A1M8 360 Degree LiDAR Sensor for Robotics and Maker Education Turn a robot or maker project into a precise obstacle detection and mapping system with a compact 360 degree LiDAR sensor. Designed for hobbyists, educators, and robotics developers, this A1M8 sensor delivers smooth, continuous scanning for reliable obstacle avoidance and environment awareness. Key benefits Improve robot safety and autonomy with full 360 degree scanning that detects obstacles around the device in real time. Make SLAM and mapping projects more reliable by providing consistent distance measurements across a wide horizontal plane. Ideal for learning and prototyping: fast to integrate, easy to test, and suitable for classroom and maker lab environments. What it does Performs continuous 360 degree distance scanning to enable obstacle detection, avoidance, and basic mapping. Provides stable range data that supports navigation algorithms and simple mapping applications. Works with a wide range of hobby and educational robotics platforms and control boards. Important attributes Function: 360 degree LiDAR scanning for obstacle detection, avoidance, and mapping. Compatibility: Designed for robotics, maker projects, educational kits, and development platforms that accept serial or compatible sensor inputs. Size: Compact footprint suited to small mobile robots and tabletop prototypes. Construction: Durable, projectfriendly build for repeated classroom and workshop use. Performance: Realtime scanning across the full horizontal plane to support navigation and environment sensing tasks. Practical applications Autonomous mobile robot: Enable obstacle avoidance and path planning on a small delivery robot or research platform. Indoor mapping and localization: Collect 2D range data for simple SLAM experiments and classroom demonstrations. Maker and education projects: Add reliable distance sensing to student projects, prototypes, and competition robots. Integration notes Intended for use by hobbyists, educators, and developers comfortable with basic electronics and software integration. Compatible with common development workflows for robotics and embedded systems when connected through supported serial or data interfaces. Requires host controller and software capable of reading LiDAR range data and interpreting scan packets. This A1M8 360 degree LiDAR sensor provides a practical, classroomready solution for obstacle detection, avoidance, and introductory mapping tasks. It is a solid choice for projects that need dependable horizontal scanning without complex setup.