Fwd: New low-cost lidar for robotics & mapping from Ouster

[Simon Ritchie]

I've been quiet for a while  As a result of the work I've described in this forum, I figured out that any budget Lidar solution will depend on an accurate notion of its location, amongst other things.  That got me onto the very interesting subject of accurate GPS, which I've been working on this year.  That's beginning to show some useful results.

Meanwhile, a new Lidar sensor has emerged, light enough to be carried on a drone, relatively cheap ($8,000) and, they claim, capable of doing useful mapping work.  See below.

If anybody else has seen anything interesting, please post something about it.

Regards

Simon

 

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From: Gene Roe <gene...@lidarnews.com>
Date: Tue, Nov 19, 2019 at 8:59 AM
Subject: New low-cost lidar for robotics & mapping from Ouster
To: <simonri...@gmail.com>

A new low-cost lidar sensor delivers high resolution imaging for mapping, robotics, and more...

The team at Ouster is excited to announce our latest digital lidar sensor: the OS1-32. This low-cost lidar sensor delivers high resolution at an affordable price, making it an attractive option for robotics and drone-based use cases. Our new OS1-32 lidar sensor delivers: High resolution The 32-line vertical resolution improves algorithm performance, doubles the effective range of object perception, and allows rapid data collection for mapping. Easy integration A new flat-cap design enables custom integrations directly into the body of a robot or a custom mount on a drone. At only 425 grams, the OS1 is the lightest weight high-resolution sensor available today. Cost savings The OS1-32 costs just $8000 for industry and $6000 for academic research, making it the lowest cost sensor in its resolution class. Durability Ouster’s digital lidar sensors pass automotive-grade shock and vibration tests and are IP68 and IP69K rated. Precision The OS1-32 delivers over 600,000 points per second with ±2.5 cm of precision at a flight altitude of 40 m for precise mapping and localization. We can’t wait to see what you build with it.     -    Team Ouster Copyright © 2019, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: 507 Ocean Blvd Hampton, NH 03842 USA Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list                         Ouster, Inc.   350 Treat Ave.    San Francisco  CA   94131   USA

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