Kinova Robotics · Industrial cobots
Kinova Gen3
Modular, lightweight robotic arm for advanced automation and research applications
Overview
The Gen3 is a modular, lightweight robotic arm suitable for research and advanced automation. It offers configuration options for six or seven degrees of freedom and includes smart actuators with integrated torque sensors. An optional 2D/3D vision module can be incorporated, and it supports programming via an open API with multiple language options.
Specifications
- Deployment Stage
- Paid Deployment
- Communication
- Ethernet, USB
- Degrees of Freedom
- 6 or 7
- IP Rating
- IP33
- Locomotion
- Stationary
- Max Speed
- 0.5 m/s (maximum Cartesian translation speed)
- Operating Temperature
- −30 °C to 35 °C
- Payload Capacity
- 4 kg (mid-range continuous; no gripper); 2 kg full-reach continuous
- Reach
- 902 mm
- Repeatability
- ±0.1 mm
- ROS Compatible
- Yes
- SDK Support
- Yes
- Weight
- 8.2 kg
- Actuators
- 7 smart actuators (large J1–4, small J5–7) with integrated torque sensors; 100:1 strain-wave gears
- Max joint torque
- Large actuator 32 N·m nominal / 74 N·m peak; small 13 N·m / 34 N·m peak
- Power consumption
- 36 W average (25 W standby), 155 W peak
- Power supply
- 18–31 VDC (24 VDC nominal)
- Controller
- KINOVA KORTEX API; web GUI; C++/Python/MATLAB; ROS 1 & ROS 2 Humble; 1 kHz low-level control
Where it performs
- Configurable with six or seven degrees of freedom for flexibility.
- Integrated torque sensors in actuators enhance precise force control.
- Open API with multiple language support for advanced customisation.
What to check before buying
- Payload capacity of 2 kg full-reach may limit heavy handling.
- IP33 rating provides limited protection against dust and water ingress.
- Maximum speed of 0.5 m/s might impact cycle times for some operations.