3D LiDARs · Ouster & Velodyne
VLP-16 Puck
Velodyne Lidar’s Puck is a small and compact lidar that is performance and power optimized for usage across a variety of applications ranging from automotive, mapping, robotics, security, smart cities and more.
Specifications
Technical Specifications
Product Features
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Channels | 16 |
| Measurement Range | 100 m |
| Range Accuracy | Up to ±3 cm (Typical) |
| Field of View (Vertical) | +15.0° to -15.0° (30°) |
| Angular Resolution (Vertical) | 2.0° |
| Field of View (Horizontal) | 360° |
| Angular Resolution (Horizontal) | 0.1° to 0.4° |
| Data Points Generated | ~300,000 points per second (Single Return Mode), ~600,000 points per second (Dual Return Mode) |
| Rotation Rate | 5 Hz – 20 Hz |
| Operating Temperature | -10°C to +60°C |
| Weight | ~830 g (without Cabling and Interface Box) |
| Power Consumption | ~8 W |
| Operating Voltage | 9 V – 18 V |
| Environmental Protection | IP67 |
Overview
Velodyne VLP-16 Puck Long-Range 3D LiDAR for Robotics & Autonomous Systems
The Velodyne VLP-16 Puck is a compact 3D LiDAR sensor designed for robotics, industrial automation, autonomous vehicles, drones, mapping, and intelligent transportation applications. Its lightweight design and advanced sensing capabilities provide accurate environmental perception, real-time object detection, localization, mapping, and navigation for intelligent systems. Built for applications requiring SLAM, obstacle detection, collision avoidance, and autonomous navigation, the Velodyne VLP-16 LiDAR generates reliable 3D point cloud data that helps robotic and autonomous systems operate safely and efficiently in dynamic environments. The Velodyne VLP-16 Puck is well suited for Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs), Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs), UAVs, robotic platforms, mapping systems, and intelligent automation projects. Its advanced perception capabilities support real-time environmental awareness, path planning, and autonomous decision-making. With compact form factor, reliable sensing performance, and accurate spatial perception, the Velodyne VLP-16 Puck enables improved operational efficiency, safety, and situational awareness across a wide range of robotics and automation applications.