LIDAR (from "light detection and ranging" or "laser imaging, detection, and ranging") is an evolving three-dimensional scanning technology with historical applications in various fields. However, the applicability of LIDAR in the field of medicine has mostly not been examined thus far. Here, we review the basic principles governing LIDAR and its potential to be used in three notable use cases in the context of remote patient monitoring: geriatric fall prevention, postoperative recovery monitoring, and home safety assessment.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF