Micro LiDAR: The Compact and Versatile Choice

Micro LiDAR sensors, such as Benewake's TFmini-S12m, are rapidly gaining traction in a wide range of industries due to their compact size, lightweight, and seamless integration capabilities. These micro LiDAR modules offer a powerful combination of accuracy, reliability, and efficiency, making them an ideal choice for applications where space and power constraints are a concern.

Size and Integration

One of the defining features of micro LiDAR is its small footprint. The TFmini-S12m, for instance, measures a compact 42mm x 15mm x 16mm and weighs a mere 5g, allowing for effortless integration into a variety of products and systems. With its robust UART, I²C, and I/O communication interfaces, this micro LiDAR sensor can be easily incorporated into diverse platforms, from drones and robots to smart home devices and industrial automation systems.

Accuracy and Performance

Despite their diminutive size, micro LiDAR sensors such as the TFmini-S12m are engineered to deliver exceptional performance. Boasting an accuracy of ±6cm within a range of 0.1m to 6m, these micro LiDAR modules can accurately detect and measure objects with precision, even in challenging environments with high ambient light levels of up to 70klux. Notably, the TFmini-S12m also minimizes its blind spot to just 10cm, ensuring reliable detection of objects in close proximity.

Power Efficiency and Frame Rate

Power consumption is a critical consideration, especially in battery-powered applications. Benewake's TFmini-S12m micro LiDAR sensor stands out with its low average current of ≤140mA and power consumption of ≤0.7W, helping to extend the lifetime of the overall system. Equally impressive, this micro LiDAR module offers a high frame rate of up to 1000Hz, enabling real-time, high-frequency range detection for applications that demand swift responsiveness and safety, such as pedestrian and vehicle detection.

Conclusion

When selecting the right LiDAR sensor for your application, the Benewake TFmini-S12m micro LiDAR module stands out as a versatile and efficient choice. Its compact size, high accuracy, low power consumption, and impressive frame rate make it an ideal solution for a wide range of industries, from robotics and drones to smart home and industrial automation. By leveraging the capabilities of this micro LiDAR sensor, you can unlock new possibilities and transform your vision into reality.