SUMMARY
Ouster's REV8 Color LiDAR chip is now being delivered, capturing color and depth data simultaneously without a traditional pixel grid. This technology, initially aimed at robotics and self-driving systems, collects 'point clouds' instead of flat images. While still early-stage, its ability to merge spatial and image data could significantly impact photography, potentially supplanting CMOS sensors in the future.
TAKEAWAYS
Ouster's REV8 Color LiDAR chip captures color and depth in a single pass.
It generates 'point clouds' rather than traditional pixel grids.
The technology is initially developed for robotics and autonomous systems.
This could lead to a revolution in imaging, potentially replacing CMOS sensors.