
LidarView
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| Fact | LidarView | Open3D |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1998 | 2018 |
| Intended users | Kitware describes LidarView as customizable for sensor workflows and says it has worked with LiDAR manufacturers including Velodyne and Ouster. | The project describes use in published research projects and cloud deployments, and welcomes open-source contributions. |
| License | The documentation states that LidarView is open source under the Apache 2.0 license, which it describes as friendly to commercial use. | Open3D is released under the MIT license for research and commercial use with proper attribution. |
| Purpose | LidarView receives, records, visualizes, and processes 3D LiDAR data in real time. | Open3D is an open-source library for rapid development of software dealing with 3D data. |
| Support | Users can seek help through the ParaView and LidarView Discourse forum or file an issue in the LidarView Git repository. | Support channels include GitHub Issues, a usage forum, and Discord chat. |
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LidarView may suit teams working with supported LiDAR sensors, including users who need to visualize, process, or reconstruct 3D environments. Its customizable workflows may also interest sensor manufacturers and developers adapting the software.
Open3D suits developers and researchers building 3D data applications, including visualization and machine-learning workflows. It may also fit projects that need a standalone viewer or browser-based visualization.