Description

RPLIDAR A2 LIDAR is a 360-degree two-dimensional laser range scanner (LIDAR). The core of RPLIDAR A2 runs clockwise to perform a 360 degree omnidirectional laser range scanning for its surrounding environment and then generate an outline map for the environment. With the custom special parts and the carefully designed internal mechanical system, the RPLIDAR A2 keeps its excellent performance while cutting the thickness to only 4cm. It is ideal for all kinds of service robots.

Compared with the traditional belt drive mode, RPLIDAR A2 uses the self-designed brushless motor to reduce the mechanical friction in running. Therefore, the RPLIDAR A2 can run smoothly without any noise. The A2 is an inexpensive solution for projects that require obstacle detection, obstacle avoidance, and/or simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM). All RPLIDAR products are ROS ready. The ROS package source can be found below.

Specifications

• Height: 41mm
• Width: 76mm
• Weight: 190g

• Measurement Range: up to 16 meters
• Angular Range: 0 to 360°
• Measurement Resolution: <0.5mm (Within 1.5 meters) / <1% of actual distance (whole measurement range)
• Angular Resolution: Less than 1° (Scan at 10hz)
• Time for single measurement: .25 milliseconds
• Measurement Frequency: Typically 4000Hz (range of 2000Hz-8000Hz)
• Scan Frequency: 10Hz (5.5Hz-15Hz)

Features

• 360 degree 2D range scanning
• Stable performance, high precision
• Wide ranging range, up to 16m
• Strong ability to resist environmental light interference
• Brushless motor drive, stable performance
• Ultra-Long life thr RPLIDAR will work for 5 years(24 hours every day)
• 360 degree omnidirectional scanning, 5-12Hz adaptive scanning frequency
• Class 1 Laser Safety Standard
• Range Sample frequency 9000hz

Applications

• Robot navigation and obstacle avoidance
• Robot ROS teaching, research
• General simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM)
• Environmental scanning and 2D reconstruction
• Navigation and obstacle avoidance for home service robot / floor - sweeping robot

Documentation and Support

• RPLIDAR A2 Datasheet