Dobot Nova 5
Six-axis collaborative robot arm for commercial use
$9,525
The Dobot Nova 5 is a six-axis collaborative robot arm developed by Shenzhen DOBOT for commercial, retail, and service applications. It is built to be compact and easy to program, using drag-to-teach and a graphical interface so non-engineers can deploy it. Dobot positions it with intelligent collision-sensing safety features for environments where the robot works near people.
Released: 2022
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Overview
The Dobot Nova 5 is a six-axis collaborative robot arm from Shenzhen DOBOT, part of the company's Nova Series aimed at commercial, retail, and service environments rather than purely industrial settings. It is designed to be compact enough to fit within a small footprint while still offering enough reach and payload for tasks such as light assembly, pick-and-place, food and beverage preparation, and other service applications.
A core design goal of the Nova 5 is accessibility. Dobot pairs it with drag-to-teach programming and a graphical user interface so that operators without robotics or coding backgrounds can set it up and reconfigure it quickly. This makes it suited to businesses such as cafes, restaurants, and shops that may not employ dedicated automation engineers.
Safety is emphasized for shared human-robot workspaces. Dobot equips the Nova 5 with intelligent sensing and adjustable protection levels intended to detect contact and halt motion rapidly, supporting deployment in spaces where the robot operates alongside customers and staff.
Key Features
- Six-axis articulated design giving flexible motion for a range of commercial and service tasks
- No-code, drag-to-teach programming with a graphical interface for fast setup by non-engineers
- Compact footprint intended to fit into small commercial spaces
- Intelligent collision-sensing safety with adjustable protection levels for working near people
- Sealed construction rated for dust and splash resistance suitable for food-service and light-industrial environments
Specifications
Connectivity
| Communication | WiFi, Ethernet, 4G |
Environment
| IP Rating | IP54 |
Mechanics
| Degrees of Freedom | 12 |
| Locomotion | Wheeled |
Performance
| Max Speed | 1.6 m/s |
| Payload Capacity | 14 kg |
| Reach | 500 mm |
| Repeatability | 0.03 mm |
Physical
| Weight | 32.7 kg |
Power
| Battery Life | 1.5 hours |
Sensing
| Sensors | LiDAR, stereo cameras, IMU |
Software
| SDK Support | Yes |
| ROS Compatible | Yes |
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