FAQ

Below you can find answers to our most frequently asked questions. If you can’t find what you are looking for, contact us today.
We are interested in purchasing Lidar systems. What does Visimind sell?
Visimind is the primary distributor for Velodyne Lidar in EMEA region as well as the sole and authorized reseller for all Velodyne Lidar in Scandinavia, Poland and Baltic countries. We normally stock all sensors for 1-2 day deliveries. Be advised however, that due to the ongoing situation regarding global supply chains and semiconductors, certain models might not be in stock. We are doing our outmost to secure supply for all customers and in case the model is not in stock you will be notified along with all relevant information.
We also have demonstration units and Try & buy so you can test before committing to a purchase.
 
For customers seeking a complete solutions we also offer our own integrations with software specifically designed for a large variety of applications. We also have the ability to customize the software and hardware in order to tailor the integration for your specific application. Our integrations come with a warranty and support guarantee as a matter of course.
What comes with the Velodyne sensors?
When you buy a sensor  the interface box, cable from interface box to a lidar, and power supply are included.
You can view the real-time generated point cloud on the computer, but the point cloud is not georeferenced.
Velodyne offers free software VeloView just to see what is the output from a lidar.
Can I get point cloud from the Lidar?

The Lidar is only a laser scanner so it outputs the laser measurements. You can view the real-time generated point cloud on the computer, but the point cloud is not georeferenced.
Velodyne offers free software VeloView just to see what is the output from a lidar
You can connect simple GPS directly to the interface box and have a precise timestamp for the point cloud.

To have a system for creation of precise 3D point cloud you may also need an Inertial Navigation System and software.
Visimind offers the OxTS solution that supports all Velodyne lidars.

How many sensors can one use together?
One can use as many you can. This is possible with phase lock and one can set them that they don’t look the same direction.
Can velodyne sensors track objects?
The sensors can’t not itself. One need to develop his own software or purchase additionally Velodyne’s new “Vella Developlent Kit” (VDK) (VDK) comes with a range of plug-and-play software solutions such as 3D Object Perception, Velocity Measurement, Scene Segmentation, Obstacle & Free Space Detection, Lidar Extrensic Calibration, Lidar Odometry.
What rotation rate or refresh rate do the Velodyne Lidars have?

The rotation or refresh rates vary by model. For example, the Puck has a rotation rate of 5 Hz – 20 Hz. For more information regarding other models’ rotation or refresh rates and other technical details please contact us.

What range accuracy do the Velodyne Lidars have?

The range accuracy varies by model. For example, the Puck has a typical range accuracy of up to ±3 cm. For more information regarding other models’ range accuracies and other technical details please contact us.

What is the Laser Product Classification of the Velodyne Lidars?

All Velodyne Lidars are Class 1 Eye-safe.