Kinova Gen3
Lightweight 7-DOF collaborative robotic arm platform
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The Kinova Gen3 is a lightweight, 7-degree-of-freedom collaborative robotic arm designed for research, education, and industrial applications. It features advanced torque sensors in each joint, built-in vision capabilities, and extensive API support for custom development. The Gen3 is particularly suited for academic research institutions, automation integrators, and organizations developing assistive robotics solutions.
Released: 2018
Estimated lead time: 8 weeks
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does the Kinova Gen3 cost?
- Pricing for the Kinova Gen3 is available on request. Contact Robozaps to receive a tailored quote based on your deployment requirements.
- Is the Kinova Gen3 available for commercial deployment?
- The Kinova Gen3 is available for commercial purchase and deployment. For lead times, evaluation units, and procurement, contact the Robozaps team.
- Who manufactures the Kinova Gen3?
- The Kinova Gen3 is manufactured by Kinova Robotics. Kinova Robotics is a Canadian company specializing in advanced robotic arms and assistive robotics solutions. Founded in 2006, the company develops lightweight, adaptable robotic manipulators for applications in assistive technology, research, manufacturing, and service robotics. Kinova is recognized as a leader in collaborative robotics, particularly for its JACO and Gen3 robot arms used in medical, industrial, and academic settings. Robozaps is an independent broker that can help you source, evaluate, and deploy robots from leading manufacturers including Kinova Robotics.
- What type of robot is the Kinova Gen3?
- The Kinova Gen3 is categorised as: Industrial Cobots, Robotic Arms. Robozaps can help you identify the right robot category and vendor for your specific application.
- What are the key specifications of the Kinova Gen3?
- Key technical specifications for the Kinova Gen3 include: Weight: 8.2 kg, Degrees of Freedom: 6 or 7, Payload Capacity: 4 kg. Full specs are available on this page. Contact Robozaps for a detailed datasheet.
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Deployment Evidence
Kinova Gen3 — Official Product Page
Kinova Gen3 is commercially available in 6-DOF and 7-DOF configurations with official ROS 2 support; widely deployed in assistive robotics and research manipulation tasks.
Introducing ROS 2 Support for Gen3 — Kinova
Kinova officially released ROS 2 support for Gen3 and Gen3 Lite with MoveIt2 integration, maintained at github.com/Kinovarobotics/ros2_kortex.
Deployment Readiness
Integration & SDK
- ROS Support
- Supported
- SDK Available
- Supported
- API Docs
- View Docs
- Supported Platforms
- Linux, Ubuntu 20.04, Ubuntu 22.04, ROS 2 (Humble), Python, C++, MATLAB
Support & Service
Regions
| Tier | Response Time | SLA |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 48 hrs | — |
| Premium | 8 hrs | — |
Specifications
Connectivity
| Communication | Ethernet, USB |
Mechanics
| Degrees of Freedom | 7 |
| Locomotion | Stationary |
Performance
| Payload Capacity | 4 kg |
| Reach | 902 mm |
| Repeatability | 0.1 mm |
Physical
| Weight | 8.2 kg |
Software
| SDK Support | Yes |
| ROS Compatible | Yes |
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