The RPLIDAR A2 is the next generation low cost 360-degree 2D laser scanner (LIDAR) solution developed by SLAMTEC. It can take up to 8000 samples of laser ranging per second with high rotation speed. And equipped with SLAMTEC patented OPTMAG technology, it breakouts the life limitation of the traditional LIDAR system so as to work stably for a long time.

RPLIDAR A2M8 is the enhanced version of the 2D laser range scanner(LIDAR). The system can perform a 2D 360-degree scan within a 12-meter range. The generated 2D point cloud data can be used in mapping, localization, and object/environment modeling.

The typical scanning frequency of the RPLIDAR A2 is 10hz (600rpm). Under this condition, the angular resolution will be 0.9°. And the actual scanning frequency can be freely adjusted within the 5-15hz range according to the requirements of users.

The RPLIDAR A2 adopts the low-cost laser triangulation measurement system developed by SLAMTEC, which makes the RPLIDAR A2 has an excellent performance in all kinds of indoor environment and outdoor environment without direct sunlight exposure. Meanwhile, before leaving the factory, every RPLIDAR A2 has passed strict testing to ensure the laser output power meets the standards of FDA Class I.

The core of RPLIDAR A2 runs clockwise to perform a 360-degree omnidirectional laser range scanning for its surrounding environment and then generate an outline map for the environment.

Application Scenarios

￭General robot navigation and localization

￭Environment scanning and 3D re-modeling

￭Service robot or industrial robot working for long hours

￭Home service /cleaning robot navigation and localization

￭General simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM)

￭Smart toy’s localization and obstacle avoidance