BLDC vs. Stepper, Harmonic Drive vs. Belt and Pulley; which one is right for your robot?
In this post, we will provide some insights into the main design principles of Dorna robotic arms.
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Industrial Automation Solutions, Within Reach
Dorna’s ecosystem of robots, accessories, and software help you expand production capabilities with increased quality, consistency and production speed.
Robots 
Dorna's robot portfolio offers a series of fast, accurate, and agile robots that are the ideal solution for flexible and compact automation.
Grippers
Choose from different end-of-arm tooling for your Dorna robot, such as motorized and pneumatic grippers to handle different types of objects, materials, and shapes.
Auxiliary Axes
Choose from our rails and motors catalog to expand the workspace of the robot and control other devices and actuators such as conveyor systems or lifters, directly with the robot controller.
Services
Whether you need resources for design, manufacturing, integration, or programming, the Dorna engineering team will help you to achieve a reliable and affordable automation solution for your needs.
Explore Dorna’s Applications
Material Handling
Dorna robot’s intuitive, easy-to-program platform and efficient cost, make our robots ideal for highly repetitive tasks such as material handling and assembly applications.
- Pick and place
- Assembly
- Machine tending
Lab Automation
Due to their compact size, easy-to-use software, and high-quality motion, Dorna robots are perfect to deploy at large scale for precise, repeatable, and high throughput tasks across diagnostics, drug discovery, and biotechnology.
- Device operation
- Vial handling
- Microplate handling
Creative Production
Dorna has opened a new door to many creators and artists, due to its affordability, high-quality motion, and its portability. Creators use Dorna for many different tasks such as
- Product photography and videography
- Motion graphics and visual effects
- Interactive installation and experience
Explore Dorna’s Applications
Material Handling
Dorna robot’s intuitive, easy-to-program platform and efficient cost, make our robots ideal for highly repetitive tasks such as material handling and assembly applications.
- Pick and place
- Assembly
- Machine tending
Lab Automation
Due to their compact size, easy-to-use software, and high-quality motion, Dorna robots are perfect to deploy at large scale for precise, repeatable, and high throughput tasks across diagnostics, drug discovery, and biotechnology.
- Device operation
- Vial handling
- Microplate handling
Creative Production
Dorna has opened a new door to many creators and artists, due to its affordability, high-quality motion, and its portability. Creators use Dorna for many different tasks such as
- Product photography and videography
- Motion graphics and visual effects
- Interactive installation and experience
Robotics And Automation, Simplified
Dorna Robots make it easy to start, program, deploy and scale your automation task.
Designed For Non-Experts
Flexible and quick setup with intuitive programming tools.
Maintenance Free and 24/7 Operation
Designed for rigorous performance and high throughput applications — Guaranteed long hours of hassle-free operation.
Affordable And Quick ROI
Lower your operation costs and see the return on your investment in a matter of weeks, not years.
Robotics And Automation, Simplified
Dorna Robots make it easy to start, program, deploy and scale your automation task.
Designed For Non-Experts
Flexible and quick setup with intuitive programming tools.
Maintenance Free and 24/7 Operation
Designed for rigorous performance and high throughput applications — Guaranteed long hours of hassle-free operation.
Affordable And Quick ROI
Lower your operation costs and see the return on your investment in a matter of weeks, not years.
Mechanical design for speed, smoothness, and reliability.
Dorna's innovative belt-driven design allows for safe and lightweight robots that are fast-moving, smooth, and require no maintenance.
Robot Programming and Operation Made Simple.
Simply hand-train your robot. A powerful web-based software with interactive tools for no code programming and a rich Python API for expert users.
Seamless Buying Experience
Simple Check-Out
Order your robot in a few easy steps, with transparent pricing.
30-Day Trial
Order it online, try it for 30 days and if you don’t like it, return it. 100% risk-free.
Fast Shipping
Your robot will be shipped in 7 days worldwide, using express shipping services.
Comprehensive Support
Quick problem discovery phone call, followed by quick spare part shipping to guarantee minimal downtime.
At Dorna, We Offer Full Customized Automation Solutions.
The robot is compact and lightweight, with great pricing and built-in collaborative functionality. We will use Dorna for our future automation projects and would recommend it to anyone without hesitation.
Meng Cheng
Zebra Technologies
It's easy to say that I am very impressed with the level of polish of Dorna and also how easy it is to get started with, while you are still able to develop your own more advanced protocols if needed.
Rikard Nyström
Uppsala University
We have been very impressed with the Dorna in terms of the possibilities it has opened up to our lab. We find that the movement speeds and placement reproducibility are more than sufficient for our applications.
Christoph Ziegenhain
Karolinska Institutet
When engaged for minor support, the post-sale customer service offered by Dorna was reactive and efficient. We were so satisfied with our experience that we ended up buying four robots.
Giuseppe Coco
D-Orbit
The robot is compact and lightweight, with great pricing and built-in collaborative functionality. We will use Dorna for our future automation projects and would recommend it to anyone without hesitation.
Meng Cheng
Zebra Technologies
It's easy to say that I am very impressed with the level of polish of Dorna and also how easy it is to get started with, while you are still able to develop your own more advanced protocols if needed.
Rikard Nyström
Uppsala University
We have been very impressed with the Dorna in terms of the possibilities it has opened up to our lab. We find that the movement speeds and placement reproducibility are more than sufficient for our applications.
Christoph Ziegenhain
Karolinska Institutet
When engaged for minor support, the post-sale customer service offered by Dorna was reactive and efficient. We were so satisfied with our experience that we ended up buying four robots.
Giuseppe Coco
D-Orbit
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Introducing Dorna 2S
Dorna Robotics, a company based in California, is excited to announce the addition of a new robot to its existing lineup.
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