[robotresearcher]

The iPad lidar has a range of a handful of meters indoors and is not safety critical.

Higher specs can make all the difference. A model rocket engine vs Space Shuttle main engine, for an extreme example. Or a pistol round vs an anti-armor tank round. The cost of the former says nothing at all about the latter.

[seanhunter]

OK, how about this? Volvo EX90, a consumer SUV on sale now in the UK. Fitted with Lidar.

https://www.volvocars.com/uk/support/car/ex90/article/47d2c9...

[robotresearcher]

They are getting there. But that link has big caveats. Not sure how cool it is to endanger other people’s cameras.

From your linked page:

> Important Use responsibly

The lidar and features that can rely on it are supplements to safe driving practices. They do not reduce or replace the need for the driver to stay attentive and focused on driving safely.

Safe for the eyes

The lidar is not harmful to the eyes.

Lidar light waves can damage external cameras

Do not point a camera directly at the lidar. The lidar, being a laser based system, uses infrared light waves that may cause damage to certain camera devices. This can include smartphones or phones equipped with a camera.

[CamperBob2]

How many cameras don't use IR filters? At one time, at least, they were quite common.

I suppose one example might include fixed security cameras with IR-based night vision capability.

[hnburnsy]

And that Lidar is not assisting drivers and prevously sold US EX90s now need a computer upgrade to get it to work