The Ned2 is a Education robot developed by Niryo (France), launched 2022, listed at $169 USD (unverified).
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Overview
Ned2 is a 6-axis educational desktop robotic arm designed for teaching robotics from basics to advanced levels. It features a sturdy metal chassis, a 300g payload, 490mm reach, and ±0.5mm repeatability. The robot supports multiple programming interfaces including Blockly, Python, ROS, ROS 2, MATLAB, and integrates with TensorFlow, OpenCV, and NVIDIA for AI and computer vision education. It comes with a plug-and-play magnetic tool changer, silent stepper motors, and an ergonomic control panel with a freemotion button. Includes a 1-year warranty and is backed by Niryo's educational ecosystem: NiryoStudio (no-code programming), NiryoAcademy (turnkey educational content), and Niryo Success support.
At a glance
- Built for assembly, collaborative and inspection
- Used across automotive, electronics and metalwork
- Programmed through drag and drop and python
- Set up without writing code
- Public API for integration
- Compatible with ROS
Buyer decision signals
Viability
Cybersecurity & Networking Pack availability announced
Price
purchase
Unverified — no source on record
Availability
Specifications
Category: Education- Payload
- 0.3 kg
- Reach
- 490 mm
- Speed
- 1.2 m/s
- Weight
- 7 kg
- Battery
- 8 h
- Launch year
- 2022
- Price
- $169 USD
- Status
- active
Unverified — no source on record
Company profile
- Founded
- 2016
Detailed specifications
What it is built for3
- Applications
- pick and place,visual inspection,lab automation
- Sub Category
- tabletop
- Industries Served
- education,research
Movement & precision3
- Dof
- 6
- Max Speed M S
- 1.2
- Repeatability Mm
- 0.5
Power & runtime2
- Auto Charging
- true
- Charge Time Hours
- 4
Controls & integration10
- Api Available
- true
- Ros Compatible
- true
- No Code Capable
- true
- Mounting Options
- floor,desk
- Setup Time Hours
- 10
- Compatible Vision
- OpenCV,TensorFlow,NVIDIA
- Software Platform
- NiryoStudio
- Training Required
- basic_<1day
- Compatible Grippers
- Custom Gripper,Large Gripper,Adaptive Gripper,Vacuum Pump,Electromagnet
- Programming Interface
- drag and drop,visual block,code python,code ros
Safety & certification2
- Force Limiting
- false
- Force Torque Sensing
- none
Buying & support6
- Price Tier
- <10K
- Pricing Model
- purchase
- Warranty Years
- 1
- Deployment Count
- 3500
- Availability Status
- available
- Countries Available
- more than 70 countries
Other details27
- Motor Type
- silent stepper
- Ros Version
- ROS & ROS 2
- Analog Inputs
- 2 (12-bit)
- Analog Outputs
- 2 (12-bit)
- Digital Inputs
- 3 (NPN)
- Digital Outputs
- 3 (NPN)
- Chassis Material
- metal
- Connectivity Usb
- USB 2.0 (2) - 3.0 (2)
- Connectivity Wifi
- 2.4GHz & 5GHz
- Led Ring Feedback
- true
- Tool Changer Type
- magnetic (SnapLink)
- Conveyor Interface
- 2
- Dimensions Depth Mm
- 187.6
- Dimensions Width Mm
- 181.6
- Ir Sensor Interface
- 1
- Digital Twin Support
- robodK
- Dimensions Height Mm
- 436.22
- Sdk Language Support
- Python,C++,MATLAB
- Tool Changer Support
- manual
- Tool Flange Standard
- proprietary
- Vacuum Pump Interface
- 1
- Control Panel Save Button
- true
- Connectivity Ethernet Speed
- 1Gb/s
- Control Panel Custom Button
- true
- Offline Programming Support
- robodK
- Integrated Force Torque Sensor
- not available
- Control Panel Freemotion Button
- true
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Company milestones
- Apr 2026MilestoneCybersecurity & Networking Pack availability announced
- Mar 2026LaunchNR2/Nate range first reveal at Global Industrie 2026
- 2026LaunchLaunch of Nate platform
- 2017LaunchNiryo One launch
- 2017FundingKickstarter campaign for Niryo One
- 2016MilestoneCompany founded
- —MilestoneNed2 positioned for education and learning
- —MilestoneNed2 product overview by JPL
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Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the Ned2?
- The Ned2 is developed by Niryo, based in France.
- What type of robot is the Ned2?
- The Ned2 is a Education robot made by Niryo.
- How much does the Ned2 cost?
- The Ned2 is listed at $169 USD in the Robolist catalogue, but this figure is unverified and not confirmed by Niryo — contact them for a quote.
- When was the Ned2 launched?
- The Ned2 was launched in 2022.
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