Ouster’s new color lidar is coming to replace cameras
A sensor that can simultaneously capture depth and image data has long been a "holy grail," Ouster CEO Angus Pacala told TechCrunch.
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Ouster has announced its new Rev8 lineup of lidar sensors featuring "native color lidar" technology that captures both color imagery and 3D depth information simultaneously, combining the functionality of traditional separate lidar and camera sensors into one device. CEO Angus Pacala described this as the "holy grail" of sensor technology, eliminating the need for companies to separately calibrate and fuse data from multiple sensors. The announcement comes during a period of consolidation in the lidar industry, which has seen several major companies merge or face financial challenges.