Light Curtain

"Light curtain" refers to a range of technologies using projected light to sense and monitor environments, with applications spanning robotics, physics, and even wildlife observation. Current research focuses on improving the accuracy, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness of these systems, particularly through the development of programmable light curtains and algorithms for optimal sensor placement and data interpretation. These advancements are driving progress in areas such as safe human-robot collaboration, efficient data analysis for particle physics experiments, and improved 3D object detection in challenging environments. The resulting improvements in sensing and data processing have significant implications for various fields, enhancing safety, efficiency, and the accuracy of data analysis.