HQV: Why LiDAR?
This document highlights the value of utilizing LiDAR sensor technology to capture data points for Croptrackerās Harvest Quality Vision technology.
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Ā LiDAR
LiDAR technology is a system that generate three-dimensional precise measurement of distances based in light pulses that are invisible to human eye. This process takes just nanoseconds to perform.
The main advantages of LiDAR include:
the light source is an integrated part of the solution
LiDAR sensors use an eye-safe laser to emit light pulses which light up the desired area
unlike cameras, they function independently of the ambient lighting.
LiDAR isĀ a pulsed laser that records the time it takes - at nano-second speeds - for that signal to return to source, enabling it to generate a 3D model with greater accuracy than just a simple camera ever could. Think of it like the way a bat 'sees' the world around it through echolocation; those pulses create an image.
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The first three-dimensional LiDAR sensor was introduced more than a decade ago.Ā The spinning unit cost around $75,000 and was significantly larger than a smartphone. To incorporate LiDAR sensors into its recent iPad Pro and iPhone Pro devices, Apple needed produce them in a smaller and inexpensive format. With Appleās incorporation of LiDAR, you can access this revolutionary technology and start using Croptrackerās HQV with your compatible phone or tablet to scan crops and streamline your operation.
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See HQV and CLV Compatible Devices to find out which devices are compatible with HQV.
CaptureĀ hundredsĀ ofĀ dataĀ pointsĀ forĀ eachĀ pieceĀ of detectedĀ fruitĀ inĀ fiveĀ seconds with Croptracker:
Collect fruit size distribution scan results within 3mm of accuracy in optimal conditions
Create detailed reports tailored to making important storage and sales decisions
Pay for what you use ā pricing is modular with licenses issued on a per-user basis.
Get information in real time uploaded on your Croptracker system.
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