igus ReBeL 6 DoF (Open Source) vs Kinova Gen3 6-DoF
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| Spec | IGigus ReBeL 6 DoF (Open Source) | KIKinova Gen3 6-DoF |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Maximum Reach | 670 mm | 891 mm |
| Repeatability | 1 mm | — |
| Payload Capacity | 2 kg | 2 kg |
| Max TCP Speed | 0.25 m/s | 0.5 m/s |
| Safety Standard | ISO/TS 15066 | — |
| IP Rating | IP42 | IP33 |
| Controller Included | No | Yes |
| Model / Platform Name | igus ReBeL | Kinova Kortex |
| Frame / Structure | Self-lubricating igus motion-plastic housings with strain-wave gear joints; dry-running, maintenance-free | Carbon fiber shell, aluminum |
| Communication Protocols | Modbus TCP/IP; ROS; Python; LabView | 2x 100 Mbps Ethernet (1 kHz control + vision/expansion), Gigabit Ethernet (dev PC), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n |
| Reach | 400 mm | — |
| Weight | 8.2 kg | 7.2 kg |
| Integrated Force Sensing | — | Yes |
| Mounting Position | — | Floor/Tabletop/Wall/Ceiling |
| Drive Type | — | Strain wave gear (100:1) actuators |
| Arm Type | — | 6-DoF spherical-wrist ultra-lightweight research/professional arm |
| Payload Definition (Nominal) | — | Full-range continuous, without gripper, in motion |
| Nominal Voltage | — | 24 V |
| Operating Temperature Range | — | -30 °C to 35 °C (operating), -30 °C to 50 °C (storage) |
| Operating Voltage Range | — | 18–30 VDC |
| Typical power | — | 36 W |