Ladar

Lidar (Light Detection and Ranging) is a technology that uses laser pulses to measure distances accurately. It works by sending rapid laser beams toward objects and measuring how long it takes for the light to bounce back. By doing this across a wide area, Lidar creates detailed 3D maps of environments, capturing shapes, depths, and spatial details. It's widely used in applications like autonomous vehicles, topographical mapping, forestry, and archaeology to provide precise, real-time 3D information about surroundings.