LiDAR Mount Solution (December 2023 - March 2024)

Purpose

RANCS Research Group is focused on the development of Cooperative Driving Automation. The Ford Mustang Mach-E, one of the cars of interest, had a collision issue with the LiDAR. The sensor needed to be raised by at least 30 cm.

CAD model and finished product.

Design

With a budget of $200, and a sensor valued at over $10,000, the design had to be extremely reliable, resistant to vibrations and drag forces. In order to maximize the TRL (Technology Readiness Level), many off-the-shelf parts were used. 1010 aluminum extrusions were linked through pins and fixed supports. All parts were outsourced from McMaster.

Fully assembled mount.

Lateral view.

LiDAR data.

Testing

The mounting solution was successfully tested at SunTrax.