LidarView receives, records, visualizes and processes 3D LiDAR data in real time. It works with live sensor streams and recorded PCAP files, displaying time-stamped returns as point clouds. Users can show or hide laser subsets, display multiple frames and apply 3D transforms. Its SLAM functions reconstruct the surrounding environment and localize the sensor. The product also describes HPC support for AI algorithms used in scene classification, object tracking and 3D reconstruction. Documented interpreters cover Hesai, Leishen, Livox, Ouster, Robosense and Velodyne; additional vendor interpreters can be added through plugins when an open driver or packet specification is available. ROS2IO and PCL plugins are pre-integrated. Built on ParaView, LidarView supports Python scripting and web visualization through trame. The open-source software uses the Apache 2.0 license and has Linux and Windows downloads. Its documentation notes that the supported sensor list does not cover the whole market. Users can seek help through Discourse or file an issue; Kitware offers training and expertise for adaptation and feature development.
Who it is for
LidarView suits users working with LiDAR data who need real-time visualization, processing or SLAM, particularly with a documented sensor or an available open driver or packet specification. It is customizable for sensor workflows and supports Linux and Windows.
What is good
- Works with live streams and recorded PCAP files.
- Includes SLAM for environment reconstruction and sensor localization.
- ROS2IO and PCL plugins are pre-integrated.
- Open source under Apache 2.0.
- Supports Python scripting and web visualization through trame.
What to know first
- The supported sensor list does not cover the entire market.
- Binary downloads are listed for Linux and Windows.
Verdict
LidarView combines LiDAR visualization, processing and SLAM with support for several named sensors and plugin extensions. Users should check the documented sensor coverage against their equipment before relying on it.
LidarView plans and pricing
All plansCompared on point cloud software
- Free plan
- Yes
- Point-cloud registration
- Yes
- Point classification
- Yes
- Processing mode
- hybrid
- E57 support
- Yes
- LAS/LAZ support
- Yes
- Geospatial analysis
- Yes
