Kinova · Industrial · 2019
The Kinova Gen3 is one of the most widely used research manipulators in the world — an ultra-lightweight 7-axis arm (8.2 kg, 4 kg mid-workspace payload, 902 mm reach) chosen by hundreds of universities, startups and corporate labs for its portability and sub-30-minute setup. Its distinguishing features are research-grade: 1 kHz closed-loop low-level control, infinite-rotation joints, and Kinova smart actuators with integrated torque sensors plus current, voltage and temperature sensing for precise force control and rich state feedback. An optional Kinova Vision module integrates an Intel RealSense RGB-plus-depth camera directly at the end effector (30 cm–∞ colour, 18 cm–∞ depth) for perception work. It's driven through the Kortex API in C++ or Python with official ROS/ROS 2 kortex drivers, over Gigabit Ethernet from 24 VDC, and offered in 7-DoF, 6-DoF (891 mm) and Gen3 lite forms — the combination of light weight, torque sensing and open software making it a default arm for mobile-manipulation and imitation-learning research.
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View full interactive profile, comparisons & videos →| Category | Industrial |
| Sub-type | Ultra-Lightweight Research Arm |
| Status | Active |
| Year | 2019 |
| Origin | Canada |
| Weight | 8.2 kg |
| Degrees of freedom | 7 |
| Payload | 4 kg |
| Reach | 902 mm |
| Max speed | 0.4 m/s |
| Camera | Optional Kinova Vision module — Intel RealSense: RGB (colour) + depth, 30 cm–∞ colour focal, 18 cm–∞ depth |
| Actuator type | Kinova smart actuators — integrated torque sensors, infinite joint rotation |
| Use cases | Robotics research, Mobile manipulation, Imitation / RL data collection, Education, Assistive robotics |
| Made in | Canada (Boisbriand, Québec) |
