Lightweight IR LED-based time-of-flight sensor sees up to 60m
Based on infrared LED technology, the sensor has a field of view of approximately 2º, which means it measures distance over an area. At on meter of distance the area is approximately 3x3cm, at 10m it is approximately 30cm by 30cm, increasing linearly with range. For many applications this is a significant advantage and provides a more appropriate and stable data stream. Examples include drone flight over vegetation, a robot navigating close to a slatted fence, or irregular shaped objects being detected at high speed.
The 29x29x22mm unit (sensor + backboard) has a range resolution of 0.5cm below 14m and 2cm from 14m, with an accuracy of ±6cm or better in the first 14m and 1.5% beyond 14m. It operates from a 5V DC supply, drawing from 90mA to 330mA.
Terabee – www.terabee.com
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