Velodyne’s VLS-128 offers more resolution, smaller package, lower price

Re:Velodyne’s VLS-128 offers more resolution, smaller packag... by TYPE_FASTER on Wednesday November 08, 2017 @06:46PM (#15658315)

If you're doing that, your best bet is to talk to somebody like AutonomouStuff:

https://autonomoustuff.com/

They have a relationship with all the vendors, and can help figure out which sensor and vendor to use.

If you really really want a Velodyne unit, you might be able to get a loaner of the cheaper ones by calling them and talking to somebody, not so sure about the VLP-64 or new 128 as those go for north of $50-70k.

The cheapest lidar Velodyne makes goes for close to $10k, so you're still probably not going to be able click to buy.

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Re:Velodyne’s VLS-128 offers more resolution, smaller packag... by myself248 on Wednesday November 08, 2017 @08:05PM (#15658809)

And this space REALLY needs competition. I've found pricing elsewhere on a FEW of the items AS carries, and their markup is around 400%. Not a typo.

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