Robotics, warehouse logistics, drone surveying and perimeter security each make different demands on field of view, range and form factor — here you will find the right Livox or Hesai sensor for each.
Each page explains what matters in the application, compares the suitable sensors and gives notes on mounting, power and drivers.
The Livox MID-360 S, with a 360° all-around view, built-in IMU and ROS2 driver, is the standard for SLAM; the Hesai JT128 and Livox Mid-70 add point density and close range.
For autonomous mobile robots and driverless forklifts, the MID-360 S navigates, the JT128 with bottom or side connector covers a whole hemisphere, and the Mid-70 handles close range from 5 cm.
The Livox Avia puts 190 m of range at 10% and triple echo on the drone at 498 g; for handheld and backpack SLAM, the MID-360 S is the better fit.
The Livox Avia 2 with its 1535 nm fibre laser monitors areas at 80° × 80° or corridors with ≥ 800 m range, fanless as the Avia 2 NF — complemented by a PTZ camera.
| Application | Recommendation | Alternatives | Price of recommendation (net) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robotics and SLAM | Livox MID-360 S | Hesai JT128, Livox Mid-70 (limited stock) | €605 |
| AMRs, forklifts, warehouses | Livox MID-360 S | Hesai JT128 (bottom or side connector), Livox Mid-70 | €605 |
| Drones and surveying | Livox Avia | Livox MID-360 S for handheld and backpack SLAM | €1,420 |
| Perimeter security | Livox Avia 2 | Avia 2 NF (fanless, in stock), Hanwha QNP-6250H PTZ camera, Tele-15 (sold out, on request only) | €2,850 |
Prices net, plus 19% German VAT and shipping. As of November 2026.
Three questions narrow the choice quickly. What needs to be captured? An all-around view for navigation, an area from the air or a long, narrow corridor call for very different fields of view. How close and how far? Minimum distance and range at 10% reflectivity tell you more than the maximum figure. Where will it be mounted? On a drone every gram counts, on a vehicle the supply voltage, on a mast ingress protection, blind zone and continuous operation. Every sensor with its specifications side by side is in our Livox comparison.
For robotics, SLAM and AMRs the Livox MID-360 S, for drones and aerial surveying the Livox Avia, for perimeter security the Livox Avia 2 or its fanless version, the Avia 2 NF. If one sensor should cover a whole hemisphere, the Hesai JT128 fits; for close range from 5 cm, the Livox Mid-70.
No. Brothers Kraus Handelshaus in Geretsried, Germany, is a specialist dealer selling Livox and Hesai sensors to business customers — original products with a German invoice, on invoice for business customers in Germany. Datasheets, drivers and firmware come from the manufacturers.
Yes. Describe your application through the contact form on our homepage or call +49 8171 31550. We will recommend a sensor and give you price and availability.