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NDTV
27-05-2025
- Automotive
- NDTV
Can A Car's LiDAR Sensor Damage Your Phone Camera? Viral Video Sparks Debate
A video going viral on social media claims that pointing the phone camera directly at a car's LiDAR sensor could be an expensive affair. In the 18-second clip, the OP can be seen filming the Volvo EX90 electric SUV, which comes with LiDAR technology to make the driving experience smoother and safer. As the camera zooms into the LiDAR sensor, it is immediately peppered by a galaxy of colourful dots which form over the exact spot that flashing light from the sensor hits. LiDAR, short for light detection and ranging, is the eye of modern autonomous systems. The technology uses infrared light waves to collect information about the car's surroundings and identify the distance to objects and certain aspects of their movement or appearance. While some claimed that the video was edited, subject experts revealed that smartphone cameras can indeed be damaged when they are pointed straight at the LiDAR sensor. "Yeah, this is a real thing. As a professional videographer, it has happened to colleagues of mine," said one social media user, while another added: "People freaking out with microwave oven while they are totally fine with car Lidar which beams out high energy high frequency laser." A third commented: "So that means we probably shouldn't be looking at the car lasers with our face-eyes either, right?" Filming this car's LiDAR system breaks the phone camera — Massimo (@Rainmaker1973) May 15, 2025 Volvo warns Even Volvo, on its website, has issued an official warning, reminding people not to point their cameras or any other device at the sensor. "Do not point a camera directly at the lidar. The lidar, being a laser-based system, uses infrared light waves that may cause damage to certain camera devices. This can include smartphones or phones equipped with a camera," read the statement. Though it is not advisable to look directly into LiDAR sensors, Volvo uses 1665-nanometer lasers, which is believed to be harmless as the light cannot reach the retina at that wavelength. While Volvo uses LiDAR for its autonomous vehicles, Elon Musk's Tesla relies on a combination of cameras for navigation. The billionaire famously called LiDAR a 'crutch' for autonomous vehicles, claiming that they were expensive and not needed for the self-driving technology.
Time of India
26-04-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
'MS Dhoni is already thinking about ... ': CSK veteran drops bombshell
NEW DELHI: After Chennai Super Kings' (CSK) disappointing run in IPL 2025 continued with a five-wicket loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), former India batter said that the five-time champions would now become highly attentive about evolving with the modern style of T20 cricket. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Despite making several changes to their playing XI at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, CSK's search for a victory remained unsuccessful, leaving them stuck at the bottom of the points table in tenth place. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! "I know it's the lowest of lows, but it's also a great learning for CSK. If you rest on your laurels and don't keep an eye on the future, this is what can happen. From here on, they'll be very, very vigilant about evolving with the game. Even has acknowledged that the game has moved on, and I'm sure he's already thinking about building a team for next year," Rayudu said on JioStar. 'We've seen some shining lights in the batting line-up, particularly Brevis and Mhatre — those are real positives. Sometimes, it takes a season like this to ground a team and remind them that the game is always bigger than us. You have to stick to the basics and stay humble," he added. Sachin Tendulkar at 52: Power, Pride, and a Nation's Pulse The only bright spots for CSK were Ayush Mhatre's 30 and Dewald Brevis' 42 on debut for the franchise. Rayudu also spoke about CSK's continuous struggles with the bat this season. "I don't think there's confusion in shot selection — if anything, there aren't enough shots being played. The batters are taking more time than they should." Poll Should CSK make major changes to their squad for next season? Unsure, need to see their performance Only a few changes are necessary No, they should retain most players Yes, a complete overhaul is needed He further commented on the changes made by the franchise: "The change in personnel was needed, and what we're seeing now is more of a trial run for next season. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now I don't think CSK can carry forward most of their current squad — at best, seven or eight players might be retained," Rayudu said. Looking ahead to Saturday's IPL 2025 clash, Shreyas Iyer will lead Punjab Kings against his former side Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens. PBKS had earlier defeated KKR by defending 111 in New Chandigarh. "He'll carry great memories of the ground and of KKR, having won the IPL with them last season. There'll be a bit of fire in the belly — he wasn't retained, and now he's captaining Punjab. I think he'll be focused and motivated. Punjab looks the stronger side this season, and I see them as serious contenders for the playoffs," Rayudu concluded.
