On April 9th, it was reported that a netizen's smartphone camera was burnt out by the roof-mounted LiDAR of a new energy vehicle while filming.
This incident has sparked heated discussion among netizens, with some sharing similar experiences. Due to the damage being considered as human-caused, after-sales services are reportedly not offering free repairs.
In response, netizens have expressed their opinions. Some believe, "Most people have not encountered car models equipped with lidar and are unaware of its potential harm to cameras. Car manufacturers should take responsibility for this."
"They promote lidar for advanced driving features but fail to educate users about potential damage to phone cameras. Regulations should be introduced to address such behavior."
However, others argue, "Although lidar can damage cameras upon direct exposure, it's a compliant industrial product. Car manufacturers are neither obligated nor capable of mitigating camera damage. They can only remind users not to directly expose cameras to lidar."
Regarding this issue, what are your thoughts?
It is reported that automotive lidar is a sensor for advanced driving systems, providing precise detection of distances and object depths ahead on the road.
The emitted light is highly concentrated with high energy output from a single point, capable of rapidly heating sensitive surfaces and causing damage, posing a significant threat to camera CMOS sensors.
However, most automotive lidar units are mounted on roof-mounted mast-like structures. As long as one does not intentionally approach to capture them, there is little concern about damaging phones.
Furthermore, the emission power of lidar has negligible effects on the eyes and skin, thus there is no need for excessive concern about human harm.
