3D LiDARs · Ouster & Velodyne
VLP-16 Puck Lite
Velodyne Lidar’s Puck LITE is our lightest sensor - specially designed for applications that require a lower weight. Aside from the weight, the Puck LITE has identical performance to the Puck.
Specifications
Technical Specifications
Product Features
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Channels | 16 |
| Measurement Range | 100m |
| 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/Azimuth) | 0.1°-0.4° |
| Rotation Rate | 5 Hz – 20 Hz |
| Operating Temperature | -10°C to +60°C |
| Weight | ~590g (without Cabling and Interface Box) |
| Power Consumption | ~8 W |
| Operating Voltage | 9 – 18V |
| Environmental Protection | IP67 |
| Data Points Generated | ~300,000 points per second (Single Return Mode), ~600,000 points per second (Dual Return Mode) |
Overview
Velodyne VLP-16 Puck Lite 3D LiDAR for Robotics, Drones & Intelligent Automation
The Velodyne VLP-16 Puck Lite is a compact and lightweight 3D LiDAR sensor designed for robotics, industrial automation, drones, autonomous vehicles, and mapping applications. Its advanced multi-beam LiDAR technology delivers accurate environmental perception, real-time object detection, localization, and navigation capabilities for intelligent systems. Built for applications requiring SLAM, obstacle detection, collision avoidance, and autonomous navigation, the VLP-16 Puck Lite generates reliable 3D point cloud data that helps robotic and autonomous platforms operate safely and efficiently in dynamic environments. The Velodyne VLP-16 Puck Lite is well suited for Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs), Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs), UAVs, robotic platforms, mapping systems, and intelligent automation projects. Its lightweight design and dependable sensing performance make it ideal for applications requiring accurate spatial awareness and real-time environmental monitoring. With compact form factor, reliable performance, and advanced 3D LiDAR capabilities, the VLP-16 Puck Lite enables improved operational efficiency, safety, and situational awareness across a wide range of robotics and automation applications.