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How to Combine RPLIDAR Series LIDAR with ROS (es translation)
SLAMTEC RPLIDAR series LIDAR equipment is a powerful environmental perception tool. They support 360° scanning and...
SLAMTEC Athena2.0 Robot Platform: Comprehensive Upgrade in Mapping and Navigation Performance, Bringing More Possibilities to Applications (es translation)
The Athena2.0 intelligent robot platform has always been loved by users for its excellent performance, reliability,...
SLAMTEC Empowers Delivery Robot: Solving the Last-Mile Delivery Challenge (es translation)
In today’s rapidly evolving technology era, artificial intelligence is gradually permeating every aspect of our lives,...
Introducing RPLIDAR S3: Smaller Size, Better Performance (ko translation) (es translation)
Smaller size, better performance The new generation of SL-Dtof flagship product is launched! RPLIDAR S3 Equipped with...
Full Analysis of the Functions of SLAMTEC RPLIDAR S1 (ko translation) (es translation)
RPLIDAR S1 is the first TOF LIDAR launched by SLAMTEC. It combines the characteristics of ultra-long distance...
SLAMTEC X ICRA 2023 RoboMaster College Sim2Real Challenge has come to a perfect conclusion! (es translation)
In June 2023, the ICRA 2023 RoboMaster Univerisity Sim2Real Challenge (RoboMaster Univerisity Sim2Real Challenge,...
Exploring the ROS Robot World: The Infinite Potential of RPLIDAR (es translation)
As a robot software platform, ROS can provide operating system-like functions for heterogeneous computer clusters. For...
RPLIDAR S2: Compact Size, Precise Perception (ko translation) (es translation)
The maturity of LIDAR technology plays a vital role in the practical application of intelligent robots, and SLAMTEC,...
The Difference Between LIDAR and Millimeter Wave Radar (ko translation) (es translation)
Environmental perception and recognition are inseparable from sensors such as LIDAR and millimeter-wave radar. LIDAR...
The Future of Home Robotics Enabled by SLAMTEC RPLIDARThe Future of Home Robotics Enabled by SLAMTEC RPLIDAR The Future of Home Robotics Enabled by SLAMTEC RPLIDAR (es translation)
Have you ever fantasized about owning a super-intelligent robotic arm that effortlessly performs household tasks like...
SLAMTEC Mapper Mapping and Localization Radar (es translation)
SLAMTEC Mapper is a new category of laser sensor introduced by SLAMTEC, distinct from traditional lidar sensors. This product comes equipped with SLAM real-time mapping and localization capabilities, suitable for various applications such as robot navigation, environmental mapping, and handheld measurements.
Quick Start Guide for RPLIDAR LPX-T1 (es translation)
LPX-T1 is a new generation long and medium-range high-performance laser radar developed by SLAMTEC. It boasts a ranging capability of up to 40 meters, with a rapid laser ranging sampling rate of up to 60,000 times per second. Additionally, it exhibits strong resistance to ambient light, with a capability of up to 80,000 lux. The scanning angle covers 270 degrees, allowing it to generate real-time planar point cloud map information, providing precise environmental perception and navigation support.
SLAMTEC RPLIDAR S2: High-Speed Obstacle Avoidance LiDAR, 30-Meter Omnidirectional Range Scanning (es translation)
A service robot deployed in office buildings, factories, hotels, hospitals, and similar environments requires autonomous mobility and obstacle avoidance capabilities. To achieve obstacle avoidance in unknown environments, laser radar sensors are commonly employed. These sensors provide accurate environmental information, including obstacle dimensions and positions, enabling the robot to dynamically adjust its path, move safely, and accomplish tasks in real-time.
SLAMTEC Mapper Quick Start Guide (es translation)
SLAMTEC Mapper operates on the unique SLAM optimization algorithm developed by Slamtec, combined with a high-performance laser radar. It can perform map data fusion over 10 times per second and generate maps for areas up to 100,000 square meters. The laser radar conducts distance measurements at a rate of 9,200 times per second, with a maximum range of 40 meters. Real-time data processing is carried out by the built-in processing system, delivering high-precision mapping and positioning information
SLAMTEC Athena 2.0: The Outstanding Evolution of Intelligent Elevator Control Systems (es translation)
Athena 2.0 is a small, scalable, and cost-effective robotic platform developed by SLAMTEC, designed to meet the development needs of small-scale robot applications. These applications include intelligent inspection robots, cargo transport robots, restaurant delivery robots, and more. It comes equipped with SLAMTEC’s latest upgraded high-performance SLAMCUBE2 autonomous navigation and positioning system, enabling it to perform path planning and location navigation. This capability allows Athena 2.0 to operate in various commercial environments, supporting the integration of different applications.
The outstanding application of RPLIDAR A1 in robotic vacuum cleaners (es translation)
In the realm of smart homes, robotic vacuum cleaners are becoming an indispensable part of modern living. To enhance the environmental perception and navigation performance of these devices, Slamtec Technology has introduced the RPLIDAR A1, a laser radar product that incorporates advanced laser radar technology, providing exceptional environmental perception and navigation capabilities for robotic vacuum cleaners.
The Application of SLAMTEC LiDAR Sensors (es translation)
SLAMTEC is a company dedicated to the research and production of LiDAR technology. LiDAR sensors utilize laser beams to measure distances to targets and generate high-resolution maps. They find wide applications across various sectors including catering, hospitality, government affairs, business, education, healthcare, among others, helping businesses reduce costs and increase efficiency. Below are some application areas of SLAMTEC LiDAR sensors.
