2026-06-08 · 6 min
FoV, range, resolution: reading a LiDAR datasheet
A short guide to interpret core LiDAR datasheet values.
BasicsDatasheetProcurement
Range depends on the target
Always compare measurement conditions (reflectivity, weather, detection probability).
FoV defines coverage
For robots, wide vertical FoV can matter more than extreme range.
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