SICK LMS 100 Laser RangeFinder (LIDAR)

The SICK LMS 100 is a new laser rangefinder with improved form-factor, power requirements, etc. that is well-tailored to robotic applications; in many ways, it seems to be SICK's strategic response to the Hokuyo line of compact laser rangefinders.  The SICK LMS 100 costs approximately $5000, and sports a 50 Hz scan rate over a 270° range, with 0.25° angular resolution.  Their sensing range is 18 meters (at 10% reflectivity, max range of 20 meters), with an error of about 20mm.  This new form factor is more compact (10.6 x 10.2 x 15.2 cm), weighing in at only 1.1kg.  They require approximately 12 Watts of power, operating off on a 10.9-30.0VDC supply.

The new LMS 100 is a substantial departure from the classic SICK "coffee pot" LIDARs (such as the LMS 291).  Just look at the difference; the SICK LMS 100 is on the left,  LMS 111 (an outdoor variant of the LMS 100) in the middle, and the LMS 291 is on the right (not to scale).

More detailed specifications for the SICK LMS 100 can be found here.

As mentioned, I believe these are SICK's strategic response to the Hokuyo line of laser rangefinders, such as the $5500 Hokuyo UTM.