RPLIDAR A1M8 - 360 Degree Laser Scanner Development Kit

Introduction
RPLIDAR A1 is a low cost 360 degree 2D laser scanner (LIDAR) solution developed by SLAMTEC. The system can perform 360 degree scan within 12-meter range (6-meter range of A1M8-R4 and the belowing models). The produced 2D point cloud data can be used in mapping, localization and object/environment modeling.
RPLIDAR A1¡¯s scanning frequency reached 5.5 hz when sampling 1450 points each round. And it can be configured up to 10 hz maximum. RPLIDAR A1 is basically a laser triangulation measurement system. It can work excellent in all kinds of indoor environment and outdoor environment without direct sunlight exposure.
RPLIDAR A1 is based on laser triangulation ranging principle and uses high-speed vision acquisition and processing hardware developed by Slamtec.The system measures distance data in more than 8000 times per second.
360 Degree Omnidirectional Laser Range Scanning
The core of RPLIDAR A1 runs clockwise to perform a 360-degree omnidirectional laser range scanning forits surrounding environment and then generate an outline map for the environment.
The sample rate of LIDAR directly decides whether the robot can map quickly and accurately.
RPLIDAR improves the internal optical design and algorithm system to make the sample rate up to 8000 times,
Comparison under different conditions
10Hz 8000 Points vs 10Hz 4000 Points vs 5Hz 2000 Points
OPTMAG Original Design
Most traditional non-solid LIDARs use slip ring to transfer power and data information, however, they onlyhave thounds of hours of life due to mechanical wearing out. Slamtec has integrated the wireless powerand optical communication technology to self-design the OPTMAG technology, which breakouts the life limitationof traditional LIDAR system. It fixes the electrical connecttion failure caused by the physical wearing out so as to prolong the life-span.
Configurable Scan Rate from 2-10Hz
Users can adjust the scan rate by alternating the motor PWM signal
Ideal for Robot Navigation and Localization
RPLIDAR is the designed sensor for applying SLAM algorithm
With the scan rate set as 5.5Hz and the resolution is 0.2% percent of the actual distance
Plug and Play
Just connecting the RPLIDAR and a computer via a micro USB cable,users can use the RPLIDAR without any coding job
RPLIDAR A1M8 - 360 Degree Laser Scanner Development Kit Review(Russian)
Getting Started with LIDAR
Applications
RPLIDAR A1M8 - 360 Degree Laser Scanner Development Kit Review(Russian)
Getting Started with LIDAR
Specification
Model: RPLDIAR-A1M8
Distance Range: A1M8-R4 and the belowing models 0.15 - 6 m
A1M8-R5 0.15-12m
Angular Range: 0-360 degree
Distance Resolution: £¼0.5mm
£¼1% of the distance (All distance range)
Angular Resolution: ¡Ü1 degree
Sample Duration: 0.125 millisecond
Sample Frequency: ¡Ý 8000Hz
Scan Rate: 5.5Hz
Weight: 170g
Shipping List
360 Degree Laser Scanner Development Kit x1