Open AccessNo Mobile Automatic Systems without Lidar
Author(s) -
Bronowski Karsten
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
optik & photonik
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2191-1975
pISSN - 1863-1460
DOI - 10.1002/opph.201800023
Subject(s) - lidar , automation , key (lock) , apds , computer science , mobile robot , conjunction (astronomy) , radar systems , radar , drone , robot , remote sensing , avalanche photodiode , engineering , telecommunications , artificial intelligence , computer security , geography , detector , mechanical engineering , physics , astronomy , biology , genetics
Abstract Photodiodes are key components for the automation of mobile systems. Applications encompass everything from drones through cleaning robots and logistics robots, to special vehicles for industry, construction, forestry, and agriculture. Avalanche photodiodes (APDs) are key components of these systems and enable the success of lidar – radar using light. Only lidar systems create the necessary conditions for comprehensive automation in conjunction with safe mobility.