Ultra-lightweight 6 or 7-axis collaborative robotic arm from Kinova featuring infinite joint rotation, integrated torque sensing, optional vision modules, and full ROS/ROS2 support for research and professional automation.
Primary use case: assembly, dispensing, material handling, and research manipulation tasks
Weight
5.4 kg
DOF
7
Payload
4 kg
Weight
5.4 kg
Degrees of Freedom
7
Locomotion
stationary
Payload
4 kg
Availability
available
Primary Use Case
assembly, dispensing, material handling, and research manipulation tasks
Meta is testing robots from vendors including ABB, Watney Robotics, and Kinova at its data centers to automate tasks like swapping networking cables, resetting servers, and power cycling equipment. Workers at facilities like the Altoona campus express concern that successful deployment could replace up to 80 percent of some people's workloads, while Meta contends it is investing in training programs to build a skilled workforce.
Kinova Inc. celebrated its 20th anniversary by launching KIMA, a medical robotic arm purpose-built for clinical environments. The company states KIMA represents a shift in how medical robotics should be built, combining calibrated accuracy with repeatable motion control for applications ranging from endoscopy to complex surgical interventions.