LightWare LiDAR LLC [ https://bit.ly/2UdLPgU ], is now shipping the smallest 
and lightest scanning LiDAR on the market.

This USA-based company specializes in the design and manufacture of LiDAR 
sensors for autonomous vehicles and machines. The award-winning SF45 [ 
https://bit.ly/2VKc9QL ]scanning microLiDAR(TM) weighs just 59g but delivers 
the performance of much larger sensors.

"The SF45 democratizes machine perception, bringing vision, safety and 
practicality to even the smallest unmanned systems. Machines don't have 3D 
perception, so they can't make sense of unexpected obstacles. Our mission is to 
save the world's machines one microlidar(TM) at a time!", explains Philip 
Constantine [ https://bit.ly/3m0Lvha ], CEO of LightWare LiDAR LLC. 

The SF45 enables a whole new world of applications by providing accurate 
position, distance and proximity sensing to drones and UGVs. Able to detect 
obstacles in bright sunlight at 50m, the SF45 delivers a clear understanding of 
the machine's environment to either the onboard autopilot or a remote operator.
Constantine expands: "Conventional GPS is often relied upon to provide location 
information so a drone can follow a pre-determined flight plan. Unfortunately, 
the real world puts unexpected obstacles in the way. This leads to collisions 
and the loss of both the drone and its expensive payload. The SF45 keeps a 
continuous lookout for these hazards and warns of potential collisions, giving 
the autopilot plenty of time to react."

To complement the SF45, LightWare LiDAR manufactures a family of microLiDAR(TM) 
sensors such as the tiny SF000/B (only 8g). Data from these sensors allow 
drones a safe take-off and precision landing, to hold position near an object 
being inspected or closely follow terrain without flying into trees. 

The microLiDAR(TM) family is compatible with standard autopilots 
(Ardupilot/PX4) and API's are provided for custom controllers, such as 
RaspberryPi and Arduino.

Constantine goes on to say, "With prices starting at only USD $249, our 
affordable microLiDAR(TM) sensors bring perception to autonomous machines so 
that our customers can do their job safely and reliably." Constantine adds, "A 
key advantage of our microLiDAR(TM) sensors is that they are not cameras, and 
do not invade the privacy of the public. This is becoming more important as 
autonomous vehicles and other machines begin to work alongside people in their 
daily lives." 

LightWare's SF45, a 1st place winner of the AUVSI Xcellence Awards [ 
https://bit.ly/2XpaCQt ], will be showcased at the world's largest trade show 
for unmanned and autonomous systems,  XPONENTIAL [ https://bit.ly/2XqfswT ] 
(booth 3362, 17-19 August, Atlanta).

www.LightWareLiDAR.com

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Contact:  Leanne Fischer
          leannefischer@lightwarelidar.com
          +1-720-927-4258

Source:  LightWare LiDAR LLC