Measurement accuracy and practical assessment of the lidar camera Intel RealSense L515

LiDAR technology is increasingly being used as an area-based 3D measurement method. In addition to high aspirations in terms of accuracy, speed and resolution, manufacturers of lidar cameras are competing to reduce size, weight and power consumption. As one of the most compact high-resolution systems, the IntelTM RealSenseTM L515 has undergone extensive testing according to VDI/VDE Guideline 2634. In addition, tests were conducted with glossy or partially transparent surfaces (acrylic glass, carbon fiber material and aluminum) as well as with human skin. The latter shows the applicability for human-machine interactions. Both laboratory conditions and the influence of natural light were used as environmental conditions. A comparison of the results is given by the IntelTM RealSenseTM D415 stereo camera system.