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Noun: lidar
  1. A detection system that works on the principle of radar but uses light from a laser to detect and measure distance to objects
    "The autonomous vehicle used lidar to create a 3D map of its surroundings"

Derived forms: lidars

Type of: measuring device, measuring instrument, measuring system

Encyclopedia: Lidar, Daniel