APPLICATIONS OF

LASERS
TOPIC : Light Detection and Ranging(LIDAR)
 INTRODUCTION
•  LIDAR is a surveying method that measures distance
to a target by illuminating the target with laser light
and measuring the reflected light with a sensor.
Differences in laser return times and wavelengths can
then be used to make digital 3-D representations of
the target.
 APPLICATIONS
• Lidar is commonly used to make high-resolution
maps,with applications in agriculture, Geography ,
robotics , seismology and many other fields. The
technology is also used in control and navigation for
some autonomous cars.
 AGRICULTURE
• Agricultural robots have been used for a variety of
purposes such as seed and fertilizer dispersions,
irrigation , etc . These robots use LIDAR technology to
map the whole area and avoid obstacles.
•  Lidar is also used to monitor insects in the field .
The use of Lidar can detect the movement and
behaviour of individual flying insects, with
identification down to the species.
 AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES
• Autonomous vehicles use LIDAR for obstacle
detection and avoidance to navigate safely through
environments, using rotating laser beams.
• Cost map outputs from the LIDAR sensor provide the
necessary data for robot software to determine where
potential obstacles exist in the environment .
 LAW ENFORCEMENT
• Lidar speed guns are used by the police for vehicle
identification and to measure vehicle speed .
• It is also used in forensics to aid in crime scene
investigations.
• Scans of a scene are taken to record exact details of
object placement, blood, and other important
information for later review. These scans can also be
used to determine bullet trajectory in cases of
shootings.
 ROBOTICS
• LIDAR technology is being used in robotics for the
perception of the environment as well as object
classification. The ability of LIDAR technology to
provide three-dimensional elevation maps of the
terrain, high precision distance to the ground, and
approach velocity can enable safe landing of robotic
and manned vehicles with a high degree of precision.
DONE BY :
Seshank · I
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