Open Source Lidar

The idea of this project is the conceptual development of a modularized open source lidar system. The
possibility of realizing an open source lidar system should be evaluated by defining a modularized
framework with interface definitions. The goal of this modularized open lidar system is to have a
platform which can be used in academia and research tailored to the individual requirements of
different applications as well as a platform for commercial research and development of the
technology. Furthermore, the developed concept should be presented in an online platform where
everyone can contribute to the idea of open source development. The project is very close to research
projects and shall be carried out in cooperation with international partner institutes to cover their needs
and ideas, too. It includes a lot of “market analysis” and gathering of background information and is
planned to be only the starting point for the OPENLIDAR idea.