Dobot · Robotic arms
DOBOT Nova 2
Lightweight six-axis cobot for service and retail automation.
Overview
A lightweight six-axis collaborative robot designed for retail and service applications, such as food preparation and light handling. Its compact form factor allows installation in confined spaces and at various angles. Programming is simplified via drag-to-teach and graphical interfaces, with adjustable safety levels.
Specifications
- Deployment Stage
- Paid Deployment
- Communication
- Ethernet (TCP/IP, Modbus TCP), RS485
- Degrees of Freedom
- 6
- IP Rating
- IP54
- Locomotion
- Stationary
- Max Speed
- 1.6 m/s
- Payload Capacity
- 2 kg
- Reach
- 625 mm
- Repeatability
- ±0.05 mm
- ROS Compatible
- Yes
- Runtime
- None — no built-in battery; controller powered from 30–60 V DC input (can run off an external battery when mounted on mobile platforms)
- SDK Support
- Yes
- Sensors
- None built-in (joint-torque/current-based collision detection; stops within 0.01 s on contact)
- Weight
- 11 kg
Where it performs
- Compact form factor enables installation in diverse and small environments.
- Multiple programming methods, including drag-to-teach, simplify operation.
- Adjustable safety levels and collision sensing facilitate human interaction.
What to check before buying
- Payload capacity of 2 kg restricts it to very light handling tasks.
- IP54 rating offers only moderate protection against dust and splashing water.
- Repeatability of ±0.05 mm may not suit all high-precision applications.