Glossary / Electrical

Lidar sensor

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Lidar sensors use lasers to scan the environment, helping a car see objects around it like a 3D camera. They’re key for self-driving cars to understand where other cars, pedestrians, and obstacles are.

Technical Definition

Lidar (Light Detection and Ranging) sensors emit laser pulses to map surroundings in 3D, providing high-resolution distance data for vehicle perception.

Hear It Discussed

"The LiDAR sensor is not quite as high-spec as again the main NEO flagship vehicles..."
CHINA: CATL Makes Battery Breakthroughs, Leapmotor D19 and VW’s China EVs | 22 Apr 2026 EV News Daily - Technology and Business of EVs 23:58

"...with radars and LiDAR sensor which are better at determining the distance"
Apple CarPlay in Tesla cars, VW on Superchargers, Toyota electric pickup, and more Electrek 30:44