2019-11-29 rev.1.2
SLAMTEC Mapper
Laser Mapping Sensor
Introduction and Datasheet(PREVIEW)
Model: M1M1
20M
SLAM 3.0
SharpEdge
www.slamtec.com
Shanghai Slamtec.Co.,Ltd
Contents
CONTENTS ................................................................................................................................................................... 1
INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................................................... 3
SYSTEM COMPOSITION AND CONNECTION ................................................................................................................................ 4
MECHANISM .................................................................................................................................................................................. 4
SAFETY AND SCOPE ....................................................................................................................................................................... 6
DATA OUTPUT ............................................................................................................................................................................... 6
APPLICATION SCENARIOS ............................................................................................................................................................. 6
SPECIFICATION ........................................................................................................................................................... 7
MEASUREMENT PERFORMANCE ................................................................................................................................................... 7
LASER POWER SPECIFICATION ...................................................................................................................................................... 7
OPTICAL WINDOW ........................................................................................................................................................................ 8
COORDINATE SYSTEM DEFINITION OF SCANNING DATA .......................................................................................................... 8
COMMUNICATION INTERFACE ...................................................................................................................................................... 9
OTHER PARAMETERS ................................................................................................................................................................... 11
SELF-PROTECTION AND STATUS DETECTION ................................................................................................. 12
SDK AND SUPPORT ................................................................................................................................................. 13
MECHANICAL DIMENSIONS.................................................................................................................................. 14
REVISION HISTORY .................................................................................................................................................. 15
APPENDIX ................................................................................................................................................................... 16
IMAGE AND TABLE INDEX............................................................................................................................................................ 16
Introduction
SLAMTEC Mapper is a new type of laser sensor introduced by SLAMTEC, which is
different from traditional LIDAR. It has built-in functions of simultaneous
localization and mapping (SLAM), and is suitable for many applications such as
robot navigation and positioning, environmental mapping and hand-held
measurement.
SLAMTEC Mapper uses high-performance SLAM map optimization engine and
SharpEdge™ fine mapping technology, which can actively detect and correct
closed-loop, and achieve 100,000 square meters high-precision map and pose.
SLAMTEC Mapper can work without additional sensors or data input. Because of
the built-in 9-DOF inertial navigation system, SLAMTEC Mapper in the hand-held
mapping mode can work normally in fluctuating environment with inclination, to
ensure the best map data quality.
SLAMTEC Mapper provides a complete SDK development kit, mobile phone and
PC-side evaluation tools to facilitate users to expand development and data
acquisition. At the same time, combined with the supporting ROS driver, the
generated map and pose data can be directly used in the ROS environment, which
is fully compatible.
SLAMTEC Mapper can be directly used as a LIDAR sensor in addition to its own
mapping and positioning functions. Through SDK or ROS node, the LIDAR data
can be quickly accessed to users'existing systems.
3 / 16
Copyright (c) 2009-2013 RoboPeak Team
Copyright (c) 2013-2019 Shanghai Slamtec Co., Ltd.
System Composition and Connection
SLAMTEC Mapper developer kit includes LIDAR sensors and data processing units.
Users only need to connect to 5V DC power supply, then with Ethernet or WiFi
SLAMTEC Mapper can be easily communicated.
SLAMTEC Mapper developer kit supports DC power supply for DC sockets. Users
can obtain real-time map and pose data generated by SLAMTEC Mapper through
WiFi signal, and can also realize high-speed and stable data path through Ethernet
interface.
LIDAR
Data Processing Unit
Figure 1-1 SLAMTEC Mapper System Composition
Mechanism
SLAMTEC Mapper developer kit uses SLAMTEC's unique SLAM optimization
algorithm and high-performance LIDAR to fuse map data more than 10 times per
second and construct up to 100,000 square meters of mapping area. The LIDAR
carries out 7000 measurements per second, and the longest ranging distance can
reach 20 meters. The built-in processing system can process data in real time and
output high-precision map and pose.
4 / 16
Copyright (c) 2009-2013 RoboPeak Team
Copyright (c) 2013-2019 Shanghai Slamtec Co., Ltd.
Figure 1-2 Block Diagram of working principle of SLAMTEC Mapper
Driven by the motor mechanism, the SLAMTEC Mapper's ranging core will rotate
clockwise to achieve 360-degree omni-directional map of the surrounding
environment.
* Note: There is no direct connection
and disproportionate relationship
between the sensor mapping and the
environmental schematic here. This is
for illustrative purposes only.
Figure 1-3 The Obtained Environment Map from SLAMTEC Mapper
5 / 16
Copyright (c) 2009-2013 RoboPeak Team
Copyright (c) 2013-2019 Shanghai Slamtec Co., Ltd.
Safety and Scope
SLAMTEC Mapper uses a low-power infrared laser as the emission source and is
driven by a modulated pulse mode. The laser can only launch in a very short time.
