Explainer - What is LiDAR..??

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Commend | Opsys-Tech | Parksol | Flasheye

Our Solutions

Altos or Onlogic

Its all about computing power, calculations and the right device for the right requirement.

Where we can we try to utilise the Altos family of units with onboard firmware providing all the heavy lifting.

With its fixed length focal length, Altos provides the MOST rugged device operationally in the field of LiDAR solutions.

This means that we can connect as would a camera, with an IP POE connection.

We then output rationalised logic for platforms such as Milestone as RTP ONVIF M protocol.

Where the site does not have Milestone or an equivalent VMS, maybe something like HikVision HikCentral we will instead perform functions directly into the conveyor or access controlled area using MQTT with our MQTT Broker interface device

This obviously requires the LiDAR unit to have the correct depth of field for calculations to be made.

We move to more bespoke devices when this is not possible, and as such requires us to move to a more bespoke device, enter HESAI, and their range of 360 and fixed field LiDAR devices.

However sometime the device for the

Scope

Designing for Security and Performance

The following describes the advantages of a LiDAR sensor versus camera, radar and thermal systems for use in security and object tracking applications.

Lidar compared to CCTV Camera

Accurate 3D Mapping & Distance Measurement

Commend Control Desk systems provide a full overview of the entire system, enabling staff to take quick action in emergency situations. Even complex Intercom networks or video and control functions can be put at the operator’s fingertips easily and reliably, thanks to the highly user-friendly GUI.

- This allows exact distance calculation to every object in view, regardless of lighting or
- Camera systems only produce 2D
- While depth can be inferred via stereo vision or AI LiDAR emits laser pulses and measures the time it takes for them to bounce back, creating a precise 3D “point cloud” of the environment models, it’s less accurate and can be error-prone.

Works in Complete Darkness or Harsh Lighting

- LiDAR operates by sending its own light (laser) source—it doesn’t depend on external
- It’s fully operational in complete darkness, dusk, dawn, tunnels, or shadowed
- Camera performance declines sharply in low-light unless supplemented by artificial lighting, which adds cost and complexity.

Accurate 3D Mapping & Distance Measurement

LiDAR emits laser pulses and measures the time it takes for them to bounce back, creating a precise 3D “point cloud” of the environment.

This allows exact distance calculation to every object in view, regardless of lighting or
Camera systems only produce 2D While depth can be inferred via stereo vision or AI models, it’s less accurate and can be error-prone.

Works in Complete Darkness or Harsh Lighting

LiDAR operates by sending its own light (laser) source—it doesn’t depend on external
It’s fully operational in complete darkness, dusk, dawn, tunnels, or shadowed
Camera performance declines sharply in low-light unless supplemented by artificial lighting, which adds cost and complexity.

Privacy-Preserving

With Commend servers attached to your Control Room, unabridged communication possibilities exist, pushing your business forward with control, management and moment by moment oversight.

A great combination at the moment is Milestone xProtect where CCTV images can be combined with audio generated from any of our devices providing a Audio Sync across multiple cameras for control and review

LiDAR compared to Thermal camara

Reliable Intrusion Detection & Tracking

LiDAR can detect size, speed, and direction of movement in real time, which improves false positive rejection (e.g., animals vs. people).
Zoning is more precise: LiDAR can detect if someone is climbing over a fence or crawling under one—things camera analytics might miss.
Cameras can be deceived by occlusion, changes in lighting, or camouflaged

Robust in Adverse Weather and Conditions

LiDAR systems can penetrate fog, rain, dust, smoke, and even partial obstructions (like mesh fences).
Cameras can become nearly useless under such conditions, with blurred or obscured
Especially critical for outdoor perimeters, industrial sites, or wildfire

High Update Rate (Low Latency)

LiDAR sensors typically scan and update tens to hundreds of times per second, making them responsive to fast-moving intrusions.
This is essential for real-time threat detection and triggering alarms with minimal
Cameras can suffer from motion blur or low frame rates in challenging settings

Less Processing Power

LiDAR outputs a structured 3D point cloud with data that is depth-aware and noise-free. This requires a lot less processing power to detect and to track objects.
LiDAR can use edge-processing to minimize total cost of ownership
A camera system requires a high resolution RGB image with high framerate to track object which requires a lot more processing power to track and identify objects while having the risk of degrading performance in poor lighting condition.

Robust in Adverse Weather and Conditions

LiDAR systems can penetrate fog, rain, dust, smoke, and even partial obstructions (like mesh fences).
Cameras can become nearly useless under such conditions, with blurred or obscured
Especially critical for outdoor perimeters, industrial sites, or wildfire

High Update Rate (Low Latency)

LiDAR sensors typically scan and update tens to hundreds of times per second, making them responsive to fast-moving intrusions.
This is essential for real-time threat detection and triggering alarms with minimal
Cameras can suffer from motion blur or low frame rates in challenging settings

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Explainer - What is LiDAR..??

Sole African Partner

Our Solutions

Altos or Onlogic

Its all about computing power, calculations and the right device for the right requirement.

Scope

Designing for Security and Performance

The following describes the advantages of a LiDAR sensor versus camera, radar and thermal systems for use in security and object tracking applications.

Lidar compared to CCTV Camera

Accurate 3D Mapping & Distance Measurement

Works in Complete Darkness or Harsh Lighting

LiDAR compared to Thermal camara