Outdoor range finding and laser safety limits

Abstract

In the fields of 3D mapping and autonomous driving, there is an increased demand for advanced technologies for 3D outdoor scanning. Improved electronic distance measurement using laser technology in combination with smart algorithms play a key role in this field and can deliver the needed accuracy, speed and reliability. However, there are some technical as well as laser safety limitations and those will be discussed.In the fields of 3D mapping and autonomous driving, there is an increased demand for advanced technologies for 3D outdoor scanning. Improved electronic distance measurement using laser technology in combination with smart algorithms play a key role in this field and can deliver the needed accuracy, speed and reliability. However, there are some technical as well as laser safety limitations and those will be discussed.