A compact 3D lidar based on an electrothermal two-axis MEMS scanner for small UAV

Dingkang Wang, Stephan Strassle, Aaron Stainsby, Yunkai Bai, Sanjeev Koppal, Huikai Xie

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Abstract

This paper reports an electrothermal MEMS mirror-based LiDAR system. The MEMS mirror has a low driving voltage of 9 V and a large mirror aperture of 2 mm in diameter. The working range of this system is 80 to 250 cm with a distance resolution of 7.2 cm. The complete LiDAR prototype can fit into a small volume of 100 mm×100 mm×60 mm with the weight under 100 g. The use of such a MEMS mirror can greatly reduce the weight, size and power of LiDAR modules, making it possible for small UAVs to carry LiDAR for accurate navigation.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationLaser Radar Technology and Applications XXIII
EditorsMonte D. Turner, Gary W. Kamerman
PublisherSPIE
ISBN (Electronic)9781510617834
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2018
Externally publishedYes
EventLaser Radar Technology and Applications XXIII 2018 - Orlando, United States
Duration: 17 Apr 201818 Apr 2018

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume10636
ISSN (Print)0277-786X
ISSN (Electronic)1996-756X

Conference

ConferenceLaser Radar Technology and Applications XXIII 2018
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityOrlando
Period17/04/1818/04/18

Keywords

  • LiDAR
  • MEMS Mirrors
  • UAV
  • laser range finder

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