Understanding LiDAR Technology
LiDAR is a remote sensing method that uses laser light to capture precise 3D information about the environment. LiDAR sensors emit laser pulses and measure the time it takes for them to return after hitting a surface. The result is a vast point cloud dataset (consisting of millions of survey points) that provides detailed representations of the surrounding environment.
The Challenge of Point Cloud Data
While LiDAR provides rich datasets, extracting information from point cloud data can be daunting due to its size and complexity. Traditional methods of feature extraction often involve labor-intensive manual processes and can lead to inconsistencies, inaccuracies, and delays in project timelines. Off-the-shelf tools are not robust enough.