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Kinova Gen3

Kinova / Gen3

How much does the Kinova Gen3 cost?

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Quote only — the seller does not publish a price for the Kinova Gen3.

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Amount
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Price type
Quote only — the seller does not publish a price
Confidence
No priced claim to rate
Observed
No public priced observation
Availability
By quote; the seller does not state whether this applies to US.
Region
Not stated (requested US)
Checked
Sep 3, 2026

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Kinova's ultra-lightweight research arm, offered in 6-DoF and 7-DoF forms with torque sensing in every actuator, infinite joint rotation, an embedded controller and the open KORTEX API.

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Manufacturer
Kinova
Category
Robot arms
Lifecycle
Available
Released
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Weight
7.2 kg7.2 kg applies to the 6-DoF arm; Kinova states 8.2 kg for the 7-DoF arm. The controller is embedded in the base, so no separate control box weight applies.
Rated payload
2 kgFull-range continuous payload, identical for the 6-DoF and 7-DoF arms. Kinova's footnotes state this is measured without a gripper and in motion. Kinova publishes a second, higher figure of 4.0 kg for mid-range continuous operation, which is not recorded here because the two conditions cannot be distinguished with the permitted qualification keys.
Degrees of freedom
6 axesThe Gen3 is sold in two configurations; this records the 6-DoF base variant, and Kinova states 7 DoF for the other.
ROS 2
YesKinova names ROS 2 Humble specifically.
Python SDK
YesPython is listed as a supported language for the KORTEX API. Kinova does not use the word SDK on this sheet.

Every observed offer

Price and offers

Each row is the most recent reading of one seller's offer, with the transaction mode, price role, condition and billing interval kept distinct.

Observed offers for the Kinova Gen3, ranked by evidence quality, seller authorization and orderability. Ranking never considers commission.
SellerPriceConfigurationRegionAvailabilityIncluded / excludedListing
Clearpath Robotics Store (Rockwell Automation Canada Ltd.)

Quote required. Quote, Current price. reported confidence. Observed Sep 3, 2026.

Amount
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Price type
Quote · Current price
Confidence
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Observed
Gen3 6 DoFUNSPECIFIEDBy quote—View listing

No comparable one-time purchase price in USD for US.

Configurations

  • Gen3 6 DoF
  • Gen3 7 DoF

Observation timeline

Price history

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Every recorded price observation for the Kinova Gen3, newest first. Gaps between rows are gaps in observation, not in price.
ObservedAmountChangePrice typeAvailabilitySellerConfidenceSource
—not comparableQuote · Current price
not publicly disclosed		By quoteClearpath Robotics Store (Rockwell Automation Canada Ltd.)ReportedEvidence

1 observation. Each row is a reading taken on the date shown; RobotCosts does not interpolate a price for the days between readings.

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Cost of ownership

No ownership costs published yet

RobotCosts publishes an ownership figure only once the integration, maintenance, software, accessory and shipping assumptions behind it are either sourced or transparently estimated. Neither exists for the Kinova Gen3 yet, so nothing is shown here rather than a placeholder range. See the methodology for what has to be in place.

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Specifications

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Physical

Physical specifications, each with its source and observation date.
SpecificationValueConfidenceObservedSource
Weight7.2 kg7.2 kg applies to the 6-DoF arm; Kinova states 8.2 kg for the 7-DoF arm. The controller is embedded in the base, so no separate control box weight applies.VerifiedManufacturer technical documentation
Rated payload2 kgFull-range continuous payload, identical for the 6-DoF and 7-DoF arms. Kinova's footnotes state this is measured without a gripper and in motion. Kinova publishes a second, higher figure of 4.0 kg for mid-range continuous operation, which is not recorded here because the two conditions cannot be distinguished with the permitted qualification keys.VerifiedManufacturer technical documentation
Reach891 mm891 mm applies to the 6-DoF arm; Kinova states 902 mm for the 7-DoF arm in the same row.VerifiedManufacturer technical documentation
Degrees of freedom6 axesThe Gen3 is sold in two configurations; this records the 6-DoF base variant, and Kinova states 7 DoF for the other.VerifiedManufacturer technical documentation
Maximum speed0.5 m/s50 cm/s converted to 0.5 m/s. This is a Cartesian translation speed and applies to both the 6-DoF and 7-DoF arms.VerifiedManufacturer technical documentation
Ingress protectionIP33VerifiedManufacturer technical documentation
Operating temperature-30–35 °CVerifiedManufacturer technical documentation

