360° Non-Repetitive Scanning 3D LiDAR

M360 3D LiDAR Sensor for AGV, AMR & Mobile Robots

360° Non-Repetitive Scanning 3D LiDAR

Innovative non-repetitive scanning technology captures richer spatial information per frame. Combined with high-precision ranging and industrial-grade reliability, providing comprehensive 3D perception for autonomous driving, robot navigation, and smart cities.

360° 200kHz 50m IP67 <4.5W
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Core Advantages

Four core technologies for superior 3D perception

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Non-Repetitive Scanning

Each rotation covers different angles, progressively filling the vertical field of view over time for higher spatial resolution and richer environmental data.

FOV 70°×360°
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High-Precision Perception

200kHz point rate, 0.05~50m range (90% reflectivity), ≤2cm accuracy (@10m) for reliable environmental modeling and target detection.

Resolution 0.9°~0.18°
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Industrial-Grade Protection

IP67 rated, -10°C~+60°C wide temperature range for harsh outdoor environments. Only 408g, compact and lightweight.

Only 408g

Low Power Design

Power under 4.5W with built-in IMU. Supports PTP v2 precise time synchronization for convenient multi-sensor fusion.

PTP v2

Technical Specifications

M360 and M360-D dual versions for diverse application needs

Spec M360 M360-D
Scanning TypeNon-repetitiveNon-repetitive
Horizontal FOV360°360°
Vertical FOV-10°~60° (70°)-10°~60° (70°)
Range0.05~50m (90% reflectivity)0.05~50m (90% reflectivity)
Point Rate200kHz200kHz
Range Accuracy≤2cm(@10m)≤2cm(@10m)
Angular ResolutionH: 0.9°~0.18°, V: 0.36°H: 0.9°~0.18°, V: 0.36°
Return ModeSingle ReturnDual Return
ProtectionIP67IP67
Input Voltage12~32VDC12~32VDC
Power<4.5W<4.5W
Dimensions78×78×81mm78×78×81mm
Weight408g408g
InterfaceEthernet×1, CAN×1Ethernet×1, CAN×1
ProtocolTCP/UDP, PTP v2TCP/UDP, PTP v2

Applications

Discover M360 real-world applications across industries

LiDAR to Digital Twin: How to Create Actionable Infrastructure Models from Point Clouds

An end-to-end guide to building digital twins from LiDAR point clouds — covering scan-to-model workflows, platform comparisons, and ROI analysis for facilities and infrastructure.

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LiDAR for Slope Monitoring and Landslide Early Warning: How It Works and When to Deploy

A practical engineering guide comparing four LiDAR deployment methods — fixed TLS, vehicle-mobile, UAV, and handheld — for slope deformation monitoring and landslide early warning.

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Repetitive vs Non-Repetitive LiDAR Scanning: Which Is Better for Robot Obstacle Avoidance?

Most 3D LiDARs use repetitive scanning, which creates fixed blind gaps between scan lines. Non-repetitive scanning eliminates these gaps over time — here's what that means for your AGV or AMR.

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LiDAR for Physical AI: What Sensor Specs Actually Matter

Physical AI demands real-time 3D perception. Here's which LiDAR specs — point rate, FOV, blind zone, power — actually affect your robot's ability to perceive, reason, and act.

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NDAA Section 164 LiDAR Ban: What It Means and How to Choose Compliant Sensors

Section 164 of the FY2025 NDAA took effect June 30, 2026, banning Chinese-made LiDAR from U.S. defense projects. What robotics teams need to know and which sensors qualify.

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GPS-Denied LiDAR SLAM: Robot Navigation in Tunnels, Mines & Indoors

Compare 6 LiDAR SLAM algorithms for GPS-denied environments — tunnel inspection, mining, and warehouse AGV deployments.

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Scan-vs-BIM: How LiDAR Automates Construction Progress Monitoring

Scan-vs-BIM compares as-built point clouds against BIM models to catch construction errors early. A practical guide to workflow, sensor selection, and ROI.

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LiDAR for Heritage Preservation: 3D Digitization to Long-Term Monitoring

How LiDAR transforms heritage preservation — high-precision 3D scanning, deformation monitoring for buildings, carvings, and archaeological sites.

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Point Cloud Registration: ICP vs NDT vs TEASER++ vs CPD Compared

Compare four point cloud registration algorithms — ICP, NDT, TEASER++, and CPD. Accuracy benchmarks, speed tradeoffs, and which method fits your pipeline.

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Best Point Cloud Annotation Tools for LiDAR in 2026

Compare 8 point cloud annotation platforms for LiDAR — pricing, features, 3D labeling speed, and automation. Pick the right tool for your project.

