anybody using Asus Xtion as cheap LiDAR ?  - Page 1
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author: legacy
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 16, 2014, 11:02:39 pm
content: hi guysanybody using Asus Xtion as cheap LiDAR ?it could be fun, and OpenNI is supporting Xtion.So, in case, any example of real usage ?

author: Rasz
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 17, 2014, 05:59:39 pm
content: internally its pretty much 1:1 same thing as kinect, and you can get used kinect at <$50, so why would you want to pay ~$200 for asus?btw they both have range limitations

author: Alexei.Polkhanov
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 17, 2014, 06:18:09 pm
content: Hmm, BOSCH range finder/distance meter for $70 new will probably do job much better than any of these if you only care about LIDAR functionality not 3D.

author: legacy
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 17, 2014, 06:55:46 pm
content: Quote from: Rasz on October 17, 2014, 05:59:39 pmbecause Xtion1) is smaller2) consumes less power3) does not require power supply (except USB)contro analysis1) lower drivers quality: that it not a problem if used as "LiDAR"2) does not work with some USB controllers (especially USB 3.0): it may be a problem with some USB-hub or linux embedded boards, so you have to check it out3) no motor, it allows only manual positioning: not a problem, in my application the unit needs to be mounted into a fixed holder

author: legacy
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 17, 2014, 06:56:42 pm
content: Quote from: Alexei.Polkhanov on October 17, 2014, 06:18:09 pmwhich one ? tell me more

author: legacy
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 17, 2014, 07:50:55 pm
content: p.s.guys, i am looking for a LiDAR forrobotics application, i am afraid that the BOSCH range finder is useless for my application.something likethat

author: legacy
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 31, 2014, 10:36:23 pm
content: anybody using Xtion for robotics stuff?

author: Corporate666
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: November 01, 2014, 12:39:56 am
content: What sort of distance do you need?Have you looked at the Sharp GP2Y series of optical distance sensors? They have some out to a few meters, IIRC. I had an FAE bring some samples by a few months back along with a project he was working on (gesture control using those sensors to detect hand motions). It worked pretty well and the parts are commonly available - and frequently used in robotics applications.

author: legacy
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 01, 2014, 01:36:28 am
content: Quote from: Corporate666 on November 01, 2014, 12:39:56 amhave you read the link ? i need a lidar forSLAMpurposes, the Sharp GP2Y is not good for that

author: NiHaoMike
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 03, 2014, 01:14:26 am
content: Quote from: legacy on October 17, 2014, 06:55:46 pmThe original Kinect can be hacked to be completely USB powered. Maybe the new Kinect can be hacked in a similar manner.https://www.eevblog.com/forum/reviews/kinect-teardown/

author: legacy
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 03, 2014, 03:09:29 am
content: yep, nice to know, thank youi like theXtionalso because it can be used in "lidar emulation", you only need arotating base