Blog posts by Florian Petit

Laptop Pointclouds Blickfeld Percept
Florian Petit
LiDAR applications
Niche technology LiDAR? Absolutely not! LiDAR solutions drive the digitization and optimization of industrial processes, leading to a profound transformation across various industries. In this blog post, we'll delve into the diverse range of LiDAR applications.
Photovoltaic panels installed in field against sundown sky on solar power station
Florian Petit
LiDAR applications
3D LiDAR sensors are revolutionizing the security of critical infrastructures such as power plants, solar parks and substations. Find out in this blog post how their integration into perimeter intrusion detection systems enables low false alarm rates and thus significantly improves security and energy supply.
Florian Petit
LiDAR applications
The issue of "overtourism" isn't limited to popular destinations like Venice or Barcelona. Coastal areas in Germany are also grappling with the influx of tourists. To address this, the marketing organization Die Nordsee GmbH has turned to Blickfeld LiDAR sensors to help manage visitor traffic along the North Sea coast.
waste bunker crane
Florian Petit
LiDAR applications
The population is growing, and so is the volume of waste. To be able to act sustainably, responsibly, and economically in the long run, waste management companies have to rely on digital solutions. This blog post describes the role LiDAR plays in this.
aircraft at airport
Florian Petit
LiDAR applications
Parked aircraft must be reliably protected from tampering - a task that security personnel can only accomplish with the support of technology. This article explains why LiDAR technology is particularly suitable for this and how perception software eliminates false alarms.
Volume-monitoring-pointcloud
Florian Petit
LiDAR applications
Until now, bulk material inventories have often been inaccurately measured or even estimated, leading to inefficiencies in the supply chain – a problem that can easily be solved with LiDAR technology!
Mountains snow skiing area chairlift
Florian Petit
LiDAR applications
LiDAR sensor technology has the potential to make a significant contribution to the digitalization and long-term competitiveness of tourist destinations. The use of technology can bring great added value, especially in the area of intelligent visitor management systems. In this blog post, you will find out what this could look ...
Delivery drone with LiDARs
Florian Petit
LiDAR applications
How can delivery drones with LiDAR help the logistics industry overcome challenges such as Last-Mile Delivery and ever-increasing delivery demands?
LiDAR security perimeter protection
Florian Petit
LiDAR applications
3D LiDAR-based security systems have greater reliability, reduced false alarms, and therefore higher levels of security. In this blog we outline several use cases and explain how they function.
volume-measurement-with-lidar
Florian Petit
LiDAR applications
This blog discusses why LiDAR is a perfect fit for volume monitoring in multiple industries and how it is helping change the world one application at a time.
Blickfeld Cube 1 LiDAR sensor mounted tripod
Florian Petit
The world of LiDAR technology
LiDAR technology has acted as a building block for many technologies and applications but has also been mired with several myths and false presumptions. As the second part of this blog series, we have rounded up more common myths about LiDAR and have debunked them.
Drone with Blickfeld LiDAR sensor Cube 1
Florian Petit
LiDAR applications
Capturing terrain aerially has many advantages and therefore offers exciting use cases in numerous industries. Robust and small LiDAR sensors enable the recording of terrain with centimeter accuracy and thus provide information about the conditions while cutting down costs and and man-hours.
Blickfeld Cube 1 LiDAR sensors
Florian Petit
The world of LiDAR technology
LiDAR technology has been a revelation for many sensor-based applications but has also been the focus of many myths and false presumptions. We have rounded up the most common myths and debunked them in this two-part blog series.
fence with barbed wire LiDAR protection
Florian Petit
LiDAR applications
LiDAR in security applications can act as a much-needed breakthrough for the outdated legacy systems. Learn how LiDAR operates in a security system, its typical applications, and what makes it stand out from other sensors.
Intersection pedestrian crossing infrastructure with LiDARs detecing people
Florian Petit
LiDAR applications
Congestion is a major problem in cities worldwide - integrating LiDAR sensors into the infrastructure can optimize traffic flow with the help of precise 3D data.
Laptop percept software zone configuration
Florian Petit
The world of LiDAR technology
LiDAR is the latest buzzword in the world of autonomous vehicles, but how exactly does the technology work? How many types are there? Why use LiDAR sensor instead of any other tech?
Drone with LiDAR sensor agricultural application
Florian Petit
LiDAR applications
LiDAR can help agriculture increase yields and use land more efficiently through detailled monitoring. The technology is thus preparing the agricultural sector for the future.
Terrain top view stock image
Florian Petit
The world of LiDAR technology
Lidar technology emerged already in the 60s and has evolved from application in aeronautics and aerospace to areas of environment detection such as autonomous driving today.
Blickfeld Cube 1 LiDAR sensor tripod
Florian Petit
The world of LiDAR technology
LiDARs have struggled with problems such as performance, robustness and scalability. Blickfeld’s technology ensures mass market readiness for LiDARs.
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