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Why Hardware Startups Are Betting on Sensor Fusion
In this episode of Hardware Startups with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna explore why sensor fusion—combining data from multiple sensors—is becoming a critical strategy for hardware startups in 2026. They break down a concrete example: a robotics startup that cut its bill of materials by 20 percent by replacing an expensive lidar with a fusion of cameras and inertial sensors. They discuss the trade-offs between cost, reliability, and complexity, and why sensor fusion is not just a technical choice but a business decision. The conversation covers practical implementation challenges, such as…
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