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Super Lidar - Lidar for Blind

iOS and iPadOS App Directory by Snorlax on Saturday, January 23, 2021
… Super Lidar helps the blind and visually impaired users to locate … their surroundings’ layout. With the power of AI and the Lidar sensors, Super Lidar parses the depth of the physical space you are in and …

Lidar, is it worth it?

Forum Topic by DPinWI on Friday, July 2, 2021
… iPhone 11, to a 12 Pro. Do any of the Pro users find that Lidar is a valuable asset? Further complicating my decision … 12 Pro, and my 11 is 256GB. I like the extra space, but if Lidar is a big deal, I may be swayed. … It would likely … have yet to find a meaningful or productive use for its lIDAR scanner. People Detection is a great concept, but not a …

Super LIDAR

Forum Topic by Gabriele Battaglia on Friday, January 15, 2021
… remarkable, in which they talked about an App called Super LIDAR. You may find the show here: … father, :) supersense.app So, I searched for the Super LIDAR within the App store and I've got no result. This may … from the App Store https://apps.apple.com/us/app/super-lidar-lidar-for-blind/id1543706309 … Hey Gabriel, Super Lidar …

Super Lidar is now available on iOS App Store!

Forum Topic by Unregistered User on Tuesday, January 26, 2021
… and visually impaired users detect distance utilizing lidar camera. Finally, our new app Super Lidar is ready for the public eye. Super Lidar is a lidar (Light Detection and Ranging) based …

How using Lidar senzor iPhone Pro?

Forum Topic by Karel Giebisch on Monday, December 25, 2023
… Hi guys, I received new iPhone, where is Lidar senzor available. iPhone 15 Pro. Let me ask, how can I using Lidar senzorlike VoiceOver users? Thanks a lot for reply. Karel … To use LiDAR scanner with VoiceOver, perform a 4-Finger Triple-Tap …

How useful is the LIDAR sensor?

Forum Topic by Stoo on Wednesday, September 15, 2021
… to one of the new 13 models. Wondering how useful the LIDAR sensor is to someone without any sight, as it will help … mini over the 12 Pro that I chose in part because of its LiDAR Scanner. Over the past year I have probably used it … recommend choosing an iPhone simply because it has a LiDAR Scanner. But, if it comes on Apple Glass, that's when …

use of the lidar sensor in iPhone Pro model

Forum Topic by Sanjana the Computer girl on Saturday, March 29, 2025
… purchasing an iPhone Pro model, but my main reason is the LiDAR sensor. I have heard that it can enhance accessibility … scenarios. My Questions: 1. **How effective is the LiDAR sensor for blind individuals?** 2. **Are there specific applications that utilize LiDAR for accessibility?** 3. **Can it truly help in walking …

iOS 17: point and speak lidar review?

Forum Topic by Josh Kennedy on Wednesday, July 19, 2023
… anyone done a review of the point and speak feature with lidar yet? if so, how good does it work with voiceover? … …

What'sOverThere : new iPad app using LiDAR scanner

Forum Topic by TachibanaKaoru on Monday, June 8, 2020
… you what is there and the distance to the object. It uses LiDAR scanner, so the distance is very accurate. … a new iPad Pro 11 inch now. (I hope that next iPhone has a LiDAR scanner!) It can only tell the object in 2~3 meters away If you have a new iPad Pro 11 inch with LiDAR scanner, please try it. (I tried to make a …

Could LIDAR on the new iPhone 12 Pro camera be a game changer for blind users?

