SMRTR Science & EngineeringJun 8, 2026Interesting Engineering

Robots move beyond mapped worlds with advanced lidar sensing

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Ouster and FieldAI have partnered to help robots operate in unfamiliar environments without pre-built maps or special infrastructure. By combining Ouster's Rev8 color lidar sensors with FieldAI's AI platform, robots can navigate construction sites, mines, and other hazardous locations independently, improving safety and expanding automation into challenging industrial settings.

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