TF-NOVA Line Laser LiDAR Sensor - 14m

Instead of measuring just one dot, the TF-NOVA projects a wide 14° by 1° curtain of laser light to create a continuous line of detection. At 1 metre, that line covers 25cm x 1.7cm, helping automated machines spot thin or awkward obstacles that a single-point sensor may miss.

Built on Pulse Time-of-Flight (PToF) technology, it is designed for stable distance measurement outdoors, including direct sunlight and lower-reflectivity targets. Its tiny 26.5×21.05×12.0mm body and 5g weight make it well suited to drones, gimbals, compact robots and other space-sensitive builds.

Integration is flexible, with UART, I2C and configurable I/O modes for platforms such as Arduino and Raspberry Pi. The package includes the TF-NOVA Line Laser LiDAR ×1, a 1.25mm-to-2.54mm Dupont Cable (20cm) ×1, and a 1.25mm-to-1.25mm Cable (10cm) ×1; DFRobot also provides a product wiki, user manual and GUI.

Features:

• Line-shaped detection: Features a unique 14° horizontal by 1° vertical Field of View (FoV), creating a laser line of detection.
• Thin-object spotting: Reliably spots thin objects like chair legs, wires, or pallet edges that single-point sensors would easily miss.
• Stable outdoor detection: Built on Pulse Time-of-Flight (PToF) technology for stable and accurate measurements up to 14 metres.
• Sunlight and low-reflectivity performance: Operates even in 100Klux direct sunlight or on dark, low-reflectivity surfaces.
• Incredibly compact and lightweight: Smaller than an AA battery and weighing under 5g for space-constrained and weight-sensitive applications.
• Flexible integration: Equipped with UART, I2C, and a configurable I/O mode.
• Platform compatibility: Connects directly to platforms like Arduino or Raspberry Pi.
• Configurable I/O output: I/O mode can trigger a simple high/low signal, reducing the main controller's data processing workload.
• Class 1 eye-safe: The 905nm VCSEL light source is classified as EN60825 Class 1.
• High update rate: Configurable frame rate up to 900Hz for tracking fast-moving objects or real-time feedback in high-speed robotics.

Specifications:

• Measurement Range (90% reflectivity, 0Klux): ≥14m@90%reflectivity, 0Klux
• Measurement Range (10% reflectivity, 0Klux): ≥13m@10%reflectivity, 0Klux
• Measurement Range (90% reflectivity, 100Klux): ≥7m@90%reflectivity, 100Klux
• Measurement Range (10% reflectivity, 100Klux): ≥4m@10%reflectivity, 100Klux
• Blind Zone: 0.1m
• Accuracy: ±5cm @ 0.1-4m
• Precision: <1cm (1σ) @ 0.1-4m
• Distance Resolution: 1cm
• Frame Rate: 1-900Hz (default: 100Hz)
• Light Source: VCSEL
• Central Wavelength: 905nm
• Laser FOV: 14°×1°
• Laser Safety: Class 1 Eye-safe [EN60825]
• Avg Power Consumption: 500mW
• Inrush Current: 850mA
• Startup Time: 1s
• Operating Voltage: DC 5V ±5%
• Operating Temperature: -25℃ ~ +70℃
• Storage Temperature: -30℃ ~ +80℃
• Dimensions: 26.5×21.05×12.0mm
• Weight: 5g
• Hardware Interface: 1.25mm-5Pin
• Front Window Protection: IP65

Useful applications include robot obstacle avoidance, industrial collision prevention, pallet and shelf detection, UAV altitude holding, parking space detection and interactive installations.