
Ouster Unveils Rev8 Lidar Sensors Combining Color Imaging and 3D Depth in One Device
Ouster announced a new Rev8 lineup of lidar sensors featuring 'native color lidar' technology that captures color imagery and 3D depth simultaneously on a single chip. CEO Angus Pacala called it the 'holy grail' for roboticists, claiming it can replace separate camera and lidar setups. The sensors use SPAD technology with 48-bit color and 116 dB dynamic range. The OS1 Max model can see 500 meters. Ouster has shipped samples to customers and is taking orders, entering a consolidating lidar market where Velodyne was acquired and Luminar went bankrupt.
