System for 3D mapping using affordable LIDAR

Abstract

In this paper a new system for 3D (three-dimensional) mapping using affordable LIDAR (light detection and ranging) is presented. The implementation of LIDAR technology-based approach enables obtaining a point cloud as a representation of indoor surrounding. In recent years with the help of LIDAR this kind of sensing has found numerous applications across various industries. Here, a cloud of points is generated during room scanning using Arduino platform based rotating system. The obtained results are promising, and the proposed solution can find its practical application in different fields. Moreover, it can provide many possibilities for future experiments with surrounding mappings, image matching, autonomous driving, obstacle observation, collision avoidance, material type detection such as transparent ones.