Slamtec RPLIDAR A2M8 360° Laser Scanner (Range: 12m)

General
The RPLIDAR A2 Laser Scanner is the improved version of the 2D Lidar. The measurement system developed by SLAMTEC is suitable for both indoor and outdoor applications. The system can perform up to 8000 measurements per second at a high rotation speed. The RPLIDAR A2 360° Laser Scanner operates at up to 600 RPM and allows for a resolution of up to 0.9°. An example of a resulting point cloud is shown below.

Features
Up to 10 Hz at 8000 measurements
Free SDK / Development environment
Full ROS support
Especially quiet thanks to brushless motor
Highly durable 5 years / 24h

Control and Evaluation of Measurement Data
The control and evaluation of the measurement data is done via RS232 or USB. The image below shows the XH2.54-5P connector, which is routed out of the RPLIDAR A2 housing. A module for USB connectivity is also included in the delivery.

Laser and Scan Rate

Technical Data
Model: RPLIDAR A2M8
Distance Measurement: 0.15 - 12 m
Angle Range: 0 - 360 degrees
Accuracy: <1%
Rotation Time: 0.25 milliseconds
Rotation Speed: 8000 Hz
Scan Rate: 10 Hz
Power Consumption: 1.5 A & 5 V
Weight: 340 g

Software and Documents
Development SDK
GitHub Repository
Datasheet
User Manual for Development Kit
Communication Protocol Document
SDK User Manual.