Technical Terms - Hardware (A-Z) - LiDAR

What does LiDAR stand for?

• Laser Identification and Ranging

• Laser Imaging Detection and Ranging

• Light Identification and Ranging

• Light Detection and Ranging

How does a LiDAR scanner determine the distance of objects?

• By using radio waves

• By calculating the time each pulse takes to reflect back to the source

• By analyzing sound waves

• By measuring temperature changes

What is the main purpose of LiDAR in terrain mapping?

• Mapping ocean currents

• Measuring air quality

• Creating topographical images of the earth's surface

• Detecting underground objects

What technology is combined with LiDAR in autonomous vehicles to detect and identify surrounding objects?

• Ultraviolet

• Infrared

• Sonar

• Radar

Which feature is enabled by long-range LiDAR in automotive applications?

• Adaptive cruise control

• Park assist

• Blind spot detection

• Automatic emergency braking

What role does LiDAR play in modern smartphones like the iPhone 12 Pro?

• Enhancing battery life

• Improving photo quality

• Increasing processing speed

• Expanding storage capacity

What is the benefit of LiDAR in providing augmented reality (AR) features on smartphones?

• Improved sound quality

• Better screen resolution

• Enhanced face detection

• Faster internet speed

Which technology does Apple's FaceID use for face detection instead of LiDAR?

• Gamma-ray

• X-ray

• Ultrasonic

• Infrared

What type of data do LiDAR scanners not capture?

• Sound data

• Temperature data

• Pressure data

• Color data

How does LiDAR help autonomous vehicles in combination with video camera data?

• By providing audio alerts

• By identifying surrounding objects

• By detecting road signs

• By controlling the air conditioning