Real-time visualization and processing tool for live 3D LiDAR data from Velodyne sensors.
VeloView is a real-time visualization and processing application for 3D LiDAR data from Velodyne sensors. It displays live or recorded point cloud data from sensors like the HDL-32E and HDL-64E, which capture up to 1.3 million points per second. The tool allows users to inspect LiDAR attributes, apply custom color maps, and export data for further analysis.
Researchers, engineers, and developers working with Velodyne LiDAR sensors in fields like autonomous vehicles, robotics, mapping, and environmental sensing. It's particularly useful for those needing real-time visualization or playback of high-frequency point cloud data.
VeloView provides a dedicated, cross-platform solution for Velodyne LiDAR data that supports both live streaming and recorded data with advanced visualization features. Its integration with GPS/IMU data and export capabilities make it a versatile tool for LiDAR data analysis without requiring proprietary software.
VeloView performs real-time visualization and easy processing of live captured 3D LiDAR data from Velodyne sensors (Alpha Prime™, Puck™, Ultra Puck™, Puck Hi-Res™, Alpha Puck™, Puck LITE™, HDL-32, HDL-64E). Runs on Windows, Linux and MacOS. This repository is a mirror of https://gitlab.kitware.com/LidarView/VeloView-Velodyne.
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Handles live data streams from Velodyne sensors capturing up to 1.3 million points per second, as specified for HDL-64E in the README.
Supports both live sensor streaming and playback of recorded .pcap files, enabling versatile analysis workflows for researchers and engineers.
Offers custom color mapping for point cloud attributes like intensity, time, and laser ID, enhancing data inspection as detailed in the Features section.
Allows export to CSV or VTK formats, facilitating further analysis in external tools, which is a key feature highlighted in the README.
Specifically designed for Velodyne HDL sensors (e.g., HDL-32E and HDL-64E), with no support for other LiDAR manufacturers, limiting versatility.
Requires manual network configuration and firewall adjustments for live streaming, as detailed in the Configuration Tips, which can be error-prone for less technical users.
HDL-64E sensors need external calibration files from the product CD, as noted in the README, which can be inconvenient if lost or unavailable.