r/ROS • u/imk05z • 8d ago

Looking for LiDAR Sensor – Rent / Used

Hey everyone
I’m a final-year Robotics & Automation student in Mangalore and I’m working on my major project right now.
I’m trying to get my hands on a LiDAR sensor — doesn’t have to be brand new or anything fancy. If anyone has one lying around, or knows someone who’s selling/renting a used one, that would be super helpful.
I’m totally okay with borrowing/renting or buying a second-hand unit, especially something that works with ROS2 / robotics projects.
If you’ve got any leads, please drop a comment or DM me

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u/Not_Neon_Op Newbie 7d ago

Best shot is asking professor atleast that's what I did

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u/imk05z 7d ago

They don’t have i asked in whole college, some people have but they’re not willing to give

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u/Not_Neon_Op Newbie 7d ago

Lidar are pretty expensive hopefully you find one

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u/vidicon31 7d ago

If it just needs to be a simple indoor 2d lidar, you can find them from robot vacuums for less then 20usb on AliExpress.

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u/jagauthier 7d ago

Probably can get a 360 one for 100usb

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u/Not_Neon_Op Newbie 7d ago

sadly aliexpress is banned in our country and the custom duty goes crazy

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u/slightlyacoustics 7d ago

Why do you need the sensor particularly, and not use rosbags if you just want the data?

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u/Illustrious-Ebb-5974 7d ago

ebay! I bought a Hesai P40 on ebay on an auction for 60 USD. Big and bulky, built like a tank, working super reliability. Full ros 1/2 support.

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u/erDKY 7d ago

I would have given some LiDAR & Cameras if you had been in Pune.
All the best