: a device that is similar in operation to radar but emits pulsed laser light instead of microwaves
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But instead of humans behind the wheel, software generally drives the vehicles aided by cameras and, in the case of Waymo, other sensors such as lidar.
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David Ingram, NBC news, 12 Nov. 2025
These include lidar and laser communication, advanced ion thrusters for more efficient satellite manoeuvring, and microwave remote sensing for high-resolution Earth observation and weather monitoring.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2025
One key component producer is Hesai Technology, the world’s leading producer of automotive lidar sensors, which are used by robotaxis and other autonomous vehicles to recognize their environment and avoid obstacles.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
Each vehicle uses a suite of sensors that includes 13 cameras, four lidar and six radar, and an array of external audio receivers, according to the company’s website.
—Jackie Charniga, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
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David Ingram, NBC news, 12 Nov. 2025
These include lidar and laser communication, advanced ion thrusters for more efficient satellite manoeuvring, and microwave remote sensing for high-resolution Earth observation and weather monitoring.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2025
One key component producer is Hesai Technology, the world’s leading producer of automotive lidar sensors, which are used by robotaxis and other autonomous vehicles to recognize their environment and avoid obstacles.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
Each vehicle uses a suite of sensors that includes 13 cameras, four lidar and six radar, and an array of external audio receivers, according to the company’s website.
—Jackie Charniga, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
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“Lidar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lidar. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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