Dobot Nova 2
Ultra-compact 6-axis cobot for commercial automation
Price
Price not publicly disclosed
Record checked Jul 9, 2026
Key facts
Values reflect the public record
- Height
- No public data documented
- Weight
- 11 kgManufacturer confirmed
- Payload
- 2 kgManufacturer confirmed
- Degrees of freedom
- 6Manufacturer confirmed
- Runtime
- None — no built-in battery; controller powered from 30–60 V DC input (can run off an external battery when mounted on mobile platforms)Manufacturer confirmed
- Max speed
- 1.6 m/sManufacturer confirmed
Canonical robot record
Overview
The Dobot Nova 2 is the entry payload model in Dobot's Nova series of collaborative robots, launched as part of a line aimed squarely at retail and service automation rather than the traditional factory floor. Its ultra-compact design lets it operate in a very small footprint, making it suitable for crowded commercial settings such as cafes, kiosks, and small workshops.
The robot is built for operators without robotics expertise. It can be programmed through drag-to-teach motion, a graphical user interface, and playback of recorded trajectories, and it can be controlled from a companion app or PC software. This no-code approach lets staff configure and adjust tasks quickly.
Safety and flexibility are central to the design. The Nova 2 incorporates intelligent collision sensing with multiple adjustable protection levels and supports mounting at any angle, allowing it to be integrated into a wide range of commercial layouts and serving applications.
RoboZaps maintains this record as part of its canonical robotics database. Specs are source-verified where linked; the record compares public facts across manufacturers rather than representing a single robot maker.
- Spec sources
- 4 linked
- Verification
- Verified · 13/13 specs source-verified
- Deployment
- Paid Deployment
- Last verified
- Jul 9, 2026
Key Features
- No-code programming via drag-to-teach, graphical interface, and trajectory playback
- Ultra-compact form factor that operates within a very small footprint
- Intelligent collision detection with multiple adjustable safety levels
- Flexible installation supporting mounting at any angle
- Designed for retail and service tasks such as beverage and food preparation
Specifications
Grouped technical data with source detail available on demand.
13 documented values
Connectivity
| Communication | Ethernet (TCP/IP, Modbus TCP), RS485Manufacturer confirmedVerified Jul 9, 2026 Dobot (opens in a new tab) |
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Environment
| IP Rating | IP54Manufacturer confirmedVerified Jul 9, 2026 Dobot (opens in a new tab) |
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Mechanics
| Degrees of Freedom | 6Manufacturer confirmedVerified Jul 9, 2026 Dobot (opens in a new tab) |
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| Locomotion | StationaryManufacturer confirmedVerified Jul 9, 2026 Dobot (opens in a new tab) |
Performance
| Max Speed | 1.6 m/sManufacturer confirmedVerified Jul 9, 2026 Dobot (opens in a new tab) |
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| Payload Capacity | 2 kgManufacturer confirmedVerified Jul 9, 2026 Dobot (opens in a new tab) |
| Reach | 625 mmManufacturer confirmedVerified Jul 9, 2026 Dobot (opens in a new tab) |
| Repeatability | ±0.05 mmManufacturer confirmedVerified Jul 9, 2026 Dobot (opens in a new tab) |
Physical
| Weight | 11 kgManufacturer confirmedVerified Jul 9, 2026 Dobot (opens in a new tab) |
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Power
| Runtime | None — no built-in battery; controller powered from 30–60 V DC input (can run off an external battery when mounted on mobile platforms)Manufacturer confirmedVerified Jul 9, 2026 Dobot (opens in a new tab) |
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Sensing
| Sensors | None built-in (joint-torque/current-based collision detection; stops within 0.01 s on contact)Press releaseVerified Jul 9, 2026 Association for Advancing Automation (Dobot launch release) (opens in a new tab) |
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Software
| ROS Compatible | YesManufacturer confirmedVerified Jul 9, 2026 Dobot (official Dobot-Arm GitHub) (opens in a new tab) |
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| SDK Support | YesManufacturer confirmedVerified Jul 9, 2026 Dobot (official Dobot-Arm GitHub) (opens in a new tab) |
Evidence & changelog
Sources behind this record and material corrections made over time.
Sources
- Dobot - tranche-6 verification (opens in a new tab) · Dobot — cites Payload Capacity, Reach, Repeatability, Degrees of Freedom, Weight, Max Speed, IP Rating, Communication, Locomotion, Battery Life
- Association for Advancing Automation (Dobot launch release) - tranche-6 verification (opens in a new tab) · Association for Advancing Automation (Dobot launch release) — cites Sensors
- Dobot (official Dobot-Arm GitHub) - tranche-6 verification (opens in a new tab) · Dobot (official Dobot-Arm GitHub) — cites SDK Support
- Dobot (official Dobot-Arm GitHub) - tranche-6 verification (opens in a new tab) · Dobot (official Dobot-Arm GitHub) — cites ROS Compatible
Record changelog
- Battery Life: 90 min changed to None — no built-in battery; controller powered from 30–60 V DC input (can run off an external battery when mounted on mobile platforms) · Jul 9, 2026
tranche-6 verification (corrected): Official spec gives controller input power 30–60 V DC and typical/max consumption 100 W/250 W; no battery or runtime spec exists. '90 min' is cross-record bleed.
- Sensors: LiDAR, stereo cameras, IMU changed to None built-in (joint-torque/current-based collision detection; stops within 0.01 s on contact) · Jul 9, 2026
tranche-6 verification (corrected): Nova 2 has no LiDAR, cameras, or IMU — that sensor suite is bleed from a mobile-robot record. Its safety sensing is collision detection ('stops operation in 0.01 se
- Locomotion: Wheeled changed to Stationary · Jul 9, 2026
tranche-6 verification (corrected): Nova 2 is a fixed-base tabletop cobot arm (any-angle mounting). 'Wheeled' is cross-record bleed.
- Communication: WiFi, Ethernet, 4G changed to Ethernet (TCP/IP, Modbus TCP), RS485 · Jul 9, 2026
tranche-6 verification (corrected): Official spec table lists 2 network interfaces (TCP/IP, Modbus TCP) plus RS485; app-based control exists but 4G is not an official interface and WiFi is not in the
- Weight: 32.7 kg changed to 11 kg · Jul 9, 2026
tranche-6 verification (corrected): Official: 'Weight: 11 kg (24.3 lbs)'. Core weight_kg=11 already agrees; the spec row was contaminated.
- Degrees of Freedom: 12 changed to 6 · Jul 9, 2026
tranche-6 verification (corrected): Nova 2 is a six-axis cobot (J1–J6). 12 DOF is bleed from a non-arm record.
- Repeatability: ±0.03 mm changed to ±0.05 mm · Jul 9, 2026
tranche-6 verification (corrected): Official: 'Repeatability: ±0.05 mm'. ±0.03 is a CR-series figure. ± prefix kept.
- Reach: 500 mm changed to 625 mm · Jul 9, 2026
tranche-6 verification (corrected): Official: 'Working Radius: 625 mm (24.6 in)'.
- Payload Capacity: 14 kg changed to 2 kg · Jul 9, 2026
tranche-6 verification (corrected): Official: 'Maximum Payload: 2 kg (4.4 lbs)'. Launch press coverage confirms Nova 2 = 2 kg. 14 kg belongs to no Nova model — cross-record bleed.
Media
Manufacturer
Developer of affordable desktop and collaborative robotic arms for education and industrial automation.
- Headquarters
- Shenzhen, China
- Founded
- 2015
