High-precision FMCW LiDAR

Note : As of the end of December 2021

High-precision FMCW LiDAR

Abstract

Abstract

Panasonic has developed a high precision FMCW* LiDAR.
Our prototype using a proprietary signal processing technique demonstrates distance measurement with mm-accuracy and velocity detection.

FMCW* : Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave

Features

Features

Prototype

Prototype

mm-precision

mm-precision

Velocity detection

Velocity detection

Immune to light interference

Immune to light interference

Applications

Applications

Highway Merging Assistance

Highway Merging Assistance 1
Highway Merging Assistance 2

A LiDAR installed near the junction detects the speed and position of the vehicles on the main road.
The information is transmitted to the car to find a space to slot in.

Monitoring at Intersections

Monitoring at Intersections 1
Monitoring at Intersections 2

A LiDAR installed at the intersection detects the moving objects.
It helps to enter the intersection safely.

License Plate Capture

License Plate Capture 1
License Plate Capture 2

By measuring the velocity using a LiDAR, the camera accurately determines the shutter timing.