Near-field flash LiDAR caters to diverse applications
Mojave from PreAct is a flash LiDAR sensor that meets the near-field 3D sensing requirements of both automotive and non-automotive applications. Based on continuous-wave time-of-flight technology, the modular LiDAR sensor offers software-defined capabilities and a depth accuracy error of less than 2%.
Able to define and track objects in darkness or intense direct sunlight, Mojave can be used in numerous applications. Specific use cases include elevator passenger monitoring, retail, patient monitoring in medical facilities, security cameras, robotics, smart cities, and education and university research.
The Mojave sensor’s field of view is 70° horizontal, 52.5° vertical, and 87.5° deep. It has a resolution of 320×240 pixels and a maximum frame rate of 18 fps. The sensor’s range at 10% reflectivity is 0.3 m to 4.5 m. At 94% reflectivity, the range extends from 0.3 m to 14 m.
“We created the sensor to allow companies to monitor volume and movement through high-density point clouds, which gives them the information they need to adjust their services without the ‘creepy’ factor of watching individuals on camera,” said Paul Drysch, CEO of PreAct. “In addition, you get much more useful data with a point cloud, such as precise object location and volume.”
With a retail price tag of $350, the Mojave flash LiDAR sensor will be available in September 2023 and sold through Digi-Key Electronics and Amazon. Engineering samples will be available August 16, 2023. Products can be preordered by contacting PreAct.
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