LIDAR sensor with good refresh rate, <$2K, for Outdoors?

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[size=2][font=Arial]I am working with a team on a robotics platform. Our platform is using a Leg_tracker algorithm (https://github.com/angusleigh/leg_tracker), and we would like to integrate Gmapping SLAM as well.[/font][/size]
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[size=2][font=Arial]Currently, we are using the sweep 360 V1 (www.robotshop.com/en/sweep-v1-360-laser-scanner.html), and while it performs well in terms of not washing out outdoors, we are finding that the refresh rate is too low. We only need a LIDAR for the leg tracker that can see something perhaps 5-6 feet away from our platform, and are considering upgrading to a Hokuyo Lidar.[/font][/size]
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[size=2][font=Arial]Has anyone used a Hokuyo URG-04LX-UG01 (robotshop.com/en/hokuyo-urg-04lx-ug01-scanning-laser-rangefinder.html) or Hokuyo UST-10LX (robotshop.com/en/hokuyo-ust-10lx-scanning-laser-rangefinder.html?gclid=CjwKEAjwgtTJBRDRmd6ZtLrGyxwSJAA7Fy-hE0cGQWp3blgtq27tS4kSoP-ZYxHT4UoRhj7cQHB1KhoCBsDw_wcB) with any luck outdoors?[/font][/size]

Would a 10,000 or 15,000 LX sensor wash out dramatically in sunlight, and are there techniques we could utilize to get just 6 feet or so of Range out of either of those sensors in sunny conditions?

Thanks so much.

  • Charlie
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Hi Charlie,

As you have noticed, these sensors cannot guaranty accuracy in direct sunlight. That being said, we do not have exact information on the impact of direct sunlight on hand at this time. We have contacted the manufacturer concerning this and we will get back to you about it shortly.

Sincerely,

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Hi Charlie,

According to the manufacturer, the URG and UST models are not recommended for outdoor use. The best option available at this time would be the [utm-30lx-ew].

Sincerely,

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Sébastien,

That is double the price of the SICK TIM361 which is good up to 80,000 LX. Is there any alternative that you know of?

Thanks,

Charlie

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Hi Charlie,

For daylight use, our customers have had success with the RB-Pli-06, the RB-Scs-01 (which you are already using) and the RB-Ben-01 (this last one has a new version coming out soon with longer range).

To be honest, fast data acquisition under direct sunlight conditions for IR based sensors (while staying in class 1) is difficult. It requires much filtering (which slows down acquisition) and therefore increases requirements (and cost) accordingly.

Unfortunately, we do not have other lower cost alternatives at this time.

Sincerely,