Many of the most modern cars are equipped with LiDAR scanners, which help drivers better estimate distances or map the terrain. For motorists, these are invaluable assistants. But for mobile phone owners, this is a big risk. Few people know that LiDAR can literally blow up your mobile phone camera.
Recently, there was a report that the LiDAR located above the windshield of a new electric Volvo EX90 SUV is a direct danger to mobile phones. It emits laser beams that cannot be detected by the eye, which do not harm them, but can damage cameras, camcorders and smartphone lenses. One enthusiast who wanted to film the lidar was convinced of this, so he pointed his mobile phone camera directly at it. Soon, strange colored dots began to appear on his display, indicating damage to the sensor. The car manufacturer itself warns on its website that it is not advisable to point a camera at LiDAR at close range.
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But many people are unaware of this risk. That's why experts repeatedly warn that it's really not a good idea to film or photograph a laser lidar up close. Interestingly, if you use a wide-angle lens, there shouldn't be any damage, as the same types of cameras are used for reversing cars. But you'd better not test it.
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Classic lasers also affect mobile phone cameras in exactly the same way. So if you go to a laser show and want to film it, for example, you are taking a lot of risk. According to the story on Reddit he even "fired" Galaxy S24 Ultra. The non-profit organization International Laser Display Association even warned users some time ago that lenses, and especially lenses, are incredibly sensitive to lasers. Even more sensitive than the eyes. One direct hit is enough and it's over.
