Precision Optomechanical Design for Autonomous Perception Sensors (Synthesis Lectures on Advances in Automotive Technology)

By Bharath Kumar Narahari

Autonomous perception sensors cameras, depth sensors, and LiDAR modules for ADAS (Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems) and self-driving vehicles require optical stability under extreme automotive environments for over 15-year lifecycles. However, currently there is no comprehensive professional reference for perception sensor systems.

This book introduces the "Zero-Shift" design philosophy: a framework for achieving structural and optical invariance in autonomous perception sensors through material science, geometry, and thermodynamic equilibrium. Next, the book introduces Hardware Site Reliability Engineering (Hardware SRE) a novel framework applying software reliability engineering concepts (error budgets, service-level objectives, incident response) to physical optomechanical systems. This concept has not been previously published in engineering literature and represents a significant cross-domain contribution.

Written for practicing engineers at automotive Tier 1/2 suppliers, the book spans the complete lifecycle from STOP simulation methodology through 6-DoF active alignment, adhesive cure optimization, statistical process control, and digital twin manufacturing. All methods are validated with empirical results demonstrating 88% reduction in environmentally induced focus shift in production 8MP ADAS camera modules.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3032407389
• ISBN13: 9783032407382
• Release Date: March 2027
• Publisher: Springer