Imagine a sensor that can see every object up to 100 meters away, even when the light is low or the weather is rough. The Velodyne Lidar VLP 16 Puck, 100m 16 channel Lidar Sensor gives you that vision. It creates a detailed 3-D map of the surroundings in real time. Many buyers struggle with blurry, slow, or short-range data that makes autonomous driving or robot navigation unsafe. This sensor solves that problem by delivering fast, accurate, and long-range point clouds so you can trust what you see.
Velodyne Lidar VLP 16 Puck, 100m 16 channel Lidar Sensor
The biggest challenge for modern machines is getting reliable 3-D data in all conditions. Without it, a vehicle cannot avoid obstacles, a drone cannot map terrain, and a factory robot cannot work safely. This sensor removes that barrier. It offers a full 360 view, a 100 m range, and up to 600 000 points per second. The result is a clear, detailed picture that helps you build safer, faster, and more efficient systems.
Key Features
- 16 laser channels
- Measurement range up to 100 m
- Range accuracy 3 cm (typical)
- Vertical FOV +15 to -15 (30 total)
- Horizontal FOV 360
- Azimuth resolution 0.1-0.4
- Rotation rate 5 Hz-20 Hz
- Dual-return mode up to 600 k points/s
- IP67 environmental protection
- Power consumption 8 W, voltage 9-18 V
- 100 Mbps Ethernet connection
- Integrated web server for easy monitoring
Specifications
| Sensor |
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| Channels |
16 Channels |
| Measurement Range |
100 m |
| Range Accuracy |
Up to ±3 cm (Typical)¹ |
| Field of View (Vertical) |
+15.0° to -15.0° (30°) |
| Angular Resolution (Vertical) |
2.0° |
| Field of View (Horizontal) |
360° |
| Angular Resolution (Horizontal/Azimuth) |
0.1° - 0.4° |
| Rotation Rate |
5 Hz - 20 Hz |
| Web Server |
Integrated Web Server for Easy Monitoring and Configuration |
| Laser |
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| Laser Product Classification |
Class 1 Eye-safe per IEC 60825-1:2007 & 2014 |
| Wavelength |
903 nm |
| Mechanical / Electrical / Operational |
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| Power Consumption |
8 W (Typical)² |
| Operating Voltage |
9 V - 18 V (with Interface Box and Regulated Power Supply) |
| Weight |
~830 g (without Cabling and Interface Box) |
| Dimensions |
See diagram on previous page |
| Environmental Protection |
IP67 |
| Operating Temperature |
-10°C to +60°C³ |
| Storage Temperature |
-40°C to +105°C |
| Output |
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| 3D Lidar Data Points Generated |
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| Single Return Mode |
~300,000 points per second |
| Dual Return Mode |
~600,000 points per second |
| Ethernet Connection |
100 Mbps Ethernet Connection |
| UDP Packets Contain |
Time of Flight Distance Measurement |
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Calibrated Reflectivity Measurement |
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Rotation Angles |
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Synchronized Time Stamps (µs resolution) |
