Justin

The website “Luminar Iris” from Autonomoustuff (N.D) showcases the Luminar Technologies IRIS Lidar sensor. The Lidar sensor allows an autonomous vehicle to “see” around them, in 3D images, in any weather condition (Ohnsman, 2021). The main features of the sensor include long-range, high image resolution that allows the sensor to detect small objects, such as wires, from a distance, with consistent performance even in inclement weather (Autonomoustuff, n.d.). The specifications include its 600m maximum range, a 120-degree field of view, more than 300 points per square degree of camera-like resolution, configurable scan settings, and an IP69k dust and water resistance rating (Autonomoustuff, n.d.). The IRIS Lidar sensor by Luminar Technologies also boasts a high degree of safety, such that Mercedes Benz, an automotive company known for its focus on safety, signed a multi-billion dollar deal with Luminar Technologies to use the IRIS Lidar sensors in their future autonomous vehicles (Optic...

T he website “Luminar Iris” from Autonomoustuff (N.D) showcases the Luminar Technologies IRIS Lidar sensor. The Lidar sensor allows an autonomous vehicle to “see” around them, in 3D images, in any weather condition. (Ohnsman, 2021) The main features of the sensor include long-range, high image resolution that allows the sensor to detect small objects, such as wires, from a distance, with consistent performance even in inclement weather. (Autonomoustuff, n.d.) The specifications include its 600m maximum range, a 120-degree field of view, more than 300 points per square degree of camera-like resolution, configurable scan settings, and an IP69k dust and water resistance rating. (Autonomoustuff, n.d.) The IRIS Lidar sensor by Luminar Technologies also boasts a high degree of safety as Mercedes Benz, an automotive company known for its focus on safety, has just signed a multi-billion dollar deal with Luminar Technologies to use the IRIS Lidar sensors in their future autonomous vehicles. (Op...

The team consists of Austin and Justin. Team saw posts of autonomous vehicles on social media. The team used ChatGPT to find out components of autonomous vehicles. The team use Google search engine to search components of autonomous vehicles. Team decided to focus on perceptions and sensor technology in autonomous vehicles. Team used Google Scholar and found research on Lidar sensors. Team found articles on the use of Lidar sensors on autonomous vehicles. Team decided to focus on Lidar sensors. Team used ChatGPT to find leading lidar sensor research and manufacturing companies. Team used Google search engine to find leading lidar sensor research and manufacturing companies. Team found technical report for Luminar Iris Lidar sensors, on the Luminar website. Team decided to focus on the Luminar Iris Lidar sensors.

 

Subject: Self Introduction Dear Professor Blackstone, I am writing to introduce myself. I am Justin, a year one mechanical engineering student attending your critical thinking and communicating module. I graduated from Nanyang Polytechnic in 2021 with a Diploma in Robotics and Mechatronics. I have been interested in engineering since I was young, from building Legos to plastic model kits to robotic kits, where you can put together simple robots capable of walking and jumping. I was ecstatic when I was allowed to work on my own bipedal mechanical walking robot for my final year project in poly, using AutoCAD design and coding. Working on this robot allowed me to hone my engineering skills while keeping an open mind when I run into problems, forcing me to look at the big picture and continue on from there. The ability to design and turn it into reality makes engineering gratifying for me, and I see challenges as a way to improve my skills in the field. I believe my communication skills a...