Class I
Therefore, it can ensure the safety of humans and pets, and can meet the Class I
level of laser safety standards. The product conforms to 21 CFR 1040.10 and
1040.11, except for deviation according to Laser Notice No. 50 of 24 June 2007.
Caution: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than
those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
The modulated laser can effectively avoid the interference from ambient light and
sunlight during ranging scanning process, which makes SLAMTEC Mapper work
excellent in all kinds of indoor environment and outdoor environment without
direct sunlight.
Data Output
SLAMTEC Mapper developer kit can achieve 0.05m resolution and less than 0.02m
positioning accuracy, and can actively detect and correct the closed-loop by using
SLAMTEC's high-performance SLAM map optimization engine and SharpEdge™
fine mapping technology. The output data includes real-time LIDAR scanning data,
real-time map data, real-time pose coordinates (x, y, theta) and positioning
quality.
With SLAMWARE SDK or ROS Node driver, relevant data can be obtained.
Application Scenarios
SLAMTEC Mapper can be used in the following application scenarios:
o General robot navigation and localization
o Environment mapping
o Architectural engineering
6 / 16
Copyright (c) 2009-2013 RoboPeak Team
Copyright (c) 2013-2019 Shanghai Slamtec Co., Ltd.
Specification
Measurement Performance
For Model M1M1 Only
Item
Detail
Parameter
Distance Range1
The largest distance measured by radar
20m
Sample Rate
Laser points sampled per second by radar
7000 Hz
Maximum Area
Maximum Mapping Area
300m * 300m
2
Mapping resolution
Maximum moving
speed
Maximum rotation
speed
0.05m
Maximum Linear Speed of Product
Mobility
Maximum angular velocity of product
rotation
1 m/s
TBD
Accuracy
< 0.02m
Graph Optimizing
Working Time3
Maximum Inclination
Angle
Frequency of data
refresh
About 1hr
Maximum Inclination Angle in Mapping
Process
Frequency of data and location
information updates
±3°
8 Hz
Figure 2-1 SLAMTEC Mapper Performance
Laser Power Specification
For Model M1M1 Only
Item
Unit
Min
Typical
Max
Comments
Laser
wavelength
Nanometer(nm)
895
905
915
Infrared Light
Band
Laser power4
Watt (W)
-
28
-
Peak power
Pulse length
Nanosecond(ns)
-
10
-
-
-
-
Duty Ratio
Laser Safety
Class
0.007
-
-
IEC-60825
Class 1
Figure 2-2 SLAMTEC Mapper Specification
1
Measured at 92% reflectivity
Each pixel in the map represents an area of 0.05m x 0.05m
3
Depending on the difference of environment, beyond the time limit, it will enter the non-graph optimization
mapping mode.
4
Laser power is instantaneous, and the actual average power will be much lower than this value.
2
7 / 16
Copyright (c) 2009-2013 RoboPeak Team
Copyright (c) 2013-2019 Shanghai Slamtec Co., Ltd.
Optical Window
To make SLAMTEC Mapper working normally, please ensure proper space to be
5
left for its emitting and receiving laser lights when designing the host system . The
obscuring of the host system for the ranging window will impact the performance
and resolution of SLAMTEC Mapper. If you need cover the SLAMTEC Mapper with
translucent materials or have other special needs, please contact SLAMTEC about
the feasibility.
Optical Window
Figure 2-3 SLAMTEC Mapper Window
Coordinate System Definition of Scanning Data
SLAMTEC Mapper adopts a coordinate system that follows the right-hand rule.
The front of the sensor is defined as the x-axis of the coordinate system, and the
origin of the coordinate system is the rotation center of the ranging core. Specific
coordinate system definitions are shown in the following figure:
X
Y
Figure 2-4 SLAMTEC Mapper Scanning Data Coordinate System Definition
5
You can check the Mechanical Dimensions chapter for detailed window dimensions.
8 / 16
Copyright (c) 2009-2013 RoboPeak Team
Copyright (c) 2013-2019 Shanghai Slamtec Co., Ltd.
Communication interface
SLAMTEC Mapper uses a separate 5V DC power supply. Through simple plugand-play functions, users can connect it to mobile devices such as mobile phones
to create an integrated portable measurement scheme.
Specific interface definitions and ontology lines are shown in the following figure:
Figure 2-5 SLAMTEC Mapper Developer Kit Interface Definition Diagram
Figure 2-6 SLAMTEC Mapper Developer Kit Power Wire Diagram
9 / 16
Copyright (c) 2009-2013 RoboPeak Team
Copyright (c) 2013-2019 Shanghai Slamtec Co., Ltd.
Power Supply Interface
SLAMTEC Mapper developer kit supports DC power supply for DC sockets.
External power supply needs to ensure that the current output ability and ripple
characteristics of the power supply meet the requirements of the table below to
ensure the normal use of the map sensor.
For Model M1M1 Only
Item
Unit
Min
Typical
Max
Remark
Power Voltage
V
-
5
-
If the voltage exceeds the max
value, it may damage the core
Power Voltage
Ripple
mV
-
20
50
High ripple may cause the
core working failure.
