5 Things to Know About LiDAR vs Camera SLAM in the Dark
- LiDAR SLAM uses a spinning laser to map rooms and works perfectly in total darkness.
- Camera SLAM relies on visible light and fails or becomes unreliable in low-light conditions.
- Both systems use the same underlying simultaneous localization and mapping technology, differing only in how they sense the environment.
- LiDAR is the better choice for robots that operate at night, in basements, or in unlit rooms.
- Camera SLAM is cheaper but requires consistent lighting to function properly.