Description: RPLIDAR A1M8 is based on laser triangulation ranging principle and uses high- speed vision acquisition and processing hardware developed by Slamtec. The system measures distance data in more than 8000 times per second. The system can perform 360 degree scanning 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 360 Degree Omnidirectional Laser Range Scanning. The core of RPLIDAR A1 runs clockwise to perform a 360 degree omnidirectional laser range scanning for its surrounding environment and then generate an outline map for the environment. The sample rate of LIDAR directly decides whether the robot can map quickly and accurately. RPLIDAR improves the internal optical design and algorithm system to make the sample rate up to 8000 times, which is the highest in the current economical LIDAR industry. Features: 1. Measures distance data in more than 8000 times/s 2. 360 Degree Omnidirectional Laser Range Scanning 3. 8000 times sample rate,the highest in the current economical LIDAR industry 4. OPTMAG Original Design,prolong the life-span 5. Configurable Scan Rate from 2-10Hz 6. Ideal for Robot Navigation and Localization 7. Plug and Play Application Scenarios: 1. Home service /cleaning robot navigation and localization 2. General robot navigation and localization 3. Smart toy’s localization and obstacle avoidance 4. Environment scanning and 3D re-modeling 5. General simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM)