Kinova
Gen3 lite
A light, long-reach arm from research robot maker Kinova. Often used in teaching labs and on mobile robots.
Research · $5k–$20k Arrives assembled
List price Checked 2026-10-19
$14,425 USD
RobotShop price, special order.
Specs and prices change. Confirm with Kinova before you buy.
Specifications
- Payload
- 0.5 kg
- Reach
- 760 mm
- Repeatability
- —
- Arm weight
- 5.4 kg
- Control rate
- 1000 Hz
- DOF
- 6
- Gripper
- Depends on bundle
- Connection
- Ethernet / USB
- Software
- Kortex APIROS 1ROS 2
— means the maker doesn't publish it. Sources are at the bottom of this page.
Payload ratings are usually best case, near the base. Expect less at full reach.
Pick it if
- You run a teaching lab and want a supported arm
- You plan to mount it on a mobile robot
Trade-offs
- Only 0.5 kg payload for the price
- Special order; usually not in stock