HESAI XT16 Mid Range High Accuracy Lidar Sensor
16 Channel 360° Spinning Mid-Range Lidar
High Precision. Minimum Range of Zero. Cost Efficient
END MARKETS
$3,750.00
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
RELIABILITY VALIDATION
UV Aging
High-Temperature
IP6K7 & IP6K9K
Mechanical Shock
Salt Spray
Thermal Shock with Water Splash
Low-Temperature Wakeup
Humid Heat Cyclic
Vibration with Thermal Cycling
Electrical & Electronic Test
CERTIFICATIONS
- 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.
XT32
Typical 16-channel lidar
High Precision
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.
Typical 16-channel lidar
High-Quality Reflectivity Information
XT32 offers more accurate reflectivity information.
HESAI Lidar Sensor Selection Guide
| 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° | 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
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.