Product details

NOVA20

Sensors & Perception

Benewake (Beijing) Co., Ltd.

NOVA20

About this product

NOVA20 is a Benewake 20-channel near-field LiDAR module for robot obstacle and drop-off sensing. Manufacturer announcement prose and tables give different dimensions; source-qualified values remain separate. The announcement and datasheet also state different blind-zone upper limits.

Model
NOVA20
Category
Sensors & Perception, Components

Specifications & evidence

Source-backed claims. Configuration, workload and evidence type matter when comparing products.

Accuracy

3 cm @ 0.1-0.3 m; 5 cm @ 0.3-0.5 m

Reported claim

Configuration: NOVA20; Manufacturer NOVA20 datasheet V2.1. Range is specified for 10% reflectivity and 100 klux. Accuracy is only stated for the printed near-field distance intervals. Dimensions are typical; no whole-module protection rating stated.

NOVA20 Datasheet V2.1 | Benewake
Accuracy 3 cm @ 0.1-0.3 m; 5 cm @ 0.3-0.5 m

Avg. power consumption

< 1 W

Reported claim

Configuration: NOVA20; Manufacturer NOVA20 datasheet V2.1. Range is specified for 10% reflectivity and 100 klux. Accuracy is only stated for the printed near-field distance intervals. Dimensions are typical; no whole-module protection rating stated.

NOVA20 Datasheet V2.1 | Benewake
Avg. Power Consumption⁴ < 1 W

Baud rate

Default 921600 bps

Reported claim

Configuration: NOVA20; Manufacturer NOVA20 datasheet V2.1. Range is specified for 10% reflectivity and 100 klux. Accuracy is only stated for the printed near-field distance intervals. Dimensions are typical; no whole-module protection rating stated.

NOVA20 Datasheet V2.1 | Benewake
Baud Rate Default 921600 bps

Blind zone

≤0.05 m

Manufacturer specification

Configuration: NOVA20; launch announcement table; Alternative published upper limit; datasheet V2.1 states≤0.1m. These inequalities are not logically contradictory; exact test/revision applicability remains unresolved.

Benewake Lidar - Advanced Sensors for Smarter Automation
Blind zone (min. detection range) ≤0.05 m

Blind zone

≤ 0.1 m

Reported claim

Configuration: NOVA20; Manufacturer NOVA20 datasheet V2.1. Range is specified for 10% reflectivity and 100 klux. Accuracy is only stated for the printed near-field distance intervals. Dimensions are typical; no whole-module protection rating stated.

NOVA20 Datasheet V2.1 | Benewake
Blind Zone ≤ 0.1 m

Central wavelength

905 nm

Reported claim

Configuration: NOVA20; Manufacturer NOVA20 datasheet V2.1. Range is specified for 10% reflectivity and 100 klux. Accuracy is only stated for the printed near-field distance intervals. Dimensions are typical; no whole-module protection rating stated.

NOVA20 Datasheet V2.1 | Benewake
Central Wavelength 905 nm

Communication interface

UART

Reported claim

Configuration: NOVA20; Manufacturer NOVA20 datasheet V2.1. Range is specified for 10% reflectivity and 100 klux. Accuracy is only stated for the printed near-field distance intervals. Dimensions are typical; no whole-module protection rating stated.

NOVA20 Datasheet V2.1 | Benewake
Communication Interface UART

Data information

Distance, signal strength, channel number, temperature

Reported claim

Configuration: NOVA20; Manufacturer NOVA20 datasheet V2.1. Range is specified for 10% reflectivity and 100 klux. Accuracy is only stated for the printed near-field distance intervals. Dimensions are typical; no whole-module protection rating stated.

NOVA20 Datasheet V2.1 | Benewake
Data Information Distance, signal strength, channel number, temperature

Dimensions

25 × 22 × 13 mm (typical)

Manufacturer specification

Configuration: NOVA20; launch announcement prose; Manufacturer source conflict: announcement prose gives25×22×13mm while the same article table and V2.1 datasheet give25×21×14mm. No generation is inferred.

Benewake Lidar - Advanced Sensors for Smarter Automation
With a fully solid-state design and no moving parts, NOVA20 is the size of a beer bottle cap (25 × 22 × 13 mm, typical), weighs less than 5 grams, and operates reliably in ambient light up to 100 klux with average power consumption below 1 watt.

Dimensions (d×w×h)

Typical dimension 25 mm × 21 mm × 14 mm

Reported claim

Configuration: NOVA20; Manufacturer NOVA20 datasheet V2.1. Range is specified for 10% reflectivity and 100 klux. Accuracy is only stated for the printed near-field distance intervals. Dimensions are typical; no whole-module protection rating stated.

NOVA20 Datasheet V2.1 | Benewake
Dimensions (D×W×H) Typical dimension 25 mm × 21 mm × 14 mm

Fov

≤ 40° (±20°, evenly distributed)

Reported claim

Configuration: NOVA20; Manufacturer NOVA20 datasheet V2.1. Range is specified for 10% reflectivity and 100 klux. Accuracy is only stated for the printed near-field distance intervals. Dimensions are typical; no whole-module protection rating stated.

NOVA20 Datasheet V2.1 | Benewake
FOV¹ ≤ 40° (±20°, evenly distributed)

Frame rate

10 Hz

Reported claim

Configuration: NOVA20; Manufacturer NOVA20 datasheet V2.1. Range is specified for 10% reflectivity and 100 klux. Accuracy is only stated for the printed near-field distance intervals. Dimensions are typical; no whole-module protection rating stated.

