Experience advanced 360° laser ranging with the RPLIDAR A1. This omnidirectional Lidar sensor provides precise environmental mapping for a variety of robotic and interactive applications.
Key Features
- Laser Triangulation Technology: Utilizes high-speed visual acquisition and processing, measuring distance data over 8000 times per second.
- 360° Omnidirectional Scanning: Rotates clockwise to achieve comprehensive scanning of the surrounding environment, generating detailed contour maps.
- Upgraded Optical Design and Algorithm: Enhanced internal optics and algorithms boost the sample rate to 8000 times/second, enabling faster and more accurate mapping for your robots.
- OPTMAG Original Design: Breaks the life limitation of traditional LIDAR systems by integrating wireless power and optical communication technology, avoiding mechanical wear and tear.
- Configurable Scan Rate: Users can adjust the scan rate from 2-10 Hz via motor PWM signal.
Technical Specifications
| Ranging Distance | 0.15 ~ 12.00 m |
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| Ranging Accuracy | 1% of actual distance (≤3 m) 2% of actual distance (3~5 m) 2.5% of actual distance (5~12 m) |
| Scanning Frequency | 5.5 Hz |
| Scanning Angle | 360° |
| Ranging Frequency | 8000 Hz |
| Resolution | ≤ 1% of actual distance (≤12 m) ≤ 2% of actual distance (within 12~16 m) |
| Wavelength | 785 nm |
| Communication Interface | UART |
| Power Supply | 5 V |
| Power Consumption | 0.5 W |
| Operating Current | 100 mA |
| Weight | 248 g |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C ~ 40°C |
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 96.8 × 70.3 × 55.0mm |
Laser Triangulation Technology
With high-speed visual acquisition and processing, the RPLIDAR A1 measures distance data more than 8000 times per second, ensuring highly accurate environmental sensing.
360° Omnidirectional Laser Scanning
The sensor rotates clockwise to achieve a full 360-degree scan of its surroundings, providing a complete contour map of the environment.
Upgraded Optical Design and Algorithm System
Improvements to the internal optical design and algorithm system result in a sample rate of up to 8000 times/second. This allows your robots to map faster and with greater precision.
Comparison under different working modes
10Hz 8000 Points
10Hz 4000 Points
5Hz 2000 Points
OPTMAG Original Design
Traditional non-solid LIDARs often use slip rings, limiting their lifespan due to mechanical wear. The RPLIDAR A1 integrates wireless power and optical communication with its OPTMAG technology, extending its lifespan by eliminating electrical connection failures caused by physical wear.
Configurable Scan Rate
Users can easily adjust the scan rate from 2-10 Hz by modifying the motor PWM signal, allowing for flexible adaptation to various application requirements.
Applications
Robot Simultaneous Localization And Mapping (SLAM)
Environment Scanning and 3D Reconstruction
Obstacle Detection and Avoidance
Multi-touch and Human Computer Interaction
Support and Documentation
Access rich technical documentation, including Datasheets, User Manuals, Application Manuals, and Protocol Specifications.
SDK & Demo Support
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