System Start Current
mA
1400
1500
1600
TBD
TBD
TBD
5V Power,power off
450
500
1000
5V Power,power on
Power Current
mA
Figure 2-8 SLAMTEC Mapper Power Supply Specification
Data communication interface
SLAMTEC Mapper communicates with WiFi over Ethernet. Its transmission
standards and rates are shown in the following table:
Interface
Standard
Rate
Ethernet
802.3/802.3u
10/100M
WiFi
802.11a/b/g/n/ac
-
Figure 2-9 SLAMTEC Mapper Interface Specification
10 / 16
Copyright (c) 2009-2013 RoboPeak Team
Copyright (c) 2013-2019 Shanghai Slamtec Co., Ltd.
Other parameters
For Model M1M1 Only
Item
Unit
Min
Typical
Max
Weight
Gram (g)
TBD
230
TBD
Degree Celsius (oC)
-5
25
45
Degree Celsius (oC)
TBD
TBD
TBD
Working temperature
range
Storage temperature
range
Comments
Figure 2-10 SLAMTEC Mapper Other Parameters
11 / 16
Copyright (c) 2009-2013 RoboPeak Team
Copyright (c) 2013-2019 Shanghai Slamtec Co., Ltd.
Self-protection and Status Detection
When SLAMTEC Mapper is not working properly, users can get the working status
of the system through SDK health data acquisition interface, and try to restart
SLAMTEC Mapper to restore work.
12 / 16
Copyright (c) 2009-2013 RoboPeak Team
Copyright (c) 2013-2019 Shanghai Slamtec Co., Ltd.
SDK and Support
In order to facilitate users to use SLAMTEC Mapper for product development and
accelerate the development cycle, SLAMTEC provides RoboStudio, a software for
robot management and development, which can be debugged graphically
through network connection. In addition, SDK development kit which can run on
X86 windows, x86 Linux, arm Linux and other platforms is also provided to users.
For specific information, please contact SLAMTEC.
Figure 4-1 RoboStudio
13 / 16
Copyright (c) 2009-2013 RoboPeak Team
Copyright (c) 2013-2019 Shanghai Slamtec Co., Ltd.
Mechanical Dimensions
The mechanical dimensions of the SLAMTEC Mapper are shown as below:
Figure 5-1 SLAMTEC Mapper Mechanical Dimensions
14 / 16
Copyright (c) 2009-2013 RoboPeak Team
Copyright (c) 2013-2019 Shanghai Slamtec Co., Ltd.
Revision history
Date
Version
Description
2019-7-19
1.0
Initial version for SLAMTEC Mapper
2019-11-26
1.1
Added the current value of working current in
Table 2-7
2019-11-29
1.2
Modify figure 2-3 SLAMTEC Mapper window
15 / 16
Copyright (c) 2009-2013 RoboPeak Team
Copyright (c) 2013-2019 Shanghai Slamtec Co., Ltd.
Appendix
Image and Table Index
FIGURE 1-1 SLAMTEC MAPPER SYSTEM COMPOSITION ............................................................................................................. 4
FIGURE 1-2 BLOCK DIAGRAM OF WORKING PRINCIPLE OF SLAMTEC MAPPER ......................................................................... 5
FIGURE 1-3 THE OBTAINED ENVIRONMENT MAP FROM SLAMTEC MAPPER ............................................................................ 5
FIGURE 2-1 SLAMTEC MAPPER PERFORMANCE........................................................................................................................... 7
FIGURE 2-2 SLAMTEC MAPPER SPECIFICATION ........................................................................................................................... 7
FIGURE 2-3 SLAMTEC MAPPER WINDOW.................................................................................................................................... 8
FIGURE 2-4 SLAMTEC MAPPER SCANNING DATA COORDINATE SYSTEM DEFINITION ............................................................ 8
FIGURE 2-5 SLAMTEC MAPPER DEVELOPER KIT INTERFACE DEFINITION DIAGRAM ................................................................. 9
FIGURE 2-6 SLAMTEC MAPPER DEVELOPER KIT POWER WIRE DIAGRAM................................................................................. 9
FIGURE 2-8 SLAMTEC MAPPER POWER SUPPLY SPECIFICATION.............................................................................................. 10
FIGURE 2-9 SLAMTEC MAPPER INTERFACE SPECIFICATION ...................................................................................................... 10
FIGURE 2-10 SLAMTEC MAPPER OTHER PARAMETERS............................................................................................................. 11
FIGURE 4-1 ROBOSTUDIO .............................................................................................................................................................. 13
FIGURE 5-1 SLAMTEC MAPPER MECHANICAL DIMENSIONS .................................................................................................... 14
Manufacturer: SHANGHAI SLAMTEC CO., LTD.
Address: D-501 Shengyin Tower, 666 Shengxia Rd., Shanghai, China
Made in China
16 / 16
Copyright (c) 2009-2013 RoboPeak Team
Copyright (c) 2013-2019 Shanghai Slamtec Co., Ltd.