by Kinova Robotics
Ultra-lightweight, open-API research and professional arm — built for vision-based manipulation and AI, not factory cycle times.
4 of 19 specs differ across 2 models
| Spec | GEGen3 6 DoF | GEGen3 7 DoF |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 7 |
| Maximum Reach | 891 mm | 902 mm |
| Payload Capacity | 2 kg | 2 kg |
| Integrated Force Sensing | Yes | Yes |
| Max TCP Speed | 0.5 m/s | 0.5 m/s |
| Mounting Position | Floor/Tabletop/Wall/Ceiling | Floor/Tabletop/Wall/Ceiling |
| IP Rating | IP33 | IP33 |
| Drive Type | Strain wave gear (100:1) actuators | Strain wave gear (100:1) actuators |
| Controller Included | Yes | Yes |
| Model / Platform Name | Kinova Kortex | Kinova Kortex |
| Arm Type | 6-DoF spherical-wrist ultra-lightweight research/professional arm | 7-DoF (redundant) spherical-wrist ultra-lightweight research/professional arm |
| Payload Definition (Nominal) | Full-range continuous, without gripper, in motion | Full-range continuous, without gripper, in motion |
| Frame / Structure | Carbon fiber shell, aluminum | Carbon fiber shell, aluminum |
| Communication Protocols | 2x 100 Mbps Ethernet (1 kHz control + vision/expansion), Gigabit Ethernet (dev PC), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n | 2x 100 Mbps Ethernet (1 kHz control + vision/expansion), Gigabit Ethernet (dev PC), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n |
| Nominal Voltage | 24 V | 24 V |
| Operating Temperature Range | -30 °C to 35 °C (operating), -30 °C to 50 °C (storage) | -30 °C to 35 °C (operating), -30 °C to 50 °C (storage) |
| Operating Voltage Range | 18–30 VDC | 18–30 VDC |
| Typical power | 36 W | 36 W |
| Weight | 7.2 kg | 8.2 kg |