Forum Topic by Stoo on Tuesday, October 13, 2020
… 12 range, the iPhone 12 Pro models are set to include LIDAR. This is a function that detects light reflected off … Imagine a submarines sonar system, my impression is that LIDAR is much the same, just with light, instead of sound … working on the 2020 iPad Pro when it came out. Including LIDAR in iPhone saves from having to use external hardware. …

Exploring LiDAR with Super LiDAR and Seeing AI on iOS

Podcast by AppleVis on Monday, January 25, 2021
… podcast Thomas Domville will be diving into the world of LiDAR. Where he will discuss and observe in his observation with a walkthrough of the Super LiDAR - LiDAR for Blind and the Microsoft Seeing AI (World Channel). …

Apple Adding Customizable People Detection Capability to LiDAR-Equipped iPhones and iPad Pro with Upcoming Releases of iOS 14.2 and iPadOS 14.2

Blog Post by AppleVis on Friday, October 30, 2020
… a new People Detection feature to its Magnifier app on liDAR-equipped devices that will enable blind and low vision … Apple is delivering the first example of how the LiDAR Scanner's ability to quickly and accurately scan and … Detection is a taste of the potential value that the LiDAR Scanner and the other features of iOS and iPadOS can …

Answer to questions in comments of Stoo's article on new iPhone LIDAR and SEAR-RL

Forum Topic by Staque on Wednesday, October 14, 2020
… ](https://www.applevis.com/forum/hardware-accessories/could-lidar-new-iphone-12-pro-camera-be-game-changer-blind-users) …

Introducing Obstacle Detector App - Travel tools for the blind, obstacle distance detection

Forum Topic by Darkce on Wednesday, November 8, 2023
… ensuring a safer and more confident travel experience. The LIDAR scanner sensor on the iPhone is used for distance … Supported Devices: All Apple devices that support LiDAR scanners or feature Face ID App Store: … with a description and App Store link only? … I don't have lidar but I'd like to know if actual blind people are using …

iPhone 14 speculation?

Forum Topic by Josh Kennedy on Friday, February 25, 2022
… Also I wonder if all iPhone14 models will come with lidar? … Rumors that the mini will be discontinued have been … the range with a lower price ‘Max’ will be correct. As for LiDAR, there were rumors last year that it would be in all of …

Obstacle Detector - For Blind

iOS and iPadOS App Directory by Snorlax on Wednesday, November 8, 2023
… uses the latest technology to measure distance through the LiDAR scanner and TrueDepth camera equipped on the iPhone. It … of view Supported Devices: All Apple devices that support LiDAR scanners or feature Face ID Contact Us: Email: … limited but is not turned on by default. As with any LiDAR usage, battery drain is a concern, but the app provides …

Thoughts on the iPhone 12 pro max from an accessibility perspective?

Forum Topic by KE8UPE on Saturday, January 2, 2021
… I'm eligible for an upgrade. Having heard a few demos of Lidar, the fact that I'd also like a bigger screen, & more … feedback! … Not a whole lot of surprises. You'll have the lidar sensor which can tell you how tall a person is, so … 2 layers of glass, rather than just 1? Also, where is lidar? Is it part of the camera, or is it a separate app? … I …

upgrading to a new iPhone any advice?

Forum Topic by tyler chambliss on Wednesday, February 9, 2022
… Has there been anything that takes advantage of the lidar sensor yet? … Well the photo discription when you point …

Apple Announces New iPad Pro With A12Z Bionic Chip, Trackpad Support, Dual Camera, Augmented Reality Scanner, and Magic Keyboard Accessory

Blog Post by AppleVis on Wednesday, March 18, 2020
… by the A12Z Bionic chip and featuring a new dual-camera, a LiDAR scanner for Augmented Reality, and trackpad support. … .apple.com/newsroom/2020/03/apple-unveils-new-ipad-pro-with-lidar-scanner-and-trackpad-support-in-ipados/), , the new … back camera of the previous generation iPad Pro. The LiDAR Scanner on the new iPad Pro is used for depth sensing …

Moving on from My Mini: Deciding Which new iPhone to Get

Blog Post by mehgcap on Wednesday, September 11, 2024
… factors do I need to consider as a blind person? What's LiDAR, and should I care? Exactly what do the different … lot of time between charges regardless. ###Cameras and LiDAR My use of cameras is mostly for OCR, images that AI … I'd get even better results with an OIS-equipped phone. LiDAR is an interesting wrinkle in this decision. …

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