When SLAMTEC RPLIDAR S2E Meets Nvidia’s Autonomous Robot Platform Nova Carter AMR (es translation)
NVIDIA has launched a new autonomous robot platform called Nova Carter AMR on its official website. It is a highly customizable and flexible autonomous driving development platform powered by NVIDIA Nova Orin. It enables accelerated computing for ROS 2 and features 360° complete perception capabilities from cameras and LiDAR sensors
Capturing Environmental Details Quickly with a More ‘Intelligent’ Lidar (es translation)
In recent years, the rapid advancement of low-speed unmanned driving applications in specific scenarios has been observed. The maturity of lidar, serving as a core sensor, is crucial for the practical implementation of low-speed unmanned driving. Moreover, compared to radar products used in autonomous vehicles, lidar products have higher requirements for detecting environmental details.
Common Questions and Answers about SLAMTEC Products (es translation)
一.RPLIDAR
Q: Why can’t the radar connect?
A: Please check if the corresponding USB option is selected correctly. When adding a radar connection, make sure to choose the correct COM port. For example, if you’ve plugged in a radar and it has been assigned COM4, then select COM4 in the USB options, and proceed with the connection startup.
【Tutorial】Introduction Guide to SLAMWARE ROS SDK (es translation)
ROS, as one of the most widely used infrastructures in the robotics industry, is the preferred framework for many users developing robot applications. If you want to integrate SLAMWARE’s robot chassis or SLAMKit mapping and localization solutions into a system developed based on ROS, what is the most convenient method? ROS SDK is designed for this purpose. This article will introduce you to the basic architecture, deployment methods, and application examples of ROS SDK.
Multiple Sensor Combinations Required for Modern Robot Obstacle Avoidance (es translation)
With the continuous evolution of technology, obstacle avoidance capability has become one of the key development areas for robots. In order to achieve intelligent obstacle avoidance for robots, various advanced sensors have emerged. This article will delve into the role of key sensors in enhancing robot navigation performance.
SLAMTEC’s Huang Jueshen: Enabling Robots to ‘See’ Clearly and Move More Intelligently (es translation)
Introduction: Digitization and intelligentization are comprehensively reshaping industrial production processes, leading to the emergence of numerous dark horse enterprises in the field of intelligent manufacturing. Driven by the combined demands of industry and robotics, the application market for LiDAR, a sensing hardware terminal, demonstrates a potential market value exceeding hundreds of billions of yuan.
RPLIDAR A3: Advanced Triangulation LiDAR for Extended Range and Reliability (es translation)
The RPLIDAR A3M1 is a low-cost 360-degree 2D laser scanner (LIDAR) solution developed by SLAMTEC. Collects up to 16,000 laser samples per second ranging at high rotational speeds. It is also equipped with SLAMTEC’s patented OPTMAG technology, which breaks through the life limit of traditional lidar and enables the system to work stably for a long time.
Awards | SLAMTEC Wins China Robot Industry Core Components Innovation Product Award (es translation)
Recently, the highly anticipated results of the Weike Cup · OFweek 2023 China Robot Industry Awards were announced, with SLAMTEC winning the China Robot Industry Core Components Innovation Product Award for its outstanding innovation demonstrated by the RPLIDAR S3 laser radar. This honor not only showcases SLAMTEC’s leading position in the field of robot perception technology but also injects new vitality into the entire industry.
Smart ‘Curator’ Based on Athena 2.0 Chassis: Capable of Navigation and Using Elevators (es translation)
SLAMTEC’s technical philosophy has always been the integration of software and hardware, with software leading, hardware driving, and systems forming a closed loop. This approach achieves comprehensive technical breakthroughs in algorithms, computing power, and systems.
Introducing a New Friend to Everyone-LPX E3 (es translation)
Driven by national policies and market demand, the need for high-precision sensors in the industrial sector continues to grow. As a key component of industrial automation technology, LiDAR technology plays a crucial role in enhancing the perception capabilities, navigation accuracy, and operational efficiency of industrial robots in smart logistics, smart warehousing, security inspection, unmanned forklifts, and traffic monitoring.
Unveiling the LPX-E3 Area Industrial Field Monitoring Lidar Performance Review and Unboxing (es translation)
On May 21, 2024, the LPX-E3 Area Surveillance Radar was launched globally, featuring new innovative technology and product applications. This rapid expansion of Slamtec’s intelligent sensor and LiDAR product lineup aims to meet the perception needs of various fields.
Experience High-Performance Positioning and Mapping with a 9-Axis IMU Module (es translation)
In November 2023, in response to the demand for efficient and stable positioning and mapping from customers, Slamtec introduced the SLAMKit positioning and mapping solution with an industry-innovative product form. This solution is embedded as a software license running on the robot’s main controller, providing the robot with environment modeling and autonomous positioning capabilities.
New Technology Added Apollo 2.0 Robot Chassis Adaptable to All Scenarios Now Available! (es translation)
The robot chassis is a crucial component of the robotic system, supporting fundamental functions such as mobility, navigation, and obstacle avoidance. Additionally, it provides a «platform» for extending robotic applications, further driving the development of the industry.
When addressing diverse and complex industry application scenarios, users undoubtedly have multifaceted expectations for robot chassis: high environmental adaptability, precise positioning, navigation, and obstacle avoidance capabilities, convenient development and integration, and safe product application, among others.
Since launching its first ZEUS robot chassis in 2015, Slamtec has been dedicated to solving the real-world challenges users encounter in practical applications. Today, Slamtec introduces the all-new «agile, all-scenario, general-purpose» robot chassis—Apollo 2.0. With innovative technology and a revolutionary navigation system, this chassis offers a highly usable solution for robot development and application, truly helping users reduce costs and increase efficiency.