30 m @10% reflectivity
[100 m Max]
Ranging Capability
HESAI JT16 Hemispherical Robotics and Collision Avoidance Affordable Dome Lidar Sensor
Mini 360° x 40° 3D Lidar
Designed for Robotics and Industrial Applications
END MARKETS
$950.00
Miniature Size
Versatile Functionality
JT16 is a mini 3D lidar, designed for robotics and industrial applications. It has an ultra-compact size that is 70% smaller in volume than similar products, enabling flexible and seamless installation. With a 360° x 40° field of view, the JT16 elevates perception from 2D to 3D, empowering a broader range of robotics and industrial applications.
Key Specifications
0.6° (H) x 2.67° (V)
Angular Resolution
5 Hz; 10 Hz
Scanning frequency
<200 g
Weight
360° x 40°
Field of View
4.3 W
Power Consumption
Φ55 x H64 mm
Dimensions
Built inside
IMU
Compact and Lightweight
JT16’s small form factor enables seamless, embedded installation, with an exposed window height of just over 20 mm.
True 3D perception
100-Meter Effective Ranging Capability
The JT16 can scan a space with a diameter of 200 meters in a single frame, covering a ground detection area of 30,000 square metersequivalent to four international standard football fields. Through mobile scanning, it efficiently performs SLAM of the surrounding environment, providing robots and industrial equipment with precise localization and navigation.
Smart Inspection and Noise Filtering
The JT’s built-in waveform processing technology enables smart inspection for cover lens contamination and filters out 99.9% of rain and fog noise, meeting the demands for all-weather perception across various scenarios and significantly expanding the product’s applications.
APPLICATIONS
Service Robots
Robotic Lawn Mover
AGV
AMR
HESAI Lidar Sensor Selection Guide
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| JT16 | JT32 | JT64P | JT128 | FTX140/180 | FT120 | ATX | AT128 | AT360 | ETXP | XT16 | XT32 XT32M1X |
XT32M XT32m2X |
QT128 | OT128 | Pandar128 | |
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| Object Detection | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Mapping | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ||||||||||
| Object Identification | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | |||||
| Automotive Grade | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | |||||||
| Channels | 16 | 32 | 64 | 128 | 192x256 | 120x160 | 256 | 128 | 360 | 1080/2160/4320 | 16/32 | 32 | 32 | 128 | 128 | 128 |
| Field of View | 360° X 40° | 360° X 40° | 360° X 189° | 360° X 99° | 140° X 105° / 180° X 140° | 100° X 75° | 140° x 20° | 120° X 25.4° | 18° X 120° | 120° × 20° | 360° X 31° | 360° X 31° | 360° X 40.3° | 360° X 105.2° | 360° X 40° | 360° x 40° |
| Range | 30m @ 10% Reflectivity | 30m @ 10% Reflectivity | 40m @ 10% Reflectivity | 20m @ 10% Reflectivity | 30m @ 10% Reflectivity | 22m @ 10% Reflectivity | 200 m @ 10% Reflectivity | 210m @ 10% Reflectivity | 250m | 300 m @ 10% Reflectivity | 80m @ 10% Reflectivity | 80m @ 10% Reflectivity | 80m @ 10% Reflectivity | 20m @ 10% Reflectivity | 200m @ 10% Reflectivity | 200 m @10% Reflectivity |
| Min Range | 0m | 0m | 0m | 0m | 0.1m | 1m | 0.05m | 0.05m | 0.5m | 0.05m | 0.3m | 0.3m | ||||
| Weight | 0.199kg | 0.199kg | 0.22kg | 0.22kg | 0.2kg | 0.7 kg | 0.36 kg | 0.94 kg | 950g | 0.6 kg | 0.8 kg | 0.8kg | 0.49 kg | 0.7 kg | 2.2 kg | 1.63 kg |
| Accuracy | 3cm | 5 cm | 5 cm | 5 cm | 5cm | 1 cm | 1cm | 1 cm | 3 cm | 3 cm | 5cm | |||||
| Max Range | 100m | 100m | 25m | 25m | 50m | 300m | 260m | 300m | 120m | 120m | 300m | 50m | 230m | 200m | ||
| Resolution Horizontal | 0.6° | 0.6° | 0.4° | 0.45° | 0.56° | 0.625° | 0.08° | 0.1° - 0.2° | 0.06° - 0.12° | 0.06° | 0.09° - 0.36° | 0.09° - 0.36° | 0.09° - 0.36° | 0.4° - 1.6° | 0.1° - 0.4° | 0.1° |
| Resolution Vertical | 2.67° | 1.29° | 1.5° | 0.8° | 0.56° | 0.625° | 0.1° | 0.2° - 0.8° | 0.05° - 0.1° | 0.055° | 1°/ 2° | 1° | 1.3° | 0.4° - 1.6° | 0.125° - 1.72° | 0.125° |
| Availability | Phasing Out | Taking Orders | Taking Orders | Now | Sampling Now. Production June 2026 | Phasing Out | Now | Now | Now | Sampling Now. Production 2027 | Now | Now | Now | Now | Now | Phasing Out |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the HESAI JT16 a good LiDAR sensor for AMR and AGV collision avoidance?
Yes. This compact 3D LiDAR provides 360° horizontal perception, a 40° vertical field of view, and short range 3D obstacle detection, helping mobile robots detect objects around them instead of relying only on flat 2D scanning.
How does it improve robot perception compared to a traditional 2D LiDAR?
It elevates sensing from 2D planar detection to 3D environmental awareness. The 360° x 40° field of view allows robots to understand height, shape, and surrounding space more effectively for navigation and obstacle avoidance.
What type of robots can use this LiDAR?
Service robots, robotic lawn mowers, AGVs, AMRs, and compact industrial robots that need short range 3D perception. Small size, low weight, and 4.3 W power consumption make it suitable for embedded robotic systems with limited space and battery capacity.
Why is 30 m @10% reflectivity important for robotics LiDAR?
It means the sensor can detect low reflectivity objects within a short range robotic operating environment. Robots often encounter dark, matte, or low reflective obstacles in warehouses, service areas, outdoor paths, and industrial spaces.
Can it support SLAM and localization?
Yes. It provides 360° 3D environmental data for mobile robotic navigation, useful for robots that need to map surroundings and localize themselves while moving.
What makes it suitable for compact robot design?
It measures Φ55 x H64 mm, weighs under 200 g, and has an exposed window height of just over 20 mm, allowing easier integration into small robots, autonomous platforms, and embedded industrial equipment.
Does the HESAI JT16 have a built in IMU?
Yes. The built in IMU supports motion awareness, positioning, and navigation workflows in mobile robotic systems that need stable perception while moving through dynamic environments.
Is it suitable for outdoor or demanding industrial environments?
Yes. Validation covers UV aging, high temperature, IP6K7 & IP6K9K protection, mechanical shock, salt spray, thermal shock with water splash, low temperature wakeup, humid heat cycling, vibration with thermal cycling, and electrical and electronic testing.
Is it energy efficient for battery powered robots?
Yes. With 4.3 W power consumption, it is a low power 3D LiDAR option for battery powered robots such as service robots, lawn mowers, and AMRs where power efficiency affects operating time.
When should a robotics team choose the HESAI JT16?
Choose the JT16 when you need compact 360° 3D perception, short range obstacle detection, SLAM support, low power consumption, and durable industrial validation in a small LiDAR package — especially where size, cost, and installation flexibility matter.