Podcast: Seeing Clearly with LiDAR Glass

As sensing systems move into tougher environments, material choice matters more than ever.

LiDAR is widely known as one of the key sensing technologies behind autonomous vehicles, but its applications stretch far beyond the road. From mapping hidden ruins beneath forest canopies to creating digital twins of bridges and buildings, LiDAR depends on laser light to measure distance and build a three-dimensional picture of the world around it.

In this episode of ASME TechCast, SCHOTT’s Tina Gallo returns to discuss the glass materials inside LiDAR systems and why material selection can make such a difference in performance. We take a look at how borosilicate glass helps protect sensors from road debris, temperature swings, scratches, and other real-world challenges while maintaining the optical transmission needed for accurate results.