About Nova
Nova is a 3D-printed desktop robot project focused on expressive movement, tracking, and conversation — built from practical parts you can assemble at home.
What this site is
This website is the central hub for Nova documentation: build guides, software setup, downloads, and updates. If you’re new, start with:
- Build Guide (hardware + assembly)
- Software Guide (setup + first run)
- Downloads (files and resources)
Tip: for faster help, include your Nova version (V1/V2/V3) and what step you’re on.
What Nova can do
- Tracks a user and responds in real-time
- Expressive body language and motion (desktop format)
- Software-driven behaviours that evolve over time
- Designed to be approachable for makers and builders
Who’s behind it
Nova is developed and documented by United Robotics in the UK — an independent project designed, prototyped, tested, and iterated in-house.
If you want to collaborate, contribute, or feature Nova, use the contact page and include a short summary of your idea.
Support
If something isn’t working, check the guides first — they cover the most common setup + build issues. If you still need help, contact us and include:
- Nova version (V1 / V2 / V3)
- What you expected vs what happened
- Any error message (copy/paste)
- Photos/video (if hardware-related)