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HESAI XT16 Mid Range High Accuracy Lidar Sensor

16 Channel 360° Spinning Mid-Range Lidar
High Precision. Minimum Range of Zero. Cost Efficient

$3,750.00

16 Channel 360° Spinning Mid-Range Lidar
High Precision. Minimum Range of Zero. Cost Efficient

Minimum Range of Zero

Objects can be effectively detected even if directly touching the sensor’s enclosure; blind range of zero.

Mid-Range Lidar

HESAI XT16

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SPECIFICATION DETAILS

Ranging Capability

0.05 ~ 120 m

Range Precision

0.5 cm 1σ

Accuracy

±1 cm

Point Rate

320,000 [Single Return]

Field of View

360° x 30°

Angular Resolution

0.18° (H) x 2° (V)

Dimensions

Φ 76 x H 103.2 mm

Weight

800 g

UV Aging

High-Temperature

IP6K7IP6K9K

IP6K7 & IP6K9K

Mechanical Shock

Salt Spray

Thermal Shock with Water Splash

Low-Temperature Wakeup

Humid Heat Cyclic

Vibration with Thermal Cycling

Electrical & Electronic Test

  • Class 1 Eye Safety

Higher Resolution, Further Range

Double the resolution and number of lasers compared with typical mid-range lidars (16 channels).
Range detection up to 120m, POD>90% when detecting 10% reflectivity targets at 80 m.

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XT32

The truck’s distance is ~15 m
 
Resolution

Typical 16-channel lidar

High Precision

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XT32

The thickness of a wall at 6 m scanned by XT32 is approximately half of the generic lidar's. Peak-to-peak thickness is 2.5cm; corresponding precision (1σ) is ~0.5 cm.

Precision 16 f
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Typical 16-channel lidar

Precision 16 b

High-Quality Reflectivity Information

XT32 offers more accurate reflectivity information.

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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
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° 1.3° 0.4° - 1.6° 0.125° - 1.72° 0.125°
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the HESAI XT16 LiDAR used for?

The HESAI XT16 is a 16 channel 360° spinning mid range LiDAR designed for mapping, service robotics, spatial sensing, stationary applications, warehousing, and logistics. It is a cost efficient option for teams that need reliable 3D point cloud data without moving into higher channel XT32 class sensors.

Is it suitable for entry level mapping applications?

Yes. With 360° scanning, 0.5 cm range precision, ±1 cm accuracy, and 120 m maximum ranging capability, it is useful for capturing structured 3D environments where cost efficiency matters.

What is the detection range of the HESAI XT16?

Ranging capability is approximately 0.05 m to 120 m, with around 80 m detection at 10 percent reflectivity — a mid range LiDAR for mapping, robotics, and industrial perception rather than ultra long range automotive sensing.

Why is the 360° field of view important?

It captures a full surrounding scene in one rotating scan — important for mobile mapping, warehouse scanning, service robotics, and stationary spatial sensing where the system needs environmental awareness in every direction.

What makes it a cost efficient LiDAR sensor?

It delivers core XT series capabilities such as 360° scanning, high precision ranging, industrial reliability validation, and Class 1 Eye Safety in a 16 channel configuration — suitable when a project does not require the denser point cloud of XT32 or XT32M.

Can it detect objects very close to the sensor?

Yes. With a minimum range of around 0.05 m, it detects objects extremely close to the sensor, enabling near zero blind range behavior in practical applications.

Is it good for warehouse and logistics sensing?

Yes. It suits service robotics, spatial sensing, stationary applications, warehousing, and logistics — especially cost sensitive warehouse mapping, zone monitoring, industrial scanning, and logistics perception tasks where 360° mid range coverage is useful.

How accurate is it?

Listed figures are 0.5 cm range precision and ±1 cm accuracy — relevant for point cloud workflows where accurate geometry, clean wall surfaces, object position, and spatial measurements are important.

Is it reliable for industrial environments?

Yes. Validation covers UV aging, high temperature, IP6K7 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, with IP6K9K protection depending on configuration.

When should a team choose the HESAI XT16?

Choose the XT16 when you need a cost efficient 16 channel 360° LiDAR for mapping, robotics, spatial sensing, stationary monitoring, warehousing, or logistics — most relevant when precision, full surround scanning, and industrial reliability matter more than ultra high point density or long range automotive perception.

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