Dobot Nova 2 Collaborative Robot for Retail and Hospitality

Bring compact, approachable automation to coffee shops, restaurants and retail spaces with the Dobot Nova 2 collaborative robot. Its combination of a 2 kg payload and 625 mm working radius is designed for commercial tasks where floor space, ease of use and customer-facing safety matter.

One Nova can handle up to 500 cups of coffee or 300 bowls of noodles per day. Its compact footprint, palm-sized control box and guided programming options help businesses add repeatable automation without rebuilding the store around the robot.

Why Choose the Dobot Nova 2?

• Built for compact spaces: The Nova Series requires only 1 m² of space and uses a palm-sized control box.
• Retail-ready reach and payload: Nova 2 offers a 625 mm reach and 2 kg maximum payload.
• No coding required: Program by replaying a user-guided trajectory or using a graphical interface.
• Fast, repeatable movement: Maximum TCP speed of 1.6 m/s with ±0.05 mm repeatability.
• Collaborative safety: Intelligent sensors provide five adjustable protection levels and stop operation within 0.01 second after collision detection.
• Remote management: Monitor robot activity and manage software upgrades through the cloud.
• Brand customization: Exterior color combinations can be customized to fit the surrounding space and brand.

Nova 2 Specifications

Specification	Dobot Nova 2
Robot weight	11 kg (24.3 lb)
Maximum payload	2 kg (4.4 lb)
Working radius	625 mm (24.6 in)
Maximum TCP speed	1.6 m/s (63 in/s)
Repeatability	±0.05 mm

Portable Automation for Space-Conscious Businesses

Nova Series robots are 33%–44% lighter and 20% smaller than Dobot CR counterparts. Their compact design allows faster deployment in commercial spaces without major changes to the existing layout.

Easy Programming for Retail Teams

User-guided trajectory replay and graphical programming let operators teach standardized workflows without coding experience. After training, retail and hospitality teams can incorporate the Nova 2 into repeatable service processes.

Safety for Human-Robot Collaboration

The Nova 2 uses intelligent sensors with five adjustable protection levels. It stops operation within 0.01 second after collision detection. Additional features include human-motion sensing and posture freeze after power shutoff.

Customizable for Customer-Facing Spaces

Choose exterior color combinations that work with your brand, making the Nova 2 easier to integrate into visible retail, restaurant and hospitality environments.

Common Applications

• Automated coffee and beverage preparation
• Noodle and food-service workflows
• Retail demonstrations and customer interaction
• Repetitive pick-and-place tasks
• Education and commercial robotics training

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Dobot Nova 2 designed for?

The Nova 2 is a compact collaborative robot designed for retail, restaurant, hospitality and other commercial automation applications.

What are the Nova 2 payload and reach?

It has a maximum payload of 2 kg and a working radius of 625 mm.

Does the Nova 2 require coding experience?

No. It supports user-guided trajectory replay and graphical programming methods designed for users without coding knowledge.

How much space does the Nova 2 require?

The Nova Series is designed to operate within approximately 1 m² of space, supporting deployment where floor area is limited.

What safety features does it include?

Safety features include intelligent sensors, five adjustable protection levels, collision detection, human-motion sensing and posture freeze after power shutoff.