LiDAR Scanner Data Format

Hello, can anyone point me to a LiDAR scanner that outputs it’s data into an LAS format?

Hello @Jnelson and welcome to the RobotShop community,

RoboSense offers LiDARs that work with RSView3.1.5 which supports generating LAS format.

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Thank you for getting back to me. Is there something cheaper that could also be converted to LAS.

Could you specify what your approximate budget is?

Could you tell us what other specifications the LIDAR should have? For example the range or field of view

The scanner will be used to measure rooms and create building floorplans. The accuracy only needs to be within an inch or so. Relative to most high-end products, our requirements are quite low. I need to import the data to ArcGIS.

If your budget is limited you could use an RPLIDAR, you can find some options here.

For example the:

The datasheet states “If you need detailed data format and communication protocol, please contact SLAMTEC” . However, I found this paper that explains how to use a program to get the LAS file format.

You can also find other options in the Rotational LIDAR, Laser Scanners & Rangefinders section of the store.