Zycraft USV PL today announced that it has successfully tested the use of a Hesai Technology 128 channels LiDAR sensor for the purpose of counter piracy operations at sea. Unlike other sensors, the LIDAR uses laser beams of light to detect objects.
With the LIDAR, very small objects like a rope on the water can be detected even under difficult weather conditions. The LIDAR system tested can see beyond 250 meters and provide 360 degree all round coverage. Against typical piracy boats of size 8 m...