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LiDAR, which stands for Light Detection and Ranging, is a technology pervading many different industries. One of the biggest examples is driverless cars. LiDAR can help a vehicle understand and respond to the changing environment around it. An increasing number of car manufacturers are introducing LiDAR-based systems, such as Volvo's EX90 fully electric SUV, to help keep the vehicle a safe distance from other traffic and obstacles in the road ahead. Bathymetric surveys  The technology h...

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, was named the overall pioneer for its smart building management platform in the Smart Building Management Platforms competitive assessment, conducted by ABI Research, a global technology intelligence firm. Researchers assessed the Johnson Controls OpenBlue ecosystem of connected technologies and services, scoring it highest in implementation among nine other platform providers. The findings were reconfirmed...

The rise to prominence of smart cities should not go unnoticed. To the untrained eye, you might not realise just how connected your city is and how it’s helping your everyday life. From crossing the road to monitoring water levels, technology is allowing cities to think quicker and act smarter. Data-driven decisions A recent whitepaper by ABI Research has revealed that the total global cost-saving potential offered by smart cities stands at more than $5 trillion. This shows how technolog...