Category Archives: Consumer

“Consumer Reports” for the Laser Scanning Industry

Posted on April 25, 2012 by lidar

A group of us were discussing the idea today of a “Consumer Reports” for the laser scanning industry. Continue reading →

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The Google Self-Driving Car with LIDAR

Posted on April 8, 2012 by lidar

That’s a Velodyne laser scanner doing the heavy lifting. Continue reading →

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Apple Working on 3D Imaging Camera

Posted on March 30, 2012 by lidar

In a patent application that recently became public Apple is proposing to develop a 3D imaging camera that could include the use of LIDAR. Continue reading →

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Google Goggles

Posted on February 23, 2012 by lidar

The need for 3D information is going to be even greater. No wonder Google has been mobile laser scanning the world. Continue reading →

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3D Scanning the World

Posted on January 12, 2012 by lidar

I am not sure who would be the repository for all of this 3D data, but it would certainly generate a tremendous interest in scanning, or 3D cameras… Continue reading →

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FARO Focus3D Named Best New Innovation

Posted on November 16, 2011 by lidar

Popular Science Magazine has just named FARO’s Focus3D laser scanner to the Best of What’s New List for 2011. Continue reading →

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LiDAR Links for Mappers

Posted on August 16, 2011 by lidar

A highly ranked website is LiDAR Links for Mappers. Continue reading →

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Royal Wedding App Based on Laser Scanning

Posted on April 18, 2011 by lidar

The Abbey was laser scanned to create the 3D model. Proceeds will go to charity. Continue reading →

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Laser Scanning Art

Posted on January 16, 2011 by lidar

like the facade of a file cabinet, I really didn’t get it, but what Lead Pencil Studio has done with laser scans of architectural details is really pretty cool. Continue reading →

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