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LiDAR for Tunnel and Underground Infrastructure Inspection

How LiDAR transforms tunnel inspection — crack detection to digital twins. Compare stationary, mobile, and handheld scanning approaches.

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LiDAR Bathymetry and Flood Monitoring: How It Works and Why Agencies Are Switching

Airborne LiDAR bathymetry uses green laser to map underwater terrain. Discover how topo-bathymetric LiDAR transforms flood risk assessment and coastal survey.

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Bathymetric LiDAR Explained: How Laser Scanning Maps Coastlines and Flood Zones from the Air

How bathymetric LiDAR uses green laser light to measure water depth from the air — physics, applications in coastal management and flood modeling.

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How LiDAR Sensors Are Transforming Smart City Traffic Management

Cities are replacing inductive loops and cameras with LiDAR at intersections. Real-world deployments show 99%+ detection accuracy, privacy-compliant monitoring, and V2X integration.

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LiDAR Stockpile Volume Measurement: How It Works and Why Mines Are Switching

How LiDAR measures stockpile volume in mining — fixed-mount, drone, and handheld approaches compared to total station and photogrammetry, with accuracy benchmarks.

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How LiDAR Sensors Are Transforming Precision Agriculture: From Crop Monitoring to Yield Prediction

How 3D LiDAR scanning enables crop height measurement, LAI estimation, and yield prediction — compared to multispectral imaging and photogrammetry.

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How LiDAR Is Replacing Cameras for Perimeter Security: A Technical Comparison

Comparing LiDAR, cameras, and radar for perimeter intrusion detection — false alarm rates, night performance, weather resilience, and privacy compliance.

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Best LiDAR Sensors for Quadruped Robots: Spot, Unitree Go2, and Custom Builds Compared

Comparing LiDAR options for quadruped robots — from Boston Dynamics Spot to Unitree Go2 to custom builds. Weight, power, FOV, and mounting positions analyzed.

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Point Cloud Processing 101: A Beginner's Guide to CloudCompare for Handheld LiDAR Scans

Learn how to process handheld LiDAR point cloud data in CloudCompare — from importing raw scans to exporting deliverables like floor plans, 3D meshes, and volume calculations.

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How RTK GNSS Improves Handheld LiDAR SLAM: Outdoor Mapping Without Drift

RTK GNSS provides centimeter-level absolute positioning that eliminates SLAM drift in outdoor handheld LiDAR scanning. Learn how RTK-SLAM fusion works and accuracy gains.

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How LiDAR 3D Scanning Is Transforming Heritage Preservation and Architecture Documentation

LiDAR captures millimeter-accurate digital records of historic buildings — without touching them. From Notre-Dame to ancient city walls, a guide to methods, workflows, and real cases.

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Indoor Space Mapping with Handheld LiDAR: A Practical Guide

Step-by-step guide to mapping indoor spaces with a handheld LiDAR scanner — from pre-scan planning and path strategy to SLAM configuration and point cloud processing.

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Livox Mid-360 vs M360: Which LiDAR Is Better for Handheld SLAM Scanning?

Side-by-side comparison of Livox Mid-360 and M360 for handheld SLAM scanning — range, accuracy, weight, power, FOV, and real-world mapping performance.

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How Much Does a Handheld LiDAR Scanner Cost? A Real Breakdown

From $1,000 DIY rigs to $60,000 commercial systems — a detailed cost breakdown of handheld LiDAR scanners, covering sensors, compute, batteries, and software.

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How SLAM Technology Works in Handheld LiDAR Scanners

Learn how SLAM algorithms power handheld LiDAR scanners, what causes drift, and the specs that separate survey-grade from consumer-grade accuracy.

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LiDAR vs Photogrammetry for Handheld 3D Scanning: Which Delivers Better Accuracy?

Compare handheld LiDAR and photogrammetry for 3D scanning accuracy, speed, cost, and real-world performance. Learn which technology fits your workflow.

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LiDAR vs Photogrammetry: Which Is Better for Handheld 3D Scanning?

Handheld 3D scanner vs photogrammetry — accuracy, cost, speed, and real-world use cases compared. Find out which method fits your project.

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Handheld LiDAR Scanners for Scan-to-BIM: Complete Workflow Guide

Learn how to use handheld LiDAR scanners for scan-to-BIM workflows — from hardware selection and field scanning to point cloud processing in Revit. Practical guide with accuracy benchmarks.

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How to Choose a LiDAR Sensor for a Handheld 3D Scanner

A robotics engineer's guide to selecting the right LiDAR for handheld SLAM scanning — comparing Livox M360, LD19, Pandar40P, and mechanical multi-line options.

