Orbbec
At the World Robot Conference 2025, Orbbec showcased the scanning and perception capabilities of its Pulsar ME450 dToF 3D lidar.
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Orbbec
At the World Robot Conference 2025, Orbbec showcased the scanning and perception capabilities of its Pulsar ME450 dToF 3D lidar.
At the World Robot Conference 2025, 3D vision technology provider Orbbec unveiled the Pulsar ME450, which it said is the industry's first dToF 3D lidar using a combination of a MEMS mirror and a motor to offer configurable scanning patterns and adjustable vertical field of view.
Under the "Flex to Flow" theme at the event, Orbbec said this breakthrough sensor allows robotics applications to switch scanning modes instead of swapping devices, addressing diverse 3D perception requirements across multiple scenarios.
Orbbec said the Pulsar ME450 transforms traditional single-mode lidar design by enabling seamless switching between non-repetitive scanning, repetitive scanning (non-dense) and dense repetitive scanning. Combined with adjustable vertical field of view and rotation speeds, it adapts to various robotic scenarios without the need for multiple dedicated devices.
The company added that Pulsar ME450’s adaptable design aligns with the evolving demands of robotics: dynamic obstacle avoidance requires speed and real-time response, while mapping applications need dense point clouds for detailed reconstruction. The Pulsar ME450 works across smart forklifts, logistics robots, lawn mowers and surveying equipment through adaptive pattern switching.
"The Pulsar ME450 represents the industry's first multi-pattern LiDAR combining high-precision MEMS pitch scanning with motorized azimuth control," said Guo Wei, head of Orbbec's lidarr R&D team. "By overcoming single-mode limitations, we're delivering unprecedented flexibility and reliability for robotic environmental perception."
Orbbec added that Pulsar ME450’s ability to switch between multiple scanning patterns on the fly enables a single sensor to handle both navigation and fine-grained 3D reconstruction tasks. This reduces system complexity, simplifies integration and lowers total cost of ownership - without compromising on performance or accuracy.
The system delivers millimeter-level precision with high-fidelity 3D reconstruction capabilities, while its advanced reflectivity detection maintains stable performance across diverse materials and challenging interference conditions.
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