Kinova Kortex API version 3.2: Software Update for Link 6 Collaborative Industrial Robot

Kortex API
Kortex version 3.2 includes a host of new features, enhanced stability, and overall performance improvement

February 23, 2023

The Kinova Kortex API 3.2 is a software development kit (SDK) that allows developers to configure and control Kinova’s Link 6 robotic arm

Kinova is pleased to announce the introduction of Kinova Kortex API version 3.2 for their collaborative industrial robot, Link 6! This new version includes a host of new features, enhanced stability, and overall performance improvements.

They have been working hard to ensure that this update provides their users with the greatest possible experience. In this article, they take a deeper look at some of the new features and enhancements in version 3.2. They also provide some tips on how to get the most out of the new version by utilising a variety of new or updated plugins.

Download the latest version Link 6 software update package v3.2.0

High-Level Control in Python

The Kinova Kortex API 3.2 is a software development kit (SDK) that allows developers to configure and control Kinova’s Link 6 robotic arm. The latest release of the Kortex API now includes support for high-level control in the Python programming language, making it even easier for industrial customers to integrate Kinova’s collaborative robots into their operations.

The use of the Python programming language for the Kortex API also offers a number of benefits. Python is a widely-used and easy-to-learn programming language, making it accessible to a wide range of developers.

Learn more at docs.kinovarobotics.com or by checking out Kinova Robotics’ code examples on Github.

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