Scientists just proved your cheap smartphone can now see around corners — and no, it’s not developing x-ray vision after too many software updates. Using off-the-shelf lidar that costs less than $100, researchers achieved something that used to need million-dollar lab equipment. Soon your phone might warn you about that car sneaking up from the side street before you even turn your head. The future is here, and it’s suspiciously affordable.
Seeing Around Corners Using Smartphone-Grade Lidar