NOVA20 Datasheet V2.1 | Benewake
Frame Rate 10 Hz

Hardware interface

1.25 mm-5Pin

Reported claim

Configuration: NOVA20; Manufacturer NOVA20 datasheet V2.1. Range is specified for 10% reflectivity and 100 klux. Accuracy is only stated for the printed near-field distance intervals. Dimensions are typical; no whole-module protection rating stated.

NOVA20 Datasheet V2.1 | Benewake
Hardware Interface 1.25 mm-5Pin

Laser safety class

Class 1 Eye-safe [EN60825]

Reported claim

Configuration: NOVA20; Manufacturer NOVA20 datasheet V2.1. Range is specified for 10% reflectivity and 100 klux. Accuracy is only stated for the printed near-field distance intervals. Dimensions are typical; no whole-module protection rating stated.

NOVA20 Datasheet V2.1 | Benewake
Laser Safety Class Class 1 Eye-safe [EN60825]

Light source

VCSEL

Reported claim

Configuration: NOVA20; Manufacturer NOVA20 datasheet V2.1. Range is specified for 10% reflectivity and 100 klux. Accuracy is only stated for the printed near-field distance intervals. Dimensions are typical; no whole-module protection rating stated.

NOVA20 Datasheet V2.1 | Benewake
Light Source VCSEL

Measurement range

1 m @ 10% reflectivity, 100 klux

Reported claim

Configuration: NOVA20; Manufacturer NOVA20 datasheet V2.1. Range is specified for 10% reflectivity and 100 klux. Accuracy is only stated for the printed near-field distance intervals. Dimensions are typical; no whole-module protection rating stated.

NOVA20 Datasheet V2.1 | Benewake
Measurement Range 1 m @ 10% reflectivity, 100 klux

Number of channels

20 channels

Reported claim

Configuration: NOVA20; Manufacturer NOVA20 datasheet V2.1. Range is specified for 10% reflectivity and 100 klux. Accuracy is only stated for the printed near-field distance intervals. Dimensions are typical; no whole-module protection rating stated.

NOVA20 Datasheet V2.1 | Benewake
Number of Channels 20 channels

Operating temperature

-20°C ~ +55°C

Reported claim

Configuration: NOVA20; Manufacturer NOVA20 datasheet V2.1. Range is specified for 10% reflectivity and 100 klux. Accuracy is only stated for the printed near-field distance intervals. Dimensions are typical; no whole-module protection rating stated.

NOVA20 Datasheet V2.1 | Benewake
Operating Temperature -20°C ~ +55°C

Precision

≤ 3 cm (1σ)

Reported claim

Configuration: NOVA20; Manufacturer NOVA20 datasheet V2.1. Range is specified for 10% reflectivity and 100 klux. Accuracy is only stated for the printed near-field distance intervals. Dimensions are typical; no whole-module protection rating stated.

NOVA20 Datasheet V2.1 | Benewake
Precision ≤ 3 cm (1σ)

Release announcement date

2026-09-02

Manufacturer specification

Configuration: NOVA20; Date of manufacturer announcement explicitly announcing NOVA20 launch; physical shipping date not established.

Benewake Lidar - Advanced Sensors for Smarter Automation
2026-09-02 Benewake announced the launch of NOVA20

Software runtime environment

Supports Linux (Ubuntu), ROS, and Windows platform

Reported claim

Configuration: NOVA20; Manufacturer NOVA20 datasheet V2.1. Range is specified for 10% reflectivity and 100 klux. Accuracy is only stated for the printed near-field distance intervals. Dimensions are typical; no whole-module protection rating stated.

NOVA20 Datasheet V2.1 | Benewake
Software Runtime Environment Supports Linux (Ubuntu), ROS, and Windows platform

Startup peak current

< 850 mA

Reported claim

Configuration: NOVA20; Manufacturer NOVA20 datasheet V2.1. Range is specified for 10% reflectivity and 100 klux. Accuracy is only stated for the printed near-field distance intervals. Dimensions are typical; no whole-module protection rating stated.

NOVA20 Datasheet V2.1 | Benewake
Startup Peak Current < 850 mA

Storage temperature

-40°C ~ +85°C

Reported claim

Configuration: NOVA20; Manufacturer NOVA20 datasheet V2.1. Range is specified for 10% reflectivity and 100 klux. Accuracy is only stated for the printed near-field distance intervals. Dimensions are typical; no whole-module protection rating stated.

NOVA20 Datasheet V2.1 | Benewake
Storage Temperature -40°C ~ +85°C

Supply voltage

DC 5 V ±5%

Reported claim

Configuration: NOVA20; Manufacturer NOVA20 datasheet V2.1. Range is specified for 10% reflectivity and 100 klux. Accuracy is only stated for the printed near-field distance intervals. Dimensions are typical; no whole-module protection rating stated.

NOVA20 Datasheet V2.1 | Benewake
Supply Voltage DC 5 V ±5%

Weight

< 5 g

Reported claim

Configuration: NOVA20; Manufacturer NOVA20 datasheet V2.1. Range is specified for 10% reflectivity and 100 klux. Accuracy is only stated for the printed near-field distance intervals. Dimensions are typical; no whole-module protection rating stated.

NOVA20 Datasheet V2.1 | Benewake
Weight < 5 g

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