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Kinova Gen3 - User Manual

Kinova Gen3
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KINOVA
®
Gen3
Ultra lightweight
robot
User Guide

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers

Summary

Welcome

About this document

Acronyms and abbreviations

Warranty

Safety directives and warnings

Disclaimer

Risk assessment

Normal use definition

Getting started

Whats in the case?

Identifies contents of the robot shipping case.

Robot mounting options

Describes methods for physically securing the robot to a surface.

Robot power adapter and E-stop

Details the power supply, E-stop button, and their functions.

Powering on the robot

Steps to connect the robot to an electrical power source.

Power-up, booting, and initialization sequence

Explains the LED indications during robot startup and initialization.

Operating the robot

Overview of robot control methods: gamepad, web app, API.

Connecting a computer to the robot

Guides on connecting a computer via Ethernet or Wi-Fi.

Robot components

Base

Describes the robot's base, controller, and mounting features.

Controller quick connect system

Explains the system for easy detachment of the controller from the base.

Controller connector panel

Details the ports and indicators on the controller's rear panel.

Actuators

Overview of the robot's joint actuators and their specifications.

Interface module

Details the interface module for tool and vision system connections.

Vision module

Explains the vision module's capabilities and technical specifications.

Dimensions, specifications, and capabilities

Schematic and dimensions - 7 DoF spherical wrist

Provides schematic and physical dimensions of the robot arm.

Technical Specifications

Lists key technical specifications including safety, environmental, and controller data.

Robot specifications

Summarizes robot weight, payload, reach, DoF, and communication specifications.

Vision Module Specifications

Details the technical specifications of the vision module's sensors.

Sensor Data Overview

Details sensor readings available via API for base, actuators, and interface modules.

Workspace and Payload

Describes the robot's effective workspace and variations in payload capacity.

Interface module expansion - tips for installing tools

End effector reference design

Guidance for developers integrating custom end effectors with the robot.

Robotiq Adaptive Grippers installation (optional)

Procedure for mounting and integrating Robotiq adaptive grippers.

Interface module bolting pattern

Details the mechanical interface and screw hole pattern for tools.

Interface module user expansion connector pinout

Describes the pin assignment for the user expansion connector.

Robot communications and network interfaces

Network topology and IP addresses

Explains the robot's Ethernet network structure and default IP addressing.

Accessing Vision module color and depth streams

How to access color and depth camera streams using RTSP protocol.

Concepts and terminology

Robot key concepts

Defines fundamental terms like Actions, Control Modes, Controller, and Notifications.

Terminology reference

Glossary of robotics terms, mathematical concepts, and coordinate systems.

Features, components and functionalities

Describes core robot parts and operational features like Admittance and End Effectors.

Control and Operation Modes

Details various modes for robot operation, control, and kinematics.

Control features

Singularity avoidance

Explains how the robot avoids configurations causing loss of mobility or control.

Protection zones

Describes defining safe geometric volumes to restrict robot movement and prevent collisions.

Control modes overview

Trajectory control modes

How to define and follow robot movement paths via endpoint poses or joint angles.

Joystick control modes

Using joysticks for robot movement in Cartesian or Angular space.

Admittance modes

How to manually move the robot using external force feedback.

Configurations and safeties

Configurable parameters

Lists parameters for customizing robot operation via API or Web App.

Safety items

Details safety thresholds for Base, Actuators, and Interface modules.

KINOVA KORTEX Web App User Guide

Introduction, Purpose, and Access

Overview of the Web App's purpose, availability, and connection methods.

Platform and Browser Support

Details supported operating systems and browsers for the Web App.

User Login and Initialization

Steps to log into the Web App and initialize the robot connection.

Web App Layout and Navigation

Describes the structure, panels, and navigation within the Web App interface.

Robot Control Panel

Explains the interface for controlling robot movement and modes.

Notifications

Viewing robot-related events, warnings, and errors.

Camera Page

Accessing and controlling the robot's vision module video feed.

Configurations Page

Customizing robot hardware parameters and settings.

Safety Tab

Viewing and understanding robot safety thresholds and status.

Actions Page

Creating, managing, and playing back robot actions and sequences.

Protection Zones Page

Defining geometric volumes to restrict robot movement.

Controllers Page

Managing control mappings for physical controllers like gamepads.

Networks Page

Configuring Ethernet and Wi-Fi network settings for the robot.

Users Page

Creating and managing user profiles and access credentials.

System Information Page

Displays hardware and firmware configuration details of the robot.

Monitoring Page

Real-time monitoring of robot status and performance parameters.

Upgrade Page

Process for updating robot firmware and software packages.

KINOVA KORTEX Developer Guide

Introduction to Custom Application Development

Guidance on using the KORTEX framework and APIs for custom software.

Devices, Services, and API Structure

Explains robot devices, services, methods, and the API structure.

Users, Connections, and Sessions

How users connect, establish sessions, and manage robot control.

Robot Servoing Modes

Differentiates between high-level and low-level servoing for robot control.

GitHub Repositories and ROS Packages

Information on KORTEX and ROS packages available on GitHub.

Working with camera streams using GStreamer

GStreamer Framework Overview

Introduces GStreamer for handling robot camera sensor streams.

Command Line Examples

Provides examples for accessing color and depth streams via command line.

Guidance for advanced users

7 DoF Singularity Configurations

Describes specific joint configurations that cause singularities in the robot.

Reference Frames and Transformations

Explains homogeneous transforms and coordinate systems used in robotics.

Standard Robot Frames and Dynamic Parameters

Details standard reference frames and dynamic properties of robot links.

Maintenance

Maintenance Overview and Preventive Tasks

Covers general maintenance and preventive actions like cleaning and clamp adjustment.

Firmware and Package Updates

Instructions for updating robot firmware and development packages.

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Resources and General Tips

Resources like Web App, LEDs, and tips for diagnosing issues.

Base Controller LED Interpretation

Explains the meaning of status LEDs on the robot base controller.

Responding to Safety Warnings and Errors

Guidance on handling safety-related alerts and probable causes.

Kinova Gen3 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Degrees of Freedom7
Payload Capacity4 kg
Reach902 mm
Weight8.2 kg
Control InterfaceEthernet, USB
Power Supply48 VDC
Repeatability±0.1 mm
Protection RatingIP54
Operating Temperature0°C to 45°C

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