Hokuyo URG-04LX-UG01
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LIDaR (LIght Detection and Ranging or Laser Imaging Detection and Ranging) is an optical remote sensing technology that can measure the distance to, or other properties of, targets by illuminating the target with laser light and analyzing the backscattered light. [Wikipédia]
http://www.robotshop.com/eu/capteur-distance-laser-urg-04lx-ug01-hokuyo-eu-2.html
http://www.hokuyo-aut.jp/02sensor/07scanner/urg_04lx_ug01.html
Hokuyo URG Programming Ressources http://www.hokuyo-aut.jp/02sensor/07scanner/download/urg_programs_en/
Use the Lidar with ROS
A dedicated ROS node exists. To use it, a tutorial is available on ROS website. If you are using ROS on a recent environment (Ubuntu version >= 12.10 & ROS version >= Groovy) some changes have to be made.