TeraRanger Tower
Distance sensor
Optional components
TeraRanger Tower is a simultaneous multi-axis scanner capable of replacing traditional laser lidar scanners in some applications. It is totally silent and has zero moving parts, resulting in greater efficiency and reliability. It combines 8 TeraRanger One sensors and the TeraRanger Hub to create a lightweight, fully eye-safe scanner for Simultaneous Localisation and Mapping (SLAM) and collision avoidance on fast-moving ground and airborne robots. Calibrated distance data is streamed from a USB or UART port as an array of synchronised distances, in millimetres.
TeraRanger Tower is sold as a self-assembly kit and takes less than 10 minutes to build. A tutorial video and user manual are available on our website, and a scan format ROS (Robot Operating System) node will get you up and running quickly. A free Windows GUI is also available, allowing you to to see graphically the distance values being obtained and set certain sensor parameters with a just a few mouse clicks.
Main features:
- Update rate: 270 Hz
- Range: 0.2 - 14 m
- Zero noise
- Weight: 130 g
- 100% eye safe
- Crosstalk avoidance
- Fully pre-calibrated
- ROS ready
- UART / USB dual interface (with USB adapter set)
Applications:
- Robotic Navigation
- Multiple Sensor Applications
- Multi-Environment Robotics
- High Performance Robotics
- Lightweight Robotics
- Drone Operations
- Cobotics
- Anti-collision
Model Nº | TeraRange Tower |
Accuracy | ± 4cm in precision mode |
Interface | – Interface 1: UART, +3.3V level, 921600,8,N,1. Connector: 4 pin Molex Picoblade – Interface 2: Micro-USB port (2.0) |
Size | 150 xx 45 mm |
Weight | 130 g |
Voltage | 12V DC recommended (10-20V accepted) |
Current | 345mA @12V in general environment |
Range | Up to 14m (reduced range in sunlight) |
Field of View | 3º for each sensor, 45º between sensor axis |
Scan frecuency | Fixed 270 Hz in fast mode and up to 270 Hz in precision mode |
Detection Principle | Direct time of flight |
Measurement resolution | 0.5 cm |
Official ros-package:
- terarangertower
- Sources:
- Supported versions: Hydro, Indigo