RPLiDAR A1M8 360 Degree Laser Range Finder – 6m (Radius Range) is a low-cost 360-degree 2D laser scanner (LIDAR) solution developed by SLAMTEC. The system can perform a 360-degree scan within a 6-meter range. The produced 2D point cloud data can be used in mapping, localization, and object/environment modeling.
RPLIDAR A1’s scanning frequency reached 5.5 Hz when sampling 360 points each round. And it can be configured up to 10 Hz maximum. RPLIDAR A1 is basically a laser triangulation measurement system. It can work excellently in all kinds of indoor and outdoor environments without sunlight.
Application:
- Home service /cleaning robot navigation and localization.
- General robot navigation and localization.
- Smart toy localization and obstacle avoidance.
- Environment scanning and 3D re-modeling.
- General simultaneous localization and mapping

RPLIDAR A1 is a low cost 360 degree 2D laser scanner (LIDAR) solution developed by SLAMTEC. The system can perform 360degree scan within 6meter range. The produced 2D point cloud data can be used in mapping, localization and object/environment modeling. RPLIDAR A1’s scanning frequency reached 5.5 hz when sampling 360 points each round. And it can be configured up to 10 hz maximum. RPLIDAR A1 is basically a laser triangulation measurement system. It can work excellent in all kinds of indoor environment and outdoor environment without sunlight. Features: Measures distance data in more than 8000 times/s 360 Degree Omnidirectional Laser Range Scanning 8000 times sample rate, the highest in the current economical LIDAR industry OPTMAG Original Design, prolong the life-span Configurable Scan Rate from 2-10Hz Ideal for Robot Navigation and Localization Plug and Play
Features:
- Measuring distance: Up to 6 meters (Radius).
- Measures distance data in more than 8000 times/s.
- 360 Degree Omnidirectional Laser Range Scanning.
- 8000 times sample rate, the highest in the current economical LIDAR industry.
- OPTMAG Original Design, prolong the lifespan.
- Configurable Scan Rate from 2-10Hz.
- Ideal for Robot Navigation and Localization.
- Plug and Play.
General Specification | |
Model | RP LIDAR A1M8 |
Distance range | 0.2 – 6m (Radius) 0.2 – 12m (Diameter) |
Angular range | 0-360° |
Distance resolution | <0.5mm (1% of the distance) |
Angular resolution | (=<1°) |
Sample duration | 0.125 Mili Seconds |
Sample frequency | >=8000 Hz |
Standoffs | M2.5 x 15mm |
Scan rate | 5.5Hz |
Length (mm) | 60 |
Width (mm) | 70 |
Height (mm) | 99 |
Weight (gm) | 170 |
Shipment Weight | 0.2 kg |
Shipment Dimensions | 8 × 9 × 8 cm |
Documentation:
- SLAMTEC A1M8 Rplidar A1 Low Cost 360 Degree Laser Range Scanner User Manual
- Datasheet
- Slamtec Rplidar A1
- Arduino Interfacing
- Github Backup
Package Includes:
1 x RP LIDAR A1M8 360 Degrees Laser Range Finder.
1 x Interfacing Controller and Connecting Cable.