In use cases requiring three-dimensional environmental perception, such as navigation, object detection, or environmental monitoring, lidar is often the most suitable technology.
We have added Ouster to our technology portfolio, a respected manufacturer of digital lidar sensors for industrial automation, robotics, mobility, and smart infrastructure.
Sentech works technology-independently: the application determines which sensor best fits, and we select our technology partners based on quality, roadmap, and continuity. Ouster meets that standard.
When is lidar the right choice?
Lidar is relevant when accurate 3D data is needed in dynamic or complex environments. Consider AGVs and mobile robots that need to navigate safely, machine safety where objects at close range need to be reliably detected, or infrastructure monitoring where a complete spatial image is required.
Ouster's digital architecture is distinguished by a number of points that are practically relevant for engineers:
- High-resolution 3D imaging, useful for object detection and navigation, even at short distances.
- Robust performance in challenging conditions such as rain, dust, vibrations, or changing light conditions.
- Modular platform, the same sensors can be used in different applications without needing constant readjustments.
- Standardized interfaces and SDKs that help to quickly prototype or upgrade an existing machine.
This 3D point cloud is generated by a lidar and shows thousands of measurement points that together form a 3D image of the environment. This allows machines to recognize objects and navigate safely.
Our approach is not changing
Ouster expands our technological playing field. We always start with your application: what is the measurement challenge, what are the environmental requirements, and what is the best technological choice? Sometimes that's lidar. Sometimes radar, vision, or another sensor technology. We select and build the solution entirely in-house: from engineering and (custom) assembly to validation and supply chain management.
“Ouster builds lidar sensors that perform where it counts: in complex environments, over long periods, in diverse applications. This aligns with what our customers expect from us, and what we expect from our technology partners.”
Egbert Stellinga – Product Manager, Sentech
Curious if lidar fits your application?
Are you working on a machine or system where 3D environmental perception plays a role? Then we'd be happy to discuss with you whether Ouster is the right choice, how it integrates into your system, and what that means for your development path.
Feel free to contact us.
