25.6 - June 2025
This sunny update brings the brand-new NOVA API v2 (experimental), a refreshed Setup experience, and support for a new robot. Dive in and explore what’s new!
What's new?
NOVA API v2
The NOVA API has been completely redesigned and is now available as NOVA API v2 experimental. We've developed v2 to provide an overall better experience with a more intuitive approach and better performance.
For a complete overview of all changes and the new API endpoints, refer to the migration guide.
Welcome Setup app, bye Settings
What was previously known as the settings app is now the Setup app and system settings. Both are available via the home screen of your NOVA instance:
In Setup you'll find the same features as before, concerning cell and robot management as well as import and export of cell configurations. Creating a diagnosis package, updating the NOVA version, and information on the used license moved to the system settings.
Upcoming Wandelbots NOVA IsaacSim extension 2.0
Wandelbots NOVA IsaacSim extension 2.0 will introduce the usage of OmniGraph Nodes (OGN) with Wandelbots NOVA as well as an API v2. Keep an eye on the Wandelbots NOVA IsaacSim extension directory (opens in a new tab)!
Create tools in NVIDIA Isaac Sim with Omnigraph Nodes
With Wandelbots NOVA extension 2.0, you will exclusively create reusable tools in NVIDIA Isaac Sim using Omnigraph Nodes (OGN). This allows for a more flexible and powerful way to define tool behavior and interactions.
Read through the Create a tool section to learn how to create a reusable tool in NVIDIA Isaac Sim and connect it to Wandelbots NOVA.
As the tool configuration via the Robot Pad will be deprecated with Wandelbots NOVA extension 2.0, please transfer your existing tools to the OmniGraph Nodes approach.
Supported robots
KUKA KR 30 R2100 is now supported by Wandelbots NOVA.
What's better?
uv replaces poetry
The Wandelbots NOVA Python SDK now uses uv (opens in a new tab) instead of poetry for package management and task running. This change simplifies the development process and improves the overall experience.
Bug fixes
Virtual KUKA robots now use the same velocity with the default Wandelscript as all other robots. 🏃💨
Under investigation
Using ABB robots in manual mode is currently experimental. We recommend using automatic mode wherever possible.
On their final mission
Wandelbots NOVA extension 2.0 will introduce a new tool configuration using OmniGraph Nodes with NVIDIA Isaac Sim. This will replace the current tool configuration.
Technical details
Python 3.10 for Python SDK
In order to use the Wandelbots NOVA Python SDK, you now need Python 3.10 or later.
New Isaac Sim extension version & NVIDIA Omniverse compatibility
Wandelbots NOVA 25.6 requires the Wandelbots NOVA extension (Omniservice) version 1.48.0 for full functionality and only supports NVIDIA Isaac Sim version 4.2 and higher. Please remember to download the new Wandelbots NOVA extension (Omniservice) for NVIDIA Isaac Sim from the Developer Portal or from GitHub.
Wandelbots NOVA 25.6 is no longer compatible with older versions of the Wandelbots NOVA extension (Omniservice).
Documentation
- Added Joints and Poses to the glossary.
- Added default value for host specification to NOVA CLI instructions.
- Added known error message 503 Service Temporarily Unavailable and its solution to FAQ.
- Improved installation instructions that now offer start-to-end instructions for three different instance types.
- Added network configuration instructions to the simulation instructions.
- Added explanation on how to transfer a physical controller configuration to its virtual counterpart.
- Updated the local development instructions to use the new uv (opens in a new tab) package manager instead of poetry.
- Corrected the local development instructions to use the correct environment variables when developing an app with Python.