Benewake Unveils SR Series 360° 3D LiDARs, With SR18 Entering Mass Production

Benewake has announced the introduction of its SR Series, a new family of compact, power-efficient 360° 3D LiDAR sensors built for mobile robotics. According to the company announcement, the initial lineup features the 18-channel SR18 and the 96-channel SR96, with the SR18 having entered mass production.

Core Specifications and Design

The SR18 is built to support developers working within tight space and power limits. Key reported specifications include:

• Dimensions: 71.8 mm in diameter and 64 mm in height.
• Weight: 190 grams.
• Power Consumption: No more than 5 W on average.
• Detection Range: Detects objects as close as 15 cm and up to 30 m away at 10% reflectivity.
• Field of View: 360° horizontal coverage with a vertical field of view ranging from −8° to +40°.
• Durability: IP66-rated enclosure supporting operating temperatures from −20°C to +60°C.

The manufacturer reports that an integrated transmitter-receiver architecture pairs each laser emitter with a dedicated photodetector, minimizing inter-channel crosstalk and maintaining consistent ranging data in reflective environments. Downward-angled channels assist in identifying low-lying obstacles and terrain shifts.

Target Applications and Availability

Designed for diverse deployment environments, the SR Series targets:

• Commercial cleaning robots
• Robotic lawn mowers
• Quadruped robots and embodied AI platforms
• Last-mile delivery robots and industrial mobile robots

The SR18 is priced at US$299 and is scheduled for worldwide availability starting November 30, 2026, through distributors including Mouser Electronics, Amazon, Robu.in, and Alibaba.com. The sensors also support remote firmware updates to facilitate post-deployment feature enhancements.

Verification and Practical Implications

Developers and integrators can verify initial availability and purchasing details directly through authorized distributors or Benewake's official announcements. Practical deployment considerations include evaluating the IP66 rating and temperature limits against specific indoor or outdoor operating environments.