[LIDAR] Add Support For RPLidar Lineup
Information:
For development, we use YDLidar X2 / X2L to cut expenses. (sub $99)
For product, we aim to support some more reliable and popular sensor lineup.
Solution:
RPLidar is the Lidar product line of one of the most famous lidar producer SLAMTEC.
We are interested in their A1-A3 lidar product, they are lightweight, low power consumption and well supported by ROS link to ROS package.
For more information about RPLidar, checkout: https://www.slamtec.com/en/Lidar/A3#
Model Comaprison:
Item | Measurement Performance | ||||
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Distance Range | Measurement Resolution | Angular Resolution | Sample Rate | Working Environment | |
RPLIDAR A1M8 | 0.15m -12m | <0.5 mm | ≤1° | 2000 – 8000 Hz | Indoor |
<1% of actual distance * | |||||
RPLIDAR A2M6 | 0.2m – 18m | <0.5 mm | ≤0.9° | 2000 – 8000 Hz | Indoor |
<1% of actual distance * | |||||
RPLIDAR A2M8 | 0.15m -12m | <0.5 mm | ≤0.9° | 2000 – 8000 Hz | Indoor |
<1% of actual distance * | |||||
RPLIDAR A3M1 | White object: 25 meters | 0.225° | 16 kHz or 10 kHz | Indoor & Outdoor | |
Dark object: 10 meters | |||||
RPLIDAR S1 | White Objects: 40m | 3cm | 0.313°-0.587° | 9200 Hz | Indoor& Outdoor |
Black Object: 10m | |||||
SLAMTEC MAPPER M1M1 | 20m | 5cm | 7000 Hz | Indoor & Outdoor | |
YDLidar X2 | 8m | 2cm (when range <= 1m) | 0.9° | 3000 Hz | Indoor |