Dobot Nova 5 Collaborative Robot for Physiotherapy
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- BRAND:
- DOBOT
- PART #:
- 1200000162
- ORIGIN:
- China
- AVAILABILITY:
- SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY
- SKU:
- Dobot-Nova-5
Dobot Nova 5 Collaborative Robot for Physiotherapy
Every physiotherapy session asks the same of the hand: reach the right spot, then press with the right amount of force, again and again. The Dobot Nova 5 Collaborative Robot for Physiotherapy is built around that request. It is a compact collaborative arm with a proprietary pressure control algorithm, meant for massage and therapy work around the neck, back and waist.
The product is available through this page, by quotation.
Background
The brand and the Nova series
Dobot is a robotics brand with a range of collaborative arms, humanoid platforms and educational robots. The Nova series is its line of compact collaborative robots for small-scale applications. The series includes the Nova 2, with a payload of 2 kg, and the Nova 5, with a payload of 5 kg. This page covers the Nova 5, and every figure below belongs to the Nova 5 only.
Collaborative robots, often called cobots, are designed to work close to people rather than behind fences. That makes them a natural fit for rooms where a practitioner and a patient are present, such as clinics, wellness studios and rehabilitation centers. The Nova 5 follows this idea in a small body that can be installed at any angle.
Positioning: a cobot tuned for massage and therapy
What sets this version apart is its intended use. The Nova 5 has an 850 mm working radius to easily reach massage spots such as the neck, back and waist. Dobot’s proprietary precision pressure control algorithm is the second pillar of the offer, aimed at giving a consistent, controlled contact experience. When a collision is detected, operation stops in 0.01 seconds.
In short, the arm is a compact cobot platform made for physiotherapy. Buyers who want to place it in a hospital or clinic setting may also browse the wider Hospital Robots category, or compare it with other arms in Robot Arms.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model | Nova 5 |
| Weight | 14 kg (30.9 lbs) |
| Maximum payload | 5 kg (11 lbs) |
| Working radius | 850 mm (33.5 in) |
| Maximum TCP speed | 2 m/s (78.7 in/s) |
| Repeatability | ±0.05 mm |
| Range of motion, J1 | ± 360° |
| IP rating (robot) | IP54 |
| Noise | 70 dB(A) |
| Temperature range | 0° to 50° C |
| Installation orientation | Any angle |
| Cable length, robot to controller | 3 m (118.1 in) |
| Materials | Aluminum alloy, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene plastic |
| Controller dimensions | 200 mm x 120 mm x 55 mm (7.9 in x 4.7 in x 2.2 in) |
| Controller input power | 30~60V DC |
| Controller communication | Network Interface 2, for TCP/IP and Modbus TCP communication |
| Teaching mode | PC, APP (Android, iOS) |
| Collision response | Operation stops in 0.01 seconds upon collision detection |
Specifications as published by the manufacturer; confirmed against the datasheet at quotation.
The manufacturer has not published joint torque sensing, certifications, the operating humidity of the robot arm, the robot arm dimensions, the maximum reach beyond the working radius or the software licence terms; they are confirmed at quotation.
What makes the Nova 5 different from a general-purpose cobot?
On paper, a cobot is a cobot: an arm, a controller and a teaching method. The difference lies in what the arm is asked to do. For physiotherapy and massage, the path matters less than the quality of contact. That is why Dobot puts its proprietary precision pressure control algorithm at the center of this version rather than speed or payload alone.
The geometry supports the same purpose. An 850 mm working radius reaches the neck, back and waist, the areas most often treated in this kind of session. A J1 range of motion of ± 360° lets the base joint turn freely, and the arm can be installed at any angle, so a clinic can mount it in the way that suits the room and the treatment table.
Safety behavior completes the picture. The robot’s operation stops in 0.01 seconds upon collision detection. For a machine that works near a person, that is a response worth discussing in detail when you plan an installation.
What does the Nova 5 offer compared with the Nova 2?
Both belong to the Dobot Nova series of compact collaborative robots. The Nova 2 carries a payload of 2 kg and the Nova 5 a payload of 5 kg. This page carries no further Nova 2 figures, so no other comparison is made and no Nova 5 figure should be read across to the Nova 2.
For physiotherapy work, the Nova 5 is the version this page describes, with the 850 mm working radius and the pressure control approach built for massage spots. If you are weighing both models, ask for the datasheet of each when you request a quotation.
Who is the Dobot Nova 5 for?
Physiotherapy and rehabilitation clinics are the first group. They can use the arm to take over repetitive contact work while the practitioner plans and supervises the session. Wellness centers and spas looking at robot-assisted massage are the second group, since the neck, back and waist are the areas the arm reaches.
Hospitals and care institutions evaluating automation can consider it as one option in the Hospital Robots category. Integrators and research teams will find a compact arm with TCP/IP and Modbus TCP communication and PC or mobile app teaching. Buyers who simply need a general arm for light tasks may also want to look through Robot Arms before deciding.
What is the Dobot Nova 5 used for?
- Neck massage. The 850 mm working radius reaches the neck with ease.
- Back massage. The arm covers the back, one of the main areas for massage work.
- Waist treatment. The waist is the third area the arm reaches.
- Pressure-controlled contact. The proprietary precision pressure control algorithm governs how the arm applies force.
- Teaching and programming. Motions are taught from a PC or from an Android or iOS app.
- System integration. The controller communicates over TCP/IP and Modbus TCP through its network interface.
Pricing and Availability
No price is printed on this page. Quotation is the way to buy: send us your application, the room layout and the number of units, and we will answer with an offer. Delivery, customs and support are arranged together with the quotation, so that nothing is left open after you decide. The Dobot Nova 5 Collaborative Robot for Physiotherapy is available on this page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What working radius does the Nova 5 have?
The working radius is 850 mm (33.5 in). It is enough to reach massage spots such as the neck, back and waist.
What payload can the Nova 5 carry?
The maximum payload is 5 kg (11 lbs). The Nova 2 in the same series carries a payload of 2 kg.
How does the arm react to a collision?
Operation stops in 0.01 seconds upon collision detection.
How is the Nova 5 programmed?
The teaching mode is PC or an app for Android and iOS. The controller offers Network Interface 2 for TCP/IP and Modbus TCP communication.
What are the conditions for installation and operation?
The arm can be installed at any angle and works in a temperature range of 0° to 50° C. Its IP rating is IP54 and its noise level is 70 dB(A).
What are the controller’s size and power needs?
The controller measures 200 mm x 120 mm x 55 mm (7.9 in x 4.7 in x 2.2 in) and takes 30~60V DC input power. The cable from robot to controller is 3 m (118.1 in) long.
Where can I buy the Nova 5 and what does it cost?
You can request it through this page, by quotation. The cost depends on your project and is given in the quotation, not printed here.
Summary
The Nova 5 starts from the question every therapist knows: how do you reach the right spot and press just enough, again and again? Its answer is an 850 mm working radius, a proprietary pressure control algorithm, a 0.01-second stop on collision detection and a compact body that mounts at any angle. To discuss a Dobot Nova 5 Collaborative Robot for Physiotherapy for your clinic or project, this page is the starting point.
