The FLIR camera
identifies terrain, objects, and even items like
water as the vehicle autonomously travels from one waypoint to another.
This camera
works adequately in daylight and much better at night. Useful
for finding objects producing heat elements. Camera
range is 150 feet.
Spirit uses FLIR to identify specific
objects during autonomous driving.
FLIR:
F(orward)
L(ooking) I(nfra)R(ed)
Wheel Heat
Spirit can see the heat from a stuck competitor's wheel.
Objects
FLIR cameras find and identify different types of objects.
Engine Heat
Team can monitor Spirit's and other team's engine heat.