LightWare

About LightWare

With over 40 years’ experience in the manufacture of Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) sensors, LightWare is at the forefront of laser rangefinder technology. Through a mission to provide machines with accurate range and perception capability, LightWare design and manufacture high quality LiDAR™ sensors in small and a lightweight format.

Home of the microLiDAR™ sensor

Through an expert team of engineers, LightWare manufactures the world’s smallest, lightest, scanning microLiDAR™ sensors for use in autonomous navigation, collision-avoidance, and Internet of Things (IoT) applications. LightWare also partners to offer exceptional service and expert after-sales support to ensure you get the best from your microLiDAR™ product.

Product description

LW20/C

The LW20/C is an IP-rated, small form factor microLiDAR™ sensor ideal for distance and height measurement. Suitable for use on drones, other UAVs, UGVs, and IoT applications, the LW20/C is dust and water (rain) resistant. The LW20/C microLiDAR™ is the answer where weight, size and power consumption are critical to your project design.

Key features of LW20/C

SF20/C

Suitable for integration with any type of UAV, UGV or robot, the SF20/C is a robust microLiDAR™ sensor and a workhorse of the LightWare range. It is a small form factor microLiDAR™ sensor, weighing only 10 grams. The SF20/C has fast, high accuracy capabilities of up to 100 meters and works especially well in most light conditions, including fog and direct sunlight. This sturdy microLiDAR™ also features a configurable update rate of up to 388 readings per second, making it the essential choice where fast and accurate distance measurement is required.

Key features of SF20/C

SF11/C

Designed specifically for use on drones and other UAVs (multicopters or fixed wings), the SF11/C is a long-range and lightweight laser altimeter. It has a 100-meter range and an update rate of 20 readings per second, providing accurate and fast altitude AGL measuring capability. The SF11/C is the ideal choice for automated landings, precision hovering, and terrain following

Key features of SF11/C

SF30/D

With an update rate of up to 20 000 readings per second, the SF30/D is a fast and accurate microLiDAR™ sensor specifically designed for distance measurements. It has a range of 200 meters that provides real time, accurate altitude or AGL measurements for UAVs. The SF30/D is also ideal for UGVs and IoT applications.

Key features of SF30/D

SF000/B

The SF000/B is the world’s smallest and lightest microLiDAR™ sensor! Weighing just 8.8 grams and measuring smaller than a pencil sharpener, the SF000/B microLiDAR™ sensor has a range of 50 meters. It delivers up to 388 readings per second to provide superfast and precise measurements of speed and distance. Through multiple return signals, the SF000 microLiDAR™ works effectively in rain, dust, and treetops up to 50 meters. Being ‘a dynamite in a small package’ and outperforming many larger LiDAR models, the SF000/B has become a firm industry favorite!

Key features of SF000/B

SF45/B

Weighing only 59 grams and measuring roughly the size of a golf ball, the SF45/B is a small, lightweight scanning microLiDAR™ sensor. The SF45/B is ideal for collision avoidance, navigation, detect and avoid, height above ground altitude, obstacle detection, as well as terrain-following by a wide range of unmanned vehicles (UVs). The SF45/B has a horizontal field of view that is adjustable to 320°. This microLiDAR™ sensor has an update range of 50 – 5000 readings per second and works accurately in all light conditions, including direct sunligh

Key features of SF45/B

SF40/C

With an update rate of 20 000 readings per second, the robust SF40/C is specifically designed to provide drones and other UAVs with SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping) intelligence. The SF40/C has a range of up to 100 meters with a single, scanning beam type up to a full 360°. This LiDAR seamlessly integrates with ‘plug and play’ flight control tools and interfaces such as ArduPilot, Raspberry Pi, ROS, Arduino and LightWare Studio.

Key features of SF40/C

Contact information:

It’s more than just buying a sensor. LightWare is about being a partner for your project and to provide expert advice on microLiDAR™ solutions. They solve many technical challenges in multiple sectors and bring a different perspective on exceeding your LiDAR requirements.

Contact LightWare on [email protected]