Tuesday 14 July 2026
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LiDAR

A 'laser radar' that lets the robot see in 3D.

A sensor that fires laser beams to measure distances and map space in 3D. It helps the robot avoid obstacles and find its way around a room, even in the dark. Like a bat, but with light.

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