SLAMTEC RPLiDAR A1
360-degree 2D laser scanner with 12m range and 8000 samples per second. Widely used for ROS robotics, SLAM mapping, and autonomous navigation applications.
$99.00
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Specifications
Components
Infrared laser triangulation rangefinder providing 12m range at 8000 samples/sec for 2D point cloud generation
Brushless DC motor that spins the laser assembly at 5.5Hz for full 360-degree scanning, speed adjustable via PWM
Bus Interfaces
Overview
The SLAMTEC RPLiDAR A1 is a low-cost 360-degree 2D laser range scanner (LiDAR) capable of performing 360-degree omnidirectional laser range scanning at up to 8000 samples per second. It produces a 2D point cloud map of the surrounding environment, making it ideal for SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping) applications.
Key Features
- 360-degree scanning with a single laser rangefinder
- 12-meter range for indoor mapping and navigation
- 8000 samples/sec scan rate for high-resolution point clouds
- 5.5 Hz rotational speed (adjustable via PWM)
- Mechanical rotation design with brushless DC motor
- Compatible with ROS (Robot Operating System)
- UART serial interface for easy integration
- Compact and lightweight for mobile robot platforms
Common Applications
- Robot navigation and obstacle avoidance
- Indoor mapping and floor plan generation
- SLAM algorithm development and research
- Autonomous vehicle prototyping
- Service robot platforms
- Educational robotics projects
Getting Started
Connect the RPLiDAR A1 to your system via the included USB adapter or directly through UART. The sensor is supported by the official SLAMTEC ROS node (rplidar_ros) and can be used with popular robotics frameworks like ROS, ROS2, and Arduino.
Use Cases
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