SONAIR TAKES A CUE FROM DOLPHINS TO BUILD AUTONOMOUS 3D VISION WITHOUT LIDAR

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Sonair has developed an ultrasound-based 3D computer vision technology for autonomous hardware. Aiming to replace lidar by offering a cost-effective and low-energy alternative, the system uses AI for object recognition and provides a 180-degree field of view. Sonair is initially targeting autonomous mobile robots. It recently raised $6.8 million to support technology aimed at enhancing robot perception.