Scenario
Application scenario
Shuttle vehicle and AGV/AMR obstacle avoidance must be designed across aisle geometry, mounting, field of view, control latency, and stopping distance. LiDAR provides distance; it does not complete a safety stop by itself.
Engineering problem
- Beams, cartons, and low obstacles may occupy different heights.
- Speed, payload, and floor conditions change the real stopping distance.
- Occlusion, dark targets, and strong light require validation in the real aisle.
Why LiDAR
A point LiDAR can provide continuous direct distance along the target direction for slowdown and stopping logic. A complete safety system still needs control, redundancy, and field validation.
Workflow
- Define the hazard zone, vehicle speed, control period, and stopping margin.
- Choose a mounting height and direction that covers targets without vehicle occlusion.
- Integrate distance and status into staged slowdown and stop logic.
- Test real targets, lighting, floors, and maximum payload and record the limits.