LiDAR 3D Sensors

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3D Sensors capturing a 3D world in real-time.

Originally developed for use in the DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency) autonomous vehicle competitions, Ouster / Velodyne LiDAR’s now provides a full line of sensors capable of delivering the most accurate real time 3D data on the market.

The real-time LiDAR sensor technology is being used in a variety of commercial applications including autonomous vehicles, vehicle safety systems, 3D mobile mapping, 3D aerial mapping and security.

Ouster / Velodyne product line of high quality Lidar sensors includes the OS0, OS1, OS2, OSDOME, Alpha Prime (VLS-128) and PUCK™ (VLP-16).

 

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VLS-128

ALPHA PRIME VLS-128

The optimal long-range sensor for autonomous mobility with unrivaled combination of field-of-view, range, and image clarity. This state-of-the-art sensor generates high quality perception in a wide variety of light conditions, with advanced sensor-to-sensor interference mitigation, power efficiency, and thermal performance. Providing long-range detection of low reflectance objects, the Alpha Prime enables autonomous operation within a broad range of settings, including urban and highway environments.

key Features:

  • Best horizontal (360°) and vertical (40°) long-range sensor
    • 10% targets >220m typical
    • 5% targets >150m typical
    • Ground plane hits >90m typical
  • High resolution (0.2° x 0.1°) and point density at full frame rate
  •  Industry-leading, proprietary sensor-to-sensor interference mitigation
  •  Strong performance with retro reflectors & sunlight
  •  New power efficiencies for maximum operating temperature
  •  Proven, Class 1 eye-safe 903 nm technology
  •  Bottom connector, with cable length options
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PUCK VLP-16

Velodyne’s PUCK™ (VLP-16) sensor is smaller than the VLP-32 and VLP-64 and having new and advanced features. Vastly more cost-effective than similarly priced sensors, and developed with mass production in mind, it retains the key features of Velodyne’s breakthroughs in LiDAR: Real-time, 360°, 3D distance and calibrated reflectivity measurements.

Key Features:

Dual Returns

830 grams

16 Channels

100m Range

300,000 Points per Second

360° Horizontal FOV

± 15° Vertical FOV

Low Power Consumption

Protective Design

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OS0 – Ultra-Wide View High-Resolution Imaging Lidar

The short range OS0 delivers 35m range on a dark 10% target and an ultra-wide 90.8º vertical field-of-view delivering an industry-leading combination of price, performance, reliability, size, weight, and power.

 

The OS0 is designed for all-weather environments and due to its small size, can be easily integrated into autonomous vehicles, heavy machinery, robots, drones, and mapping solutions.

Key Features:

  • Configurable Minimum Range and Return Ordering
  • Low Data Rate Profile now available with Dual Returns
  • Camera-grade near-infrared and signal data
  • Multi-sensor crosstalk suppression
  • Ouster Studio for point cloud evaluation
  • Ouster SDK, ROS, and C++ drivers for SW development
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OS1 – Mid-Range High-Resolution Imaging Lidar

The mid-range OS1 lidar sensor features 90m range on a dark 10% target, a 42.4º vertical field of view, and high reliability for the most rugged conditions.

 

The OS1 is designed for all-weather environments and use in industrial automation, autonomous vehicles, mapping, smart infrastructure, and robotics.

Key Features:

  • Configurable Minimum Range and Return Ordering
  • Low Data Rate Profile now available with Dual Returns
  • Camera-grade near-infrared and signal data
  • Multi-sensor crosstalk suppression
  • Ouster Studio for pointc loud evaluation
  • Ouster SDK, ROS, and C++ drivers for SW development
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OS2 – Long-Range High-Resolution Imaging Lidar

The long-range OS2 features 200m of range on a dark 10% target and a maximum range of over 400 m.

 

The OS2’s high resolution combined with range delivers superior object detection capabilities for autonomous vehicles and long-range industrial applications. Rated IP68/69K for all weather conditions.

Key features:

  • 100% increase in range with the new L3 Chip
  • Dual Return mode
  • Fixed resolution per frame
  • Camera-grade near-infrared and signal data
  • Multi-sensor crosstalk suppression
  • Open source ROS and C++ drivers
  • Ouster SDK for software development
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OSDome – Hemispherical View High-Resolution Imaging Lidar

The OSDome offers a complete 180º hemispherical field of view, up to 20m of range at 10% reflectivity, and high resolution.

 

The OSDome delivers full coverage for indoor people tracking, and near-range detection for mobile robots and vehicles.

Key features:

  • Configurable Minimum Range and Return Ordering
  • Low Data Rate Profile now available with Dual Returns
  • Camera-grade near-infrared and signal data
  • Multi-sensor crosstalk suppression
  • Ouster Studio for point cloud evaluation
  • Ouster SDK, ROS, and C++ drivers for SW development
Datasheet

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