Dorna Robotics
"Modular Benchtop Lab Automation"
US maker of affordable desktop robotic arms for lab automation, education, and research with Python API and web-based software.
Dorna Robotics is a California-based robotics company specializing in compact, affordable tabletop robotic arms designed for laboratory automation, education, and research applications. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Upland, California, Dorna develops industrial-grade desktop robot arms that are accessible to universities, research labs, and small manufacturers who need capable automation without enterprise price tags.
The company's flagship products include the Dorna 2 and the Dorna TA. The Dorna 2 is a 5-axis tabletop robotic arm featuring 1.5 kg payload capacity, 500 mm reach, and speeds up to 1000 mm/s. It employs a fully closed-loop control system that ensures position accuracy, repeatability, and consistency at all speeds, while also providing collision detection and recovery functionality. The Dorna TA is a 6-degree-of-freedom robotic arm engineered for higher-performance industrial and educational applications, capable of handling larger payloads at faster speeds than the Dorna 2. It features air ports on the third joint for integration with pneumatic tools and braking mechanisms on all joints to prevent accidents during power loss.
Dorna Robotics has developed its own software ecosystem called Dorna Lab, a web-based multi-platform environment that requires no installation and works on any device with a browser. Users can program robots through a drag-and-drop Blockly interface without specialized training, while experienced users can access a full Python API for advanced control. The platform supports simulation, scheduling, and orchestration of automation workflows.
The company has also developed the Dorna TA accessory ecosystem with modular components that extend robot capabilities for tasks such as pick-and-place, pipetting, liquid handling, and assembly. These systems are frequently deployed in life sciences labs, university robotics courses, and light industrial automation settings.
Dorna Robotics targets the growing segment of users who need reliable, programmable robotic arms that bridge the gap between educational toys and full-scale industrial robots. By offering industrial-grade precision at accessible price points and pairing hardware with intuitive software tools, the company enables a wide range of users to build automated solutions without extensive robotics expertise.
Primary type & automation activities this supplier delivers:
Dorna 2
- Model: Dorna 2
- Launch Year: 2019
5-axis industrial-grade tabletop robotic arm with 1.5 kg payload, 500 mm reach and Python API.
Dorna TA
- Model: Dorna TA
- Launch Year: 2023
6-DOF high-performance tabletop robot arm with pneumatic tool support and joint braking for industrial use.
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Company Facts
Founded
2018
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Manufacturer
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North America
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