Dobot
Nova 5
The Nova 5 extends the Nova series to 5 kg payload at 850 mm working radius, targeting PCB handling, light machine tending and precision assembly with ROS1 and ROS2 support.
Payload
5 kg
Reach
850 mm
Repeatability
±0.05 mm
💲 Price on application
Full specifications
Performance
How much it lifts, how far it reaches, how precisely it repeats.
- Payload
Maximum mass the robot can carry at the wrist flange, including the gripper/tool. Higher means it can handle heavier parts.
- 5 kg 18th pct in class
- Reach
Maximum horizontal distance from the base axis to the wrist — defines the size of the work area. Higher means a larger envelope.
- 850 mm 21th pct in class
- Repeatability
How close the robot returns to the same taught point on repeated tries (ISO 9283, ±). Lower is better — tighter precision.
- 0.05 mm 9th pct in class
- Axes (DOF)
Number of independently driven joints / degrees of freedom. 6 is standard for articulated arms; 4 for SCARA/palletizers; 7 adds elbow redundancy.
- 6
- Max TCP speed
Top linear speed of the tool centre point. Higher means faster cycle times.
- 2,000 mm/s 55th pct in class
Physical
Size, mass and how it mounts.
- Robot weight
Mass of the manipulator (arm) without controller. Lighter eases mounting and mobile use; heavier often means stiffer/higher payload.
- 14 kg
- Mounting
Orientations the robot can be installed in (floor, ceiling/inverted, wall, tilted, mobile base).
- floor, ceiling, wall, any
Power & controller
Electrical supply and the control cabinet that drives it.
- Power draw
Typical operating power consumption. Lower is more efficient.
- 770 W 0th pct in class
Environment
Conditions it can operate in — dust, water, temperature, cleanliness.
- IP rating (arm)
Ingress protection of the body against dust/water (IEC 60529). First digit = dust, second = water. Higher resists harsher environments.
- IP54 5th pct in class
- Operating temp
Ambient temperature range for normal operation.
- 0 to 50 °C
Safety
Standards met and collaborative-operation capability.
- Collaborative
Whether the robot is designed to work safely next to people without fencing (power-and-force-limited).
- Yes
- Cert. cobot payload
Payload at which collaborative (force-limited) operation is still certified.
- 5 kg 17th pct in class
Control & software
Programming, languages and ecosystem.
- Programming
How the robot is taught: pendant, hand-guiding (lead-through), block/flow-chart, scripting, offline simulation.
- hand-guiding, graphical
- Languages
Native robot programming language(s) — e.g. KRL (KUKA), RAPID (ABB), URScript (UR), INFORM (Yaskawa).
- C++, C#, Python
- ROS support
Robot Operating System driver availability (none / ROS 1 / ROS 2 / both).
- both
- Offline programming
Whether programs can be built and validated offline in a digital twin before deployment.
- Yes
Connectivity & I/O
Signals, fieldbuses and tooling interfaces.
- Fieldbus
Industrial networks supported for PLC/cell integration (PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT, Modbus TCP, CC-Link, etc.).
- Modbus TCP, Modbus RTU
- Integrated vision
Whether a camera / vision system is built into the robot or controller.
- No
Specifications sourced from Dobot official datasheet ↗. Specs last verified 2026-06-26.
Frequently asked questions
What is the payload of the Dobot Nova 5? +
The Dobot Nova 5 has a maximum payload of 5 kg.
What is the reach of the Dobot Nova 5? +
The Dobot Nova 5 has a maximum reach of 850 mm (0.85 m).
What is the repeatability of the Dobot Nova 5? +
The Dobot Nova 5 has a pose repeatability of ±0.05 mm (ISO 9283), making it highly accurate for precision work.
How many axes does the Dobot Nova 5 have? +
The Dobot Nova 5 is a 6-axis collaborative robot.
What is the Dobot Nova 5 used for? +
The Dobot Nova 5 is typically used for assembly, machine-tending, pick-and-place, inspection.
Is the Dobot Nova 5 a collaborative robot? +
Yes — the Dobot Nova 5 is a collaborative robot (cobot) designed to work safely alongside people under ISO/TS 15066.
What is the IP rating of the Dobot Nova 5? +
The Dobot Nova 5 arm carries an IP54 ingress-protection rating.
How much does the Dobot Nova 5 cost? +
Dobot Nova 5: Price on application. Industrial robots are typically quoted per project through authorized distributors.
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