Hi - does anybody here have any experience with building a laser rangefinder? For a very small robotic application I am trying to figure out a good way to do object detection and avoidance. Sonar is a common choice for this application but I'm not too keen on it for various reasons. Is building a laser rangefinder feasible? I am slightly worried, due to the incredible speed of light. Any pointers? Projects? Anything? Thanks!
-Mike Noone