The LiDAR range wars – Mine is longer than yours
The LiDAR wars are heating up. Not surprising since 6 companies have gone public in the past 6 months and become LUnicorns via SPAC (Special Purpose Acquisition Companies) mergers. Billion dollar valuations, the pressure of reporting quarterly losses, and the need to boost their stock prices has led essentially to a LiDAR range war. Specifically, how far can the LiDAR “see” and recognize cars, pedestrians, animals, hazards, road debris, etc.