Power

Power specifications, each with its source and observation date.
SpecificationValueConfidenceObservedSource
Power input18 to 30 VDC, 24 VDC nominalTaken from Kinova's technical one-pager. Kinova's own product page states a narrower "20 to 30 VDC, 24 VDC nominal" for the same robot; the two Kinova documents disagree on the lower bound and a reviewer should confirm which is current.VerifiedManufacturer technical documentation

Sensors

Sensors specifications, each with its source and observation date.
SpecificationValueConfidenceObservedSource
IMUYesKinova lists an accelerometer and a gyroscope. It does not use the term IMU or state how many are fitted or where.VerifiedManufacturer technical documentation
Force/torque sensingYesTorque sensing is integrated in each actuator, and Kinova exposes torque both as a low-level control mode and as a high-level wrench command. No force or torque range is published.VerifiedManufacturer technical documentation

Developer

Developer specifications, each with its source and observation date.
SpecificationValueConfidenceObservedSource
ROS 1YesKinova names ROS Noetic specifically as the supported ROS 1 distribution.VerifiedManufacturer technical documentation
ROS 2YesKinova names ROS 2 Humble specifically.VerifiedManufacturer technical documentation
Python SDKYesPython is listed as a supported language for the KORTEX API. Kinova does not use the word SDK on this sheet.VerifiedManufacturer technical documentation
C++ SDKYesC++ is listed as a supported language for the KORTEX API. Kinova does not use the word SDK on this sheet.VerifiedManufacturer technical documentation
Documented APIYesKinova describes KORTEX as an open API. The one-pager does not itself link to reference documentation.VerifiedManufacturer technical documentation
Simulator supportGazebo and MoveIt simulationKinova names Gazebo and MoveIt. Its product page adds that the arm is certified compatible with PickNik's MoveIt Pro Developer Platform.VerifiedManufacturer technical documentation
GazeboYesVerifiedManufacturer technical documentation

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Developer compatibility

Capabilities with no evidence either way are shown as not stated rather than omitted.

Developer and integration capabilities for the Kinova Gen3. Capabilities without evidence are shown as not stated rather than omitted.
CapabilitySupportDetailConfidenceObservedSource
ROS 1Supported—VerifiedManufacturer technical documentation
ROS 2Supported—VerifiedManufacturer technical documentation
Python SDKSupported—VerifiedManufacturer technical documentation
C++ SDKSupported—VerifiedManufacturer technical documentation
Documented APISupported—VerifiedManufacturer technical documentation
Public repositoryNot statedNo source states this either way.———
Simulator supportSupportedGazebo and MoveIt simulationVerifiedManufacturer technical documentation
NVIDIA IsaacNot statedNo source states this either way.———
GazeboSupported—VerifiedManufacturer technical documentation
Secondary development permittedNot statedNo source states this either way.———

7 of 10 developer capabilities have a sourced answer. RobotCosts does not infer SDK, ROS or API support from marketing copy.

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What this record supports

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What can be programmed
6 developer capabilities are documented by the manufacturer, listed field by field in the developer compatibility section below with the source for each.
Before you buy
Quote only — the seller does not publish a price. Budget planning for this robot requires contacting the seller; RobotCosts does not estimate a figure in place of one.

Common questions

How much does the Kinova Gen3 cost?
Quote only — the seller does not publish a price. RobotCosts shows no figure for the Kinova Gen3 because no comparable public purchase price has been observed.
Is the Kinova Gen3 available to buy?
The most recent offer observation, taken on Sep 3, 2026, records availability as by quote; the seller does not state whether this applies to US.
Does the Kinova Gen3 support ROS 2?
Yes, according to www.kinovarobotics.com, observed on Sep 3, 2026.

