and more.
Understanding LiDAR Data: Point Clouds, Formats and ROS
Point clouds, intensity, multiple echoes, PCD/LAS/ROSbag formats — everything you need to know to work with raw LiDAR sensor data.
6D Color LiDAR: Hesai Picasso vs Ouster REV8
Comparative review of Hesai Picasso SPAD-SoC vs Ouster REV8 native color LiDAR: technical specs, availability, robotics & automotive applications.
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