Dobot · Robotic arms
DOBOT Nova 5
Compact six-axis collaborative arm for commercial and service environments
Overview
This compact six-axis robot arm is designed for commercial, retail, and service applications. It features an intuitive drag-to-teach interface and graphical programming, making it accessible for non-technical users. Integrated collision-sensing safety measures enable safe operation alongside human workers.
Specifications
- Deployment Stage
- Paid Deployment
- Communication
- Ethernet (TCP/IP, Modbus TCP), RS485
- Degrees of Freedom
- 6
- IP Rating
- IP54
- Locomotion
- Stationary
- Max Speed
- 2 m/s (max TCP speed)
- Payload Capacity
- 5 kg
- Reach
- 850 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
- 14 kg
- Power consumption
- 230 W
Where it performs
- Simplified programming allows rapid deployment by non-engineers.
- Collision detection promotes safe collaboration in shared workspaces.
- Compact design suits confined commercial and service locations.
What to check before buying
- Payload capacity of 5 kg may limit certain applications.
- Stationary deployment requires a fixed installation point.
- IP54 rating offers limited protection against dust and water ingress.