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FAST-LIO2 vs R3LIVE vs Point-LIO: Which SLAM Algorithm Fits Your Handheld Scanner?

Compare three HKU-MARS SLAM algorithms for handheld scanning. Which handles fast motion, degraded environments, and colored point clouds best?

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What Sensors Does an Autonomous Forklift Need? A Complete Breakdown

A practical breakdown of every sensor type an autonomous forklift requires — LiDAR, cameras, ultrasonics, IMUs, and encoders — with comparison tables and a selection checklist.

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AGV LiDAR Comparison Matrix 2026: 12 Sensors Tested

Side-by-side specs for 12 LiDAR sensors used in AGVs and AMRs — 2D and 3D, from budget options to industrial-grade. Includes decision framework by use case.

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RoboSense Q1 Robot LiDAR Shipments Surged 1,458%

185,500 robot LiDAR units shipped in Q1 2026. Why pricing is compressing, and what this means for AGV sensor selection.

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How to Choose the Right LiDAR for AGV Fleets: A Data-Driven Selection Framework

A data-driven framework covering 8 hardware parameters, SLAM compatibility, a 3-year TCO model, and a 15-point evaluation checklist for AGV LiDAR selection.

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The Real Cost of LiDAR on Your Robot Fleet: A TCO Breakdown

Why the cheapest AGV LiDAR could cost you 5x more. Our 3-year TCO model reveals downtime, calibration, and hidden costs that spec sheets don't show.

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How to Upgrade Your AMR Fleet from 2D to 3D LiDAR: A Complete Migration Guide

A practical migration guide covering sensor selection, ROI analysis, and step-by-step deployment for switching your AMR fleet to 3D LiDAR. Includes M360, RoboSense Airy, and Hesai JT128 comparison.

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AGV LiDAR Near-Blind Zone: Is 5cm Enough? 6 Sensors Compared

Compare near-blind zone specs of 6 leading LiDAR sensors: M360, MID-360, Hesai XT32, Hokuyo, SICK, and Livox Mid-70. Includes measured data, decision tree, and ISO 3691-4 safety analysis.

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AGV/AMR LiDAR Selection Guide (2026): How to Pick the Right Sensor

Blind zone, FOV, IP rating, dual echo — practical LiDAR selection recommendations for warehouse, factory, and outdoor AGVs.

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2D vs 3D LiDAR: Should Your Robot Upgrade? A Practical Guide

How big are 2D LiDAR blind zones really? Which scenarios justify upgrading to 3D? Cost analysis based on real deployments.

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"Eyes" in Urban Renewal: How M360 LiDAR Solves Survey Challenges

How M360 LiDAR is applied in urban renewal to solve traditional survey challenges, improve mapping efficiency and reduce costs.

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Measure What You See: M360 LiDAR for High-Precision Industrial Scanning

M360 LiDAR in industrial scanning: factory renovation, warehouse modeling, and equipment maintenance for high-precision measurement.

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Substation Inspection: How M360 LiDAR Solves Quadruped Robot Stair-Climbing

Real-world substation inspection: M360 LiDAR solves quadruped robot navigation on 40° steep stairs with 5cm near-blind zone, IP67, and dual-echo penetration.

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After Buying 20+ LiDARs: My Selection Checklist

M360 vs MID-360 comparison: range, blind zone, FOV, power, supply, dual-echo, IP67, IMU with scenario-based recommendations.

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Multi-Device Interference: How M360 LiDAR Solves It

M360 LiDAR anti-interference for multi-device environments: dual-echo penetration, 5cm near-blind zone, IP67 protection.

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Six Months with Campus Delivery Robots: 3D LiDAR Lessons

SmartBotParts M360 vs Livox MID-360 on campus delivery robots: 70° FOV low-profile mount, 5cm near-blind zone, cold/hot temp, dual-echo rain.

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One LiDAR, Five SLAM Algorithms Benchmarked

M360 benchmarked with FAST-LIO2, LIO-SAM, Point-LIO, RT-LOAM, Cartographer: mapping quality, CPU usage, best-fit scenarios.

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Humanoid Robot LiDAR: Head or Waist Mount?

LiDAR mounting for humanoid robots: head vs waist. M360 70° FOV, IP67, dual-echo performance in waist-mount config.

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Outdoor Logistics: Why It's Harder Than Indoor

Indoor AGV pitfalls outdoors: rain noise, high temp power loss, dust. M360 dual-echo rain resistance, 60°C operating temp, IP67 dust protection.

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