Kinova
Kinova Gen3
Ultra-lightweight research robot arm available in 6- and 7-axis versions with torque sensing and an embedded controller.
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Compare with other robots- Weight
- 8.2 kg
- Payload
- 4 kg
- Reach
- 891 mm
- Degrees of freedom
- 7
Overview
- Official website
- kinovarobotics.com (opens in a new tab)
Technical specifications
Dimensions
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 8.2 kg7-DOF version (6-DOF: 7.2 kg) | kinovarobotics.com (opens in a new tab)Sep 28, 2026 |
Performance
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 4 kgsame for 6- and 7-DOF versions | kinovarobotics.com (opens in a new tab)Sep 28, 2026 |
| Reach | 891 mm7-DOF version (6-DOF: 902 mm) | kinovarobotics.com (opens in a new tab)Sep 28, 2026 |
| Degrees of freedom | 77-DOF version; a 6-DOF version is also offered | kinovarobotics.com (opens in a new tab)Sep 28, 2026 |
| Maximum speed | 0.5 m/stop speed | kinovarobotics.com (opens in a new tab)Sep 28, 2026 |
Power & battery
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Power consumption | 36 W | kinovarobotics.com (opens in a new tab)Sep 28, 2026 |
Environment
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| IP rating | IP33 | kinovarobotics.com (opens in a new tab)Sep 28, 2026 |
Software
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ROS support | YesROS Noetic, ROS 2 | kinovarobotics.com (opens in a new tab)Sep 28, 2026 |
| SDK available | YesKortex API: Python / C++ / Matlab | kinovarobotics.com (opens in a new tab)Sep 28, 2026 |
Documentation
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Manuals and datasheets
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