Sonair, a Norwegian robotics sensor company, has introduced an ADAR ultrasonic sensor that creates a three‑dimensional view of a robot’s surroundings using high‑frequency sound. The technology is positioned as a cheaper, more comprehensive alternative to LIDAR and is designed to work alongside cameras and other sensors. Demand is rising from both robotics manufacturers and industrial safety applications. The firm recently secured a $6 million funding round that included Scale Capital, Investinor and ProVenture, and its CEO Knut Sandven says the goal is to see the sensors in all robots.
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