The Hokuyo scanning sensors are great 2D obstacle scanners. They can be used in fixed locations to detect if an object enters its scan area, and can be used on mobile platforms that need to do obstacle detection and avoidance as they move.
There are two categories of sensors: outdoor sensors tha
This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://community.robotshop.com/blog/show/new-hokuyo-laser-range-finders-for-robotics