The LiDAR sensor on your iPhone could soon let you see around corners
MIT Media Lab researchers have discovered a new application for the LiDAR sensor in iPhones and iPads. This technology allows users to detect and track objects beyond the camera's field of view, effectively enabling the ability to see around corners. This advancement in non-line-of-sight imaging could have significant real-world applications, moving beyond previous lab-based demonstrations that relied on expensive equipment.
- ▪Researchers at MIT Media Lab have found a new use for the LiDAR sensor in iPhones and iPads.
- ▪The technology enables detection and tracking of objects outside the camera's field of view.
- ▪This advancement in non-line-of-sight imaging could lead to practical applications in various fields.
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Researchers at MIT Media Lab have found a genuinely jaw-dropping use for the LiDAR sensor sitting inside your iPhone and iPad Pro. It can detect and track objects that are completely outside the camera’s field of view. Yes, that means seeing around corners. This kind of imaging, called non-line-of-sight (NLOS) imaging, is not a new concept. But past demonstrations relied on powerful, expensive lab-grade lasers with little application in the real world. Recommended Videos (function(){let containerEl=document.getElementById('dt-cnx-container-6a11d08bc008a');const deletePlayer=()=>{if(containerEl){containerEl.remove();containerEl=null}};if(!window.DT_RELATED_PLAYER_PROVIDER){deletePlayer();return} const iasAnId=decodeURIComponent('927851');if(!window.dtCNXReady){const loadIAS=()=>{return new…
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