Ouster drone test adds 11.1 percent more data points with dual-return mode

Ouster drone test adds 11.1 percent more data points with dual-return mode
Ouster dual-return lidar test

Ouster reported that its OS1 Max sensor in dual-return mode added 11.1 percent more data points during a drone flight over the Dogpatch substation in San Francisco. Second returns, which are captured when a laser pulse partially clips an object and continues to a further surface, contributed about 800,000 additional points to the scene.

The company demonstrated how dual-return capability can enhance data density in complex environments, potentially improving mapping accuracy for infrastructure inspections and other applications.

Ouster earlier showcased a live lidar-powered intersection safety demonstration in partnership with Gangneung City at the ITS World Congress in South Korea, according to a prior report. The company has also achieved BABA compliance for its BlueCity lidar traffic system, which facilitates procurement for U.S. federal transportation projects, as detailed here. Both developments reflect Ouster’s focus on expanding lidar applications across public infrastructure and transportation sectors.

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