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Kinova Gen3 6-DoF

Kinova Robotics

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Kinova Gen3 6-DoF

Kinova Robotics

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Ultra-lightweight 6-DoF research/professional robot arm: 891 mm reach, 2.0 kg full-range continuous payload (4.0 kg mid-range), 7.2 kg weight, with an open Kortex API (C++/Python), ROS 2 Humble support, and an optional integrated 2D/3D vision module.

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Ultra-lightweight 6-DoF research/professional robot arm: 891 mm reach, 2.0 kg full-range continuous payload (4.0 kg mid-range), 7.2 kg weight, with an open Kortex API (C++/Python), ROS 2 Humble support, and an optional integrated 2D/3D vision module.

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Overview

The Kinova Gen3 is an ultra-lightweight robot arm built for robotics research and professional applications, with a carbon-fiber and aluminum shell and torque-sensing actuators on every joint. The 6-DoF spherical-wrist configuration reaches 891 mm with a 7.2 kg total weight (with vision module). It runs on the Kinova Kortex software stack, exposing high-level and low-level (1 kHz) control over Ethernet via C++, Python and MATLAB APIs, with official ROS 2 Humble and ROS Noetic support. An optional interface-module-mounted vision module (Omnivision color sensor + Intel RealSense D410 depth sensor) enables vision-based manipulation research.

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Key features

  • 891 mm reach, 2.0 kg full-range continuous payload (4.0 kg mid-range), 7.2 kg total weight
  • Torque, position, current, voltage and temperature sensing on every actuator
  • Kinova Kortex API: C++, Python, MATLAB/Simulink; ROS 1 (Noetic) and ROS 2 (Humble) packages
  • 1 kHz low-level control (position, velocity, current, torque) plus high-level Cartesian/joint control
  • Optional integrated 2D/3D vision module (Intel RealSense D410 + Omnivision color sensor)

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At a glance

Degrees of Freedom
6
Maximum Reach
891 mm
Payload Capacity
2 kg

Manufacturer

KR
Kinova Robotics

Founded 2006

Canadian robotics manufacturer headquartered in Boisbriand, Quebec, founded in 2006. Originally built assistive robotic arms for people with reduced mobility, and now also makes the Gen3 ultra-lightweight research arm and the Link 6 industrial cobot.

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Variants

2 models available

GE
Gen3 6 DoFCurrent
Degrees of Freedom 6 · Maximum Reach 891 mm
GE
Gen3 7 DoF
Degrees of Freedom 7 · Maximum Reach 902 mm

At a glance

Degrees of Freedom
6
Maximum Reach
891 mm
Payload Capacity
2 kg

Manufacturer

KR
Kinova Robotics

Founded 2006

Canadian robotics manufacturer headquartered in Boisbriand, Quebec, founded in 2006. Originally built assistive robotic arms for people with reduced mobility, and now also makes the Gen3 ultra-lightweight research arm and the Link 6 industrial cobot.

View organisation →

Variants

2 models available

GE
Gen3 6 DoFCurrent
Degrees of Freedom 6 · Maximum Reach 891 mm
GE
Gen3 7 DoF
Degrees of Freedom 7 · Maximum Reach 902 mm

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