SLAMTEC RPLIDAR A2M12 360-Degree Laser Radar Scanner - High-Performance 2D Lidar Sensor for Robot Navigation and Environmental Modeling Interactive Projection

Product Description The SLAMTEC RPLIDAR A2M12 is a revolutionary low-cost 360-degree 2D laser scanner (LIDAR) developed by SLAMTEC. It uses high-speed rotating core and laser triangulation ranging principles to generate high-precision point cloud data in real-time, helping users quickly build environment maps and achieve accurate positioning. The product features a modular design, with the core component separated from the mechanical drive, ensuring long-term stable operation. The system consists of a ranging core and a rotating mechanism. The start, stop, and speed of the motor are controlled via PWM signals, and output data includes distance, angle, and scan flags. Each sample point data is checksum-verified to ensure integrity. Scanning data is defined in a left-handed coordinate system, with the front as the X-axis and angles increasing clockwise, making it easy to integrate into various navigation systems. Technical Specifications Scanning Range​:12 meters for white objects, 10 meters for black objects, minimum ranging distance 0.2 meters Sampling Rate​:16 kHz Scanning Frequency​:Typical 10Hz (adjustable 5-15Hz) Angular Resolution​:0.225° Laser Wavelength​:785nm (infrared band) Laser Power​:Peak 10mW, average power lower Communication Interface​:TTL UART, 256000 bps, 8N1 mode Power Requirements​:5V DC, typical operating current 450mA, maximum inrush current 2500mA Weight​:190g Operating Temperature​:0°C to 40°C Application Scenarios Robot Navigation and Localization: Provides real-time environment perception for service and industrial robots. Environmental Scanning and 3D Modeling: Quickly generates 2D point cloud data for architectural surveying and virtual reality. Smart Home and Cleaning Robots: Achieves precise obstacle avoidance and path planning. Education and Research: Ideal for SLAM algorithm development and experiments. Interactive Projection:Ideal for floor interactive projection and wall interactive projection

• 360-Degree Omnidirectional Scanning: it achieves stable and long-lasting 360-degree laser ranging with a scanning range of up to 12 meters, suitable for various indoor and outdoor environments.
• High-Speed Sampling Performance: Capable of 16,000 laser ranging samples per second, with a typical scanning frequency of 10Hz (adjustable between 5-15Hz) and a fine angular resolution of 0.225°, ensuring precise and reliable data.
• Easy Integration: Compatible with previous RPLIDAR product protocols, supports TTL UART communication interface (256000 bps), and provides SDK and RoboStudio plugins to simplify development.
• Wide Application Scenarios: Suitable for robot navigation, SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping), environmental scanning, smart toy obstacle avoidance, and more, facilitating smart device development.
• Safe and Reliable: Laser power complies with IEC-60825 Class 1 safety standards, harmless to human eyes and pets. Operating temperature range from 0°C to 40°C, equipped with self-check protection features.