Featured LIDAR vs other cameras

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    LIDAR emits a strong laser beam that can damage other cameras in iPhones:



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    Seen these videos previously & 1st thought was it won't be long before litigation starts against those Vehicles using lidar. 2nd thought was Darwin Award winners that will stare into a beam - wanting to see what it looks like compared to what a camera sees.
    Manufacturers are now responsible to accommodate those who qualify as the lowest denominator.
     
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    It was news to me but then I just recently bought:

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    I use it for tire temperature testing to fine tune my wheel alignment and identify heat leaks around my home. For example:
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    Thermal evidence that the rear tires have too much camber. Back it off and both stability and rolling drag should improve. I used a similar technique with an IR sensor to diagnose and correct stability problems with my 2003 Prius.

    I had not considered LIDAR might risk my $200, thermal sensor.

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