LiDAR Module (PUCK)

Description

1. Product Overview

The LiDAR Module (PUCK) is a compact, high-resolution 3D Light Detection and Ranging sensor engineered for real-time environmental perception in autonomous systems and industrial automation. Its primary industrial use spans terrain mapping, obstacle detection, and volumetric monitoring in logistics, mining, and smart infrastructure. The key value proposition lies in delivering automotive-grade reliability at a fraction of the size and power consumption of legacy LiDAR systems. As global industries accelerate toward autonomy and digitization, the PUCK module provides a strategically critical sensing layer that reduces integration risk and time-to-market for OEMs and systems integrators.

2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics

• Laser Wavelength: 905 nm (Class 1 eye-safe, IEC 60825-1:2014 compliant)

• Field of View (Vertical): 30° (–15° to +15°)

• Field of View (Horizontal): 360°

• Measurement Range: 0.5 m to 100 m (80% reflectivity target)

• Range Accuracy: ±3 cm (1σ)

• Angular Resolution: 0.2° (vertical) / variable horizontal (0.1°–0.4°)

• Return Modes: Single return, dual return, or strongest return

• Data Rate: Up to 600,000 points per second

• Ingress Protection: IP67 (IP69K optional)

• Operating Temperature: –40°C to +85°C

• Physical Form Factor: Cylindrical (Ø85 mm × 70 mm)

• Weight: 580 g (excluding mounting bracket)

• Enclosure Material: Aluminum alloy (anodized) with anti-reflective glass window

• Packaging Options: Anti-static individual box (single unit) or industrial foam tray (10 units per master carton)

• Shelf Life: 5 years when stored in dry, non-corrosive environment at –20°C to +40°C

3. Core Industrial Applications

• Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) & AGVs:
  Used for 360° real-time obstacle detection and navigation in warehouses and factories. Outperforms 2D LiDAR or cameras by providing true 3D perception without blind spots, reducing collision risk by over 70% in dynamic environments.

• Port & Mining Automation:
  Deployed for stockpile volumetric measurement and dust-penetrating perimeter monitoring. Unlike radar, the PUCK module resolves fine structural details (e.g., conveyor edges, rock fragment shapes) at 100m range, enabling precise inventory tracking and reduced manual surveying costs.

• Smart Intersections & Traffic Monitoring:
  Installed on traffic poles to classify vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians across multiple lanes. Compared to vision-based systems, it performs equally in darkness, fog, or direct sunlight (no glare failure), lowering false alarm rates by 40% in field trials.

• Drone & UAV Payloads:
  Integrated for corridor mapping (power lines, pipelines) and forestry inventory. At 580g, it offers the highest points-per-second per gram in its class, enabling longer flight endurance per battery cycle.

4. Competitive Advantages

• Quality Consistency: Every module undergoes 48-hour burn-in at temperature extremes + factory calibration traceable to NIST standards; unit-to-unit angular accuracy variance <0.05°.

• Supply Reliability: Dual-source laser diodes and custom ASICs secured with 12-month rolling forecast commitment; no single-point-of-failure component sourcing.

• Logistics Capability: Regional stocking hubs (NA, EU, APAC) with standard lead time 5–7 business days for orders up to 500 units.

• Price Competitiveness: 30–40% lower total cost of ownership vs. comparable automotive-grade rotating LiDARs, achieved through optimized optical design and high-yield automated assembly.

• Sustainability: ROHS 3 compliant, REACH SVHC-free, and 94% recyclable aluminum housing; power consumption <8W (typical) reduces fleet-level energy costs.

• Technical Support: Full ROS 2 driver, C++/Python API, 3D point cloud visualizer, and 1-hour engineering response SLA included in enterprise agreement.

5. Commercial & Supply Information

• Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ): 4 units (engineering sample), 50 units (production batch)

• BULK 20MT Loading Capacity: 18,000 units per 20-foot dry container (master cartons: 10 units/carton → 1,800 cartons per container)

• Lead Time (Bulk Order >1,000 units): 30 days ex-works (Shenzhen / Rotterdam / Chicago hub)

• Payment Terms: Letter of credit (L/C at sight) or net 30 days (subject to credit approval for orders >$100k)