At Guangdong Hinson Technology Co., Ltd., we make the 3d laser sensor that gives a robot or an automated vehicle a real time picture of the space in front of it. The E3D-0100 is a solid state 3D sensor with a 20 m maximum detection range, a 120 degree horizontal field of view and a 90 degree vertical field of view. It outputs a 1280 by 960 point cloud, which is enough to see an obstacle, a pallet or a person as a shape rather than a single distance reading.

How a Solid State 3D Sensor Sees

The sensor projects laser light and measures the return to build a depth map of the scene. A solid state design has no spinning mechanical assembly, so the unit is compact and has fewer moving parts to wear. The wide field of view lets one sensor cover a large area without a mechanical sweep, which simplifies the mounting on an AGV, a forklift or a mobile robot. The point cloud is the raw output, and the perception software on the host turns it into obstacles, free space and a navigation map.

Range and Accuracy

The listed accuracy is within 5 mm plus 0.5 percent of the measured depth, with a blind zone of 10 cm or less. The accuracy figure means the error grows a little with distance, which is normal for a time of flight sensor. The blind zone is the area very close to the sensor where it cannot measure; a robot bumper or a mechanical stop should cover that space. The 0.1 to 2 m ranging mode is useful for close work, while the 20 m mode covers a wider approach zone. The mode should be selected for the task rather than left at the widest setting.

Interfaces and Platforms

The sensor supports GMSL2 and USB3.0, so it can connect to an embedded board or an industrial PC. It is compatible with RK3576 and Jetson platforms through a Linux SDK, which lets a developer read the point cloud and integrate it with the robot software. GMSL2 is useful where the cable run is long or the environment is noisy, while USB3.0 is simpler for a bench or a prototype. The SDK and the sample code should be checked at the start of a project, because the integration effort often decides the schedule more than the sensor itself.

Applications

A 3d laser sensor is used on AGVs and AMRs for obstacle detection and docking, on forklifts for pallet and rack recognition, and on industrial machines for presence and position checks. In a warehouse, the wide field of view can cover the path ahead and the floor at the same time. In a service robot, it can detect a person and a step. The sensor is one part of the perception stack: the mounting height, the tilt and the software settings all affect what the robot actually sees, so the installation should be tested in the real environment.

Integration Notes

Mount the sensor so the field of view is not blocked by the vehicle body, a bumper or a cable. Check the power supply and the data cable, and keep the optical window clean. A dirty window reduces the range and can create false points. The point cloud should be checked at the expected working distance, with a target of known size, before the robot is run at speed. If the sensor is used for safety, the risk assessment should confirm that the field of view and the response time meet the required stop distance.

Working With Hinson

Our product range covers laser sensors, magnetic sensors, high precision distance sensors, LIDAR scanners, vision sensors, navigation sensors and communication modules for mobile robots and industrial automation. Buyers who need a 3d laser sensor can send the application, the working distance, the field of view and the host platform. Our team will confirm the model, the interface and the SDK support before quoting. A trial unit is the best way to check the point cloud on the actual vehicle.

Send us the robot or machine details and the detection task, and we will reply with the recommended sensor, the trial plan and the next steps. A clear brief on the working distance and the host platform at the start helps avoid a sensor that fits the bracket but not the software, and it lets us confirm the trial unit and the delivery date.