Ultra near field vision for your autonomous robot
Our Velarray M1600 lidar puts the A in AMR
Ultra near field vision for your autonomous robot
Our Velarray M1600 lidar puts the A in AMR
Velodyne is trusted by 450+ leading technology companies
Autonomous and ready to roll (or walk)
Customer inspired, Velodyne engineered
M1600 was designed for high-volume mobile robotic applications, with direct input from robotics and last-mile delivery customers.
• Nearly 365-day, 24/7 operation
• Real-time perception data for AMRs
• Creates safe and efficient environments
Customer inspired, Velodyne engineered
M1600 was designed for high-volume mobile robotic applications, with direct input from robotics and last-mile delivery customers.
• 365-day, 24/7 operation
• Real-time perception data for AMRs
• Creates safe and efficient environments
Sleek, embeddable design
We designed the aesthetically pleasing, compact M1600 to be a perfect fit for external mounting. It was also developed with a streamlined single connector for ease of embeddability.
Sleek, embeddable design
We designed the aesthetically pleasing, compact M1600 to be a perfect fit for external mounting. It was also developed with a streamlined single connector for ease of embeddability.
Can you have both a dense point cloud AND use less power?
Yes and yes.
The M1600 not only has the best field of view in its class but also consumes less power. With more object detection capability, you can even reduce costs by potentially using only one sensor. And less power consumption means extending system operation range and reducing heat load. It truly is the best of both worlds.
Can you have both a dense point cloud AND use less power?
Yes and yes.
The M1600 not only has the best field of view in its class but also consumes less power. With more object detection capability, you can even reduce costs by potentially using only one sensor. And less power consumption means extending system operation range and reducing heat load. It truly is the best of both worlds.
Splash, Water & Dust Resistant
Industrial Grade IP67 rated, the M1600 has complete protection against dust and is water resistant. Sensors are vibration and shock tested for quality and reliability during design verification testing. Install without your own housing for off the shelf integration and be ready for all environmental conditions.
Splash, Water & Dust Resistant
Industrial Grade IP67 rated, the M1600 has complete protection against dust and is water resistant. Sensors are vibration and shock tested for quality and reliability during design verification testing. Install without your own housing for off the shelf integration and be ready for all environmental conditions.
Dual return mode for the win
The M1600’s dual return mode enables the accurate capture of complex environments by greatly increasing the number of usable data points. Hard to detect small objects and surfaces? No problem. All of this is done with our advanced firmware that provides lower data bandwidth, allowing for simpler algorithms and reduced false positives.
Dual return mode for the win
The M1600’s dual return mode enables the accurate capture of complex environments by greatly increasing the number of usable data points. Hard to detect small objects and surfaces? No problem. All of this is done with our advanced firmware that provides lower data bandwidth, allowing for simpler algorithms and reduced false positives.
Pair Velarray M1600 with VDK to accelerate your roadmap
We've done the hard work for you. Vella Development Kit (VDK) is the lidar perception software solution you're looking for.
Tell me more about VDK
Not a lidar expert?
Not a problem. Working seamlessly with the M1600, VDK helps developers to deploy lidar with ease and efficiency. By using our software and sensors together, you can effortlessly advance full-stack autonomous system innovation.
Not a lidar expert?
Not a problem. Working seamlessly with the M1600, VDK helps developers to deploy lidar with ease and efficiency. By using our software and sensors together, you can effortlessly advance full-stack autonomous system innovation.
Plug and play today
In 2021, we bolstered our software offerings with the launch of Vella Development Kit (VDK), Velodyne’s software development kit for teams of all sizes.
• VDK is an end-to-end solution
• Off-the-shelf library of software functions
• Fast track your solution development
Plug and play today
In 2021, we bolstered our software offerings with the launch of Vella Development Kit (VDK), Velodyne’s software development kit for teams of all sizes.
• VDK is an end-to-end solution
• Off-the-shelf library of software functions
• Fast track your solution development
Turning data into action
VDK's operational design domains (ODD) is our perception secret sauce. Optimized for roadways, warehouses and sidewalk environments with much more to come.
Turning data into action
VDK's operational design domains (ODD) is our perception secret sauce. Optimized for roadways, warehouses and sidewalk environments with much more to come.
Our Stan robots are industrial outdoor autonomous valets, and therefore particularly demanding for components in terms of environment (especially vibration, temperature and weather) and performance. The Velarray M1600's solid-state architecture and small form factor make it a particularly relevant candidate. Our first tests in various weather conditions have demonstrated a promising potential for improving the detection and measurement performance of vehicles. While we design our next generation robots, we face strong challenges on architecture, durability and sensing performance and we believe the M1600 is the best candidate to tackle them all.
ANTHONY TROUBLÉ
Robot Team Manager, Stanley RoboticsOur Stan robots are industrial outdoor autonomous valets, and therefore particularly demanding for components in terms of environment (especially vibration, temperature and weather) and performance. The Velarray M1600's solid-state architecture and small form factor make it a particularly relevant candidate. Our first tests in various weather conditions have demonstrated a promising potential for improving the detection and measurement performance of vehicles. While we design our next generation robots, we face strong challenges on architecture, durability and sensing performance and we believe the M1600 is the best candidate to tackle them all.
FAQs
How near can the M1600 see?
The M1600 has a perception range of 0.1 m to 30 m.
Is the M1600 only for robotics?
No, the M1600 can be used for a wide variety of industries, including, industrial, warehousing, infrastructure, military/aerospace, delivery, manufacturing, logistics, e-commerce, data centers, healthcare, biotech, research and development.
Can the M1600 be used in the dark?
Yes, because lidar is its own light source, it can operate in all lighting and weather conditions, unlike camera and radar.
Do you have to use VDK and the Velarray M1600 together?
No, while they work seamlessly together as a full-stack solution, you can pick and choose. Note that the VDK only runs on Velodyne sensors.
What platforms does VDK support?
VDK supports:
NVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier class embedded computer
or
Intel Core i7 class CPU with NVIDIA RTX 2080 class GPU (8GB RAM)
What if I have a software team – is VDK still useful?
Absolutely. Use our expertise to get started faster with building your applications using the perception functions from VDK. The software team can focus on their application development and customer deployment without spending resources on developing any perception capabilities.
