SLAMTEC RPLIDAR A1
The SLAMTEC RPLIDAR A1 is a 360-degree lidar sensor based on laser triangulation ranging principle, designed for 2D and 3D localization and mapping in robotics applications.
The RPLIDAR A1 has the highest sample rate among economical LIDAR sensors, with up to 8000 points per second.
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Real-time SLAM and mapping in robotics applications
Accurate navigation and localization in warehouse environments
Real-World Deployments & Applications
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ROS 2 Autonomous Delivery AMR (using RPLIDAR A1)
Developers achieved accurate mapping and navigation in a warehouse environment with a ROS 2-based delivery robot.
HomeLab 4-bay NAS (using RPLIDAR A1)
A developer built a home lab with accurate 3D mapping using the RPLIDAR A1 and ROS 2.
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