Kinova Gen3 lite Overview

The Kinova Gen3 lite is a 6-axis ultra-lightweight robot arm aimed at education and professional light-duty work. Its payload is 0.5 kg and its maximum reach is 760 mm, with Cartesian translation speeds of up to 25 cm/s. At 5.4 kg and an average power draw of 20 W from a 24 VDC supply, it is easy to move between workstations. Programming is done through the Kinova Kortex API in C++ or Python.

Key Specifications

Prices are indicative, are not final and may change.

Applications

• Research

• Assistive robotics

• Inspection

• Laboratory automation

• Mobile manipulation

Industries

Research · Medical · Education · Industrial inspection

Technical Details

Weight: 5.4 kg. Protection rating: IP22. Power supply: 18 to 30 VDC, 24 VDC nominal. Average power: 20 W. Control frequency: 1 kHz. Operating temperature: 0 to 40 °C

Kinova Gen3 lite Review Summary

The Kinova Gen3 lite is a 6-axis ultra-lightweight robot arm aimed at education and professional light-duty work. Its payload is 0.5 kg and its maximum reach is 760 mm, with Cartesian translation speeds of up to 25 cm/s. At 5.4 kg and an average power draw of 20 W from a 24 VDC supply, it is easy to move between workstations. Programming is done through the Kinova Kortex API in C++ or Python. It is listed from USD 14,425.

Pros

• 0.5 kg maximum payload with a 760 mm reach

• Speed: 25 cm/s maximum Cartesian translation speed

Cons

• Light-duty arm, not built for continuous industrial production

• The 0.5 kg maximum payload includes the end effector

• End effectors, safety equipment and integration are quoted separately

Who It Is For

The Kinova Gen3 lite fits schools, labs, developers and makers who need a small arm for learning, research and light tasks.

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