A1 RPLIDAR 360° Laser Range Scanner (A1M8)

RPLIDAR A1M8 – 360° LiDAR Scanner

The RPLIDAR A1M8 delivers reliable 2D LiDAR performance for real-time mapping, robot navigation, SLAM, and object detection. Engineered for flexibility, it's fast, lightweight, and ready to integrate.

• All-Around Visibility: 360° scanning for full situational awareness.
• Wide Range + High Resolution: Detects objects from ~0.05 m to 12 m with <1 mm precision (within 1.5 m).
• Fast Sampling: Up to 8,000 measurements per second with configurable scan speed of 1–10 Hz (default 5.5 Hz).
• Compact & Lightweight: Only ~97 × 70 × 55 mm and 170 g—perfect for mobile platforms.
• Low Power & Safe: Operates on 5 V (~0.5 W), Class 1 laser safe, with durable OPTMAG design.
• Easy Integration: Plug-and-play via micro-USB or UART; comes with SDK, ROS support, and rich documentation.

Summary Table

Feature

Specification

Scanning Field360° omnidirectionalDistance Range~0.05–12 mScan Rate1–10 Hz (Typical 5.5 Hz)Sampling Rate4,000–8,000 samples/sDistance Resolution< 0.5 mm (< 1.5 m) or < 1%Angular Resolution≤ 1°Laser Wavelength785 nm (IR)Pulse Width110 µsPeak Power~3 mW (max 5 mW)Power Supply5 V, 100 mA (~0.5 W)Communication Interface3.3 V TTL UART (115 200 bps), USB via adapterDimensions≈ 96.8 × 70.3 × 55 mmWeight≈ 170 gTechnology Highlights8 k samples/s, OPTMAG design, ROS and SDK support, Class 1 laser safety

Download:

• Official Manufacturer web page
• Datasheet
• Dev Kit User Manual