Experts claimed that LiDAR could damage the eyes of its users. Previously, Apple confirmed that its latest iPhone 12 flagships offer this feature to enhance its camera quality.
On the other hand, some types of LiDAR are safe to use. These kinds are those that have a frequency of 1,500 nanometers. Experts explained that this gap makes it hard for LiDAR to penetrate the human eyes. Why? Because eyes are usually opaque to those frequencies. Although these LiDAR models could still damage your eyes, they could not cause blindness.
Things about LiDAR that are not true
Right now, this claim is still a speculation. But, it is still a good decision to be extra careful when using your iPhone 12's LiDAR feature. Here are other beliefs about LiDAR that are considered myths, as reported by Electronic Design;
- LiDAR is expensive
- Solid-state LiDAR is the best approach because it has no moving parts.
- LiDAR can't work in poor weather conditions.
- LiDAR must operate infrared wavelengths.
- LiDAR can only be used for automobiles.
- Flash LiDAR is the best LiDAR for imaging.
- LiDAR is a very high-tech solution.
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Written by: Giuliano de Leon
