Comparison of 3D Sensing Devices

This paper compares two 3D sensing devices – a stereo camera and a Lidar. Both devices offer different modes, which perform differently, and have strengths and weaknesses. We have conducted a series of tests to assess the usability of these devices in our future research. The first round of tests fo...

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Main Authors: Urblík L’ubomír, Blizman Jakub, Kajáti Erik, Papcun Peter
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Language:English
Published: Sciendo 2025-06-01
Series:Acta Electrotechnica et Informatica
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.2478/aei-2025-0007
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description This paper compares two 3D sensing devices – a stereo camera and a Lidar. Both devices offer different modes, which perform differently, and have strengths and weaknesses. We have conducted a series of tests to assess the usability of these devices in our future research. The first round of tests focused on the interior performance and compared the various modes available. The tests were performed in good and bad conditions, showing best and worst-case scenarios. The second test round was performed outside with natural sunlight and more distant objects. The stereo camera was very susceptible to changes in light intensity and performed worse in the interior tests, but better in the exterior tests. The Lidar struggled with dark surfaces at closer ranges and during the exterior testing due to objects outside its range.
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spelling doaj-art-c92ce941a8d746e5bbc4ff24e1ceeae62025-08-20T03:09:58ZengSciendoActa Electrotechnica et Informatica1338-39572025-06-01252152010.2478/aei-2025-0007Comparison of 3D Sensing DevicesUrblík L’ubomír0Blizman Jakub1Kajáti Erik2Papcun Peter31Department of Cybernetics and Artificial Intelligence, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Informatics, Technical University of Košice, Letná 9, 042 00Košice, Slovak Republic, Tel. +421 55 602 25691Department of Cybernetics and Artificial Intelligence, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Informatics, Technical University of Košice, Letná 9, 042 00Košice, Slovak Republic, Tel. +421 55 602 25691Department of Cybernetics and Artificial Intelligence, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Informatics, Technical University of Košice, Letná 9, 042 00Košice, Slovak Republic, Tel. +421 55 602 25691Department of Cybernetics and Artificial Intelligence, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Informatics, Technical University of Košice, Letná 9, 042 00Košice, Slovak Republic, Tel. +421 55 602 2569This paper compares two 3D sensing devices – a stereo camera and a Lidar. Both devices offer different modes, which perform differently, and have strengths and weaknesses. We have conducted a series of tests to assess the usability of these devices in our future research. The first round of tests focused on the interior performance and compared the various modes available. The tests were performed in good and bad conditions, showing best and worst-case scenarios. The second test round was performed outside with natural sunlight and more distant objects. The stereo camera was very susceptible to changes in light intensity and performed worse in the interior tests, but better in the exterior tests. The Lidar struggled with dark surfaces at closer ranges and during the exterior testing due to objects outside its range.https://doi.org/10.2478/aei-2025-00073d sensingstereo cameralidardepth map
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stereo camera
lidar
depth map
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title_full Comparison of 3D Sensing Devices
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stereo camera
lidar
depth map
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