lidar

noun/ˈlaɪdɑr/

Frequency rank: #17,898 most common English word

Meaning

A remote sensing method that uses laser pulses to measure distances and create detailed 3D maps of surroundings.

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Example sentence

The autonomous vehicle used lidar technology to detect obstacles on the road.

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