ERA-LRF-HOK-UTM

Hokuyo UTM Laser Range Finder

Laser Rangefinders are an optional accessory for the ERA-MOBI mobile robot platform.  One of the best sensors for mobile robots is a scanning laser rangefinder.  These devices mechanically scan a laser beam, producing a distance map to nearby objects.  Videre Design offers three Hokuyo laser rangefinders that scan in a plane.

The Hokuyo UTM-30LX is the most versatile and powerful of the three options and as such, comes with a higher price point.  It is suitable for robots moving at higher speeds.  It supplies a detection range of 0.1– 60m, 270° scan angle, and an accuracy of 0.1-10m: ±30mm.  As with all of the Hokuyo laser range finders, it has low power consumption, a small profile, and minimal weight.