Lighting systems are incorporating advanced sensing technologies like LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) and Time-of-Flight (ToF) cameras to move beyond basic motion detection. These sensors create detailed 3D maps of a space, detecting not just if a space is occupied, but how many people are present, their location, and even their posture or movement patterns. This granular data allows for incredibly precise and energy-efficient lighting control—dimming lights directly over empty desks in an open office or highlighting pathways in a warehouse based on forklift traffic. Furthermore, this anonymized spatial data is invaluable for facility managers, providing insights into space utilization, optimizing cleaning routes, and ensuring social distancing compliance. This transforms the lighting infrastructure into a pervasive, intelligent sensor network that understands and responds to the geometry and activity within a space.
