Ancient Mayan city discovered via page 16 of Google search results
Proceeding to even the second page of Google search results is rare enough, but going all the way to page 16 and then selecting an entry that leads to the…
Footprints of Lost Cities Found in the Amazon Rainforest
Laser technology is continuing to prove its worth in the Amazon: A team of archaeologists in Ecuador just used the tech to discover thousands of earthen mounds hidden under the…
NASA’s Cloud Observing Satellite Bids Farewell After 17 Years
After blasting beams of energy through the clouds for the past 17 years, NASA’s lidar satellite mission came to an end this past August, the agency has revealed. Meet Microsoft’s…
Startup’s Proposed Satellite Swarm Would Create 3D Maps of Earth’s Entire Surface
Satellites flying overhead in Earth’s orbit largely provide a two-dimensional view of our planet, but a Florida-based company is hoping to change that by using satellites to routinely build 3D…
New 3D smartphone technology could change photography, experts say
Researchers at Stanford University have created a novel approach that allows standard image sensors to see light in three dimensions.
Poop’s easy. Dodging wires is the holy grail of robot vacuum obstacle avoidance
Although robot vacuums can avoid poop, they’re not quite so good at dodging wires and cables on the floor. This is why.
What is lidar technology, and what can it do?
Lidar’s distance and object sensing capabilities make it popular in technical fields, but the technology is growing much closer to home: Here’s what to know.
Lidar is the gold standard of robot vacuum navigation, but it’s not perfect
Today’s robot vacuums offer intelligent navigation courtesy of lidar tech. But despite being the gold standard of robot vacuum navigation, it’s not perfect.
LiDAR explained: What this laser tech can do for your new iPhone
Another September means another new iPhone launch. Naturally, Apple’s probably got all kinds of weird new features cooked up for its flagship device. Rumor has it that LiDAR integration is…
Innovative ‘guide dog’ device uses lidar to help Blind people navigate
Directions can be given via haptic feedback