Periodic Reporting for period 2 - GLiDAR (Green LiDAR)
Okres sprawozdawczy: 2021-12-01 do 2023-12-31
The EIC Accelerator project “Green LiDAR” (GLiDAR) enabled the development of a very unique 3D Multispectral perception solution. Based on the first worldwide 3D Multispectral LiDAR, it allows human and machines to perceive their environment in 3D, day and night, at high resolution, at distances of up to 300m and in with 4 colors in the Short Wave Infrared band (SWIR)). In the areas of Agriculture, Mining/Construction, Airports, Automated vehicles, the spectral power of this solution reveals in 3D at long distances the chemical composition of elements, for natural resources usage optimization and carbon footprint reduction.
This lidar technology is based on a proprietary laser technology.
In addition to common LiDAR features (3D mapping, volume measurement), the spectral power helps human and machine to recognize objects based on their reflectance in 4 sub-band of the SWIR band, corresponding to the fingerprint of their chemical composition. With adequate software it can sort out metal, different plastics, wood versus stone, living wood/dead wood, different kinds of stones….
It monitors at distance water content and soil moisture level measurement was demonstrated in GLiDAR, opening the door to a better irrigation water management in agriculture by monitoring automatically at distance the moisture of soils. It was shown that up to 30% of water could be saved in orchards irrigation for example with a proper way to monitor water reserve of soils/ needs of trees.
At the difference of Multispectral cameras, the solution is based on a laser illuminating actively the scene. Spectral measurements (absolute reflectivity) can be done in any light conditions at long distance without any other calibration than the one made at the factory. In addition the GLiDAR Multispectral LiDAR is very low noise and is able to make very high resolution 3D maps in a few seconds.
The GLiDAR project started within the company Outsight, and was then transferred to IRIDESENSE which took over the Multispectral LiDAR solution and corresponding IP. IRIDESENSE is a French fast growing startup which is bringing the 3D Multispectral solution to the market thanks to partnerships and tests with various customers.
With its unique technology, the target of IRIDESENSE is to become a market leader for machines (heavy duty) and drone LiDAR based applications, by providing its unique spectral power of matter analysis in addition to the usual features of LiDARs (3D, distance, volume, obstacle detection).
This lidar technology is based on a proprietary laser technology.
In addition to common LiDAR features (3D mapping, volume measurement), the spectral power helps human and machine to recognize objects based on their reflectance in 4 sub-band of the SWIR band, corresponding to the fingerprint of their chemical composition. With adequate software it can sort out metal, different plastics, wood versus stone, living wood/dead wood, different kinds of stones….
It monitors at distance water content and soil moisture level measurement was demonstrated in GLiDAR, opening the door to a better irrigation water management in agriculture by monitoring automatically at distance the moisture of soils. It was shown that up to 30% of water could be saved in orchards irrigation for example with a proper way to monitor water reserve of soils/ needs of trees.
At the difference of Multispectral cameras, the solution is based on a laser illuminating actively the scene. Spectral measurements (absolute reflectivity) can be done in any light conditions at long distance without any other calibration than the one made at the factory. In addition the GLiDAR Multispectral LiDAR is very low noise and is able to make very high resolution 3D maps in a few seconds.
The GLiDAR project started within the company Outsight, and was then transferred to IRIDESENSE which took over the Multispectral LiDAR solution and corresponding IP. IRIDESENSE is a French fast growing startup which is bringing the 3D Multispectral solution to the market thanks to partnerships and tests with various customers.
With its unique technology, the target of IRIDESENSE is to become a market leader for machines (heavy duty) and drone LiDAR based applications, by providing its unique spectral power of matter analysis in addition to the usual features of LiDARs (3D, distance, volume, obstacle detection).
The main objectives of the GLiDAR project were to bring key 3D Multispectral LiDAR building blocks from TRL6 to 8 for each component to enable the further commercialization of an integrated product, thanks to specific developments entirely done in-house and to build up the integrated LiDAR in a manufacturable product compatible with the harsh environments.
These objectives are reached : 2 versions of Multispectral LiDARs were designed, developed and manufactured taking into account harsh thermal and vibrational environments. Laser and LiDAR robustness against temperature variations was greatly improved during the project. Two versions of Multispectral LiDARs were developed and robustified in GLiDAR. The first version gets a 90°x50° maximum Field of View and is able to make spectral analysis at distance up to 120m. The second version is 360°x 30° Field of View and is able to make spectral analysis at distance up to 200m.
In addition calibration and test methods and tools were developed. They were also used to qualify the quality of the building blocks and performances of the LiDAR which are at the expected level. Embedded firmware and 3D reconstruction software (version 1) and User Interface are available.
The first version of the LiDAR was customer tested for airport tarmac monitoring, drones and train. It monitors at distance water content and soil moisture level measurement was demonstrated in GLiDAR. Partnerships were signed and much more tests are coming, especially in the agriculture/ecosystem monitoring and mining/construction.
These objectives are reached : 2 versions of Multispectral LiDARs were designed, developed and manufactured taking into account harsh thermal and vibrational environments. Laser and LiDAR robustness against temperature variations was greatly improved during the project. Two versions of Multispectral LiDARs were developed and robustified in GLiDAR. The first version gets a 90°x50° maximum Field of View and is able to make spectral analysis at distance up to 120m. The second version is 360°x 30° Field of View and is able to make spectral analysis at distance up to 200m.
In addition calibration and test methods and tools were developed. They were also used to qualify the quality of the building blocks and performances of the LiDAR which are at the expected level. Embedded firmware and 3D reconstruction software (version 1) and User Interface are available.
The first version of the LiDAR was customer tested for airport tarmac monitoring, drones and train. It monitors at distance water content and soil moisture level measurement was demonstrated in GLiDAR. Partnerships were signed and much more tests are coming, especially in the agriculture/ecosystem monitoring and mining/construction.
GLIDAR Project opens the door to a better irrigation water management in agriculture by monitoring automatically at distance the moisture of soils. It was shown that up to 30% of water could be saved in orchards irrigation for example with a proper way to monitor water reserve of soils/ needs of trees.