For the future of robotic, automotive, and industrial markets, there is a need for reliable, robust, and cost-efficient solutions. Whether you want your robot to avoid collisions or you want to avoid scratching your rims on curbstones.
Our Ultrasonic 3D Echolocation sensor will help you to solve these tasks.
The sensor works by combining the time-of-flight principle of conventional ultrasonic sensors with triangulation and advanced signal processing algorithms.
“The game-changing technology can be used for collision avoidance of autonomous vehicles, people tracking in smart buildings and gesture control for consumer electronics.”
Measurement cycle of an Ultrasonic 3D Echolocation Sensor:
Locate object positions in 3D, based on proven ultrasonic technology
Detect objects in the dark, through dust and dirt and in varying lighting conditions
Robust, energy-efficient, and suitable for a wide variety of industries
“Through powerful software, the sensor enables the precise detection of objects in real time […] This completely new method of positioning generates new ways […] of seeing the world via sound.”
Acoustic Properties
| Frequency | 40 kHz ± 1kHz |
| Sound Pressure Level | 120 dB SPL @ 30 cm |
| Mode of Operation | Pulsed (20 pulses max, cyclic) |
| Ultrasonic transmission by industry standard. | |
Performance
| Acoustic Transmission Frequency | 40 kHz |
| Operating Range | 20 cm – 500 cm* |
| Opening Angle | 120° |
| Distance Resolution | ± 30 mm |
| Distance Accuracy | ± 10% of distance measurement |
| Angular Resolution | 3° ( = 40 angular steps over 120°) |
| Refresh Rate | 20 Hz typical |
| Latency | Approx. 50 ms |
*False positives present below 20 cm
Interface
| User Interface |
USB Serial Connection (UART) |
| USB |
Mini-USB-B-Port Virtual COM-Port UART-Bridge [Silicon Labs CP210x OnBoard] |
| Serial Connection (UART) |
Molex Microlock Connector 576000 Baud No Parity 8 Data / 1 Stop – Bit |
| Logic Level (@3.3Vdc) | Low: ~1.2 V | High: ~1.9 V |
A downloadable version of the data sheet will be available soon.
Vertical Field of View (FOV)
Horizontal Field of View (FOV)
Data example