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Sources and verification

Source documents

  1. KINOVA GEN3 ULTRA LIGHTWEIGHT ROBOT — Technical specifications

    Manufacturer technical documentationKinovaRetrieved

  2. Kinova Gen3 — Rockwell Automation Canada Ltd.

    RetailerRockwell Automation Canada Ltd.Retrieved

Verification

Last verified
Record age
1 days
Status
Within recheck window
Recheck window
120 days

Change log

  1. Physical dimensions and other settled facts: source policy and freshness Inconclusive

    Reviewed fixture: no live retrieval is performed during the engineering alpha.

  2. Physical dimensions and other settled facts: source policy and freshness Inconclusive

    Reviewed fixture: no live retrieval is performed during the engineering alpha.

  3. Developer documentation and compatibility: source policy and freshness Inconclusive

    Reviewed fixture: no live retrieval is performed during the engineering alpha.

  4. Developer documentation and compatibility: source policy and freshness Inconclusive

    Reviewed fixture: no live retrieval is performed during the engineering alpha.

  5. Price and availability: source policy and freshness Inconclusive

    Reviewed fixture: no live retrieval is performed during the engineering alpha. Last retrieved 1 days ago; price and availability is re-checked every 1 days.

  6. Price and availability: source policy and freshness Inconclusive

    Reviewed fixture: no live retrieval is performed during the engineering alpha. Last retrieved 1 days ago; price and availability is re-checked every 1 days.

  7. Fixture import from fixtures/robots/kinova-gen3.json Unchanged

    Authored from Kinova's official Gen3 product page and Kinova's own Gen3 technical-specification one-pager, both read 2026-09-03. The Gen3 ships in 6-DoF and 7-DoF configurations, so both are modelled as variants and every figure that differs between them is attached to the 6-DoF base variant with the 7-DoF value stated in its qualification text. Two discrepancies were found and are recorded rather than smoothed over: the product page states a 20-30 VDC supply while the technical one-pager states 18-30 VDC (the one-pager figure is used and the conflict is noted), and Kinova publishes two continuous payload figures, of which only the conservative full-range 2.0 kg is recorded. Withheld: the optional 2D/3D vision module's colour and depth sensors (optional, so recording them would misstate the base arm), average power draw, actuator range, interface and control-frequency detail, and price. Collaboration mode is recorded as unknown because Kinova never describes the Gen3 as collaborative or cage-free; it says only that it is built for human-robot interaction. Kinova itself publishes no commercial terms and offers only a demo request, so the single offer comes from a robotics store that resells the arm; that store does not state an authorization relationship with Kinova, so its authorization is recorded as RETAILER rather than as an authorized distributor.

  8. Fixture import from fixtures/robots/kinova-gen3.json Unchanged

    Authored from Kinova's official Gen3 product page and Kinova's own Gen3 technical-specification one-pager, both read 2026-09-03. The Gen3 ships in 6-DoF and 7-DoF configurations, so both are modelled as variants and every figure that differs between them is attached to the 6-DoF base variant with the 7-DoF value stated in its qualification text. Two discrepancies were found and are recorded rather than smoothed over: the product page states a 20-30 VDC supply while the technical one-pager states 18-30 VDC (the one-pager figure is used and the conflict is noted), and Kinova publishes two continuous payload figures, of which only the conservative full-range 2.0 kg is recorded. Withheld: the optional 2D/3D vision module's colour and depth sensors (optional, so recording them would misstate the base arm), average power draw, actuator range, interface and control-frequency detail, and price. Collaboration mode is recorded as unknown because Kinova never describes the Gen3 as collaborative or cage-free; it says only that it is built for human-robot interaction. Kinova itself publishes no commercial terms and offers only a demo request, so the single offer comes from a robotics store that resells the arm; that store does not state an authorization relationship with Kinova, so its authorization is recorded as RETAILER rather than as an authorized distributor.

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