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LiDAR SLAM, or Light Detection and Ranging Simultaneous Localization and Mapping, is a technology that allows robots and autonomous vehicles to create a map of their surroundings while also determining their position within that map.
LiDAR SLAM uses a laser sensor to emit light pulses and measure how long it takes for the pulses to bounce back after hitting objects.This information is used to create a 3D point cloud of the environment, which can then be used to estimate the robot’s position and orientation.Â
SLAM requires smooth movement of the LIDAR sensor to crate the most accurate 3D model. This payload not only stabilizes the LIDAR sensor, but also allows for mudular add-on cameras such as the 360 mirrored single lense camera attached. Dual camers on the LIDAR gimbal tray also allow for visual SLAM to aid in the stitching of the completed D model. The 360 camera provides color for theresulting point cloud.
– Heavy lift options existed only as bulky massive air frames which did not easily travel for work.
– Carbon fiber airframes easily transmit vibrations through the frame which can negatively impact image and other sensor data capture.
– The max 8 UAV was designed and constructed to fit specifically in a rugged rifle case, which could be checked as luggage on nearly any domestic flight without incurring oversize or overweight fees.
– The Max 8 airftrame incorporated a revolutionary new vibration isolation design that integrate the battery mass into the payload attachment tray and mechanism to help reduce unwanted vibrations.