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Franka Research 3 Shipping

By Franka Robotics GmbH · Germany · Collaborative robot arms (cobots)

Payload
3 kg (7 lb)
Reach
855 mm (33.7 in)
Repeatability
0.1 mm
Weight
18.3 kg (40 lb)
Price
Not published

19 sourced values · 2 not disclosed (90% disclosed)Checked by our QA desk on 2026-09-25Official page

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Launch
Announced
Status
ShippingManufacturerSource: franka.de (2026-09-25)
Body
Weight
18.3 kg (40 lb)ManufacturerSource: franka.de (2026-09-25)
IP rating
Arm
Reach
855 mm (33.7 in)ManufacturerSource: franka.de (2026-09-25)
Axes
Repeatability
0.1 mmManufacturerSource: franka.de (2026-09-25)Maker's figure is an "up to" value.
Max tool speed
2 m/s (7.2 km/h · 4.5 mph)ManufacturerSource: franka.de (2026-09-25)Maker's figure is an "up to" value.
Joint ranges
A1: ±166°; A2: ±105°; A3: ±166°; A4: -176° to -7°; A5: ±165°; A6: 25° to 265°; A7: ±175°ManufacturerSource: franka.de (2026-09-25)
Footprint
Not disclosedNot disclosedChecked: franka.de (2026-09-25)
Power consumption
Not disclosedNot disclosedChecked: franka.de (2026-09-25)
Programming
Three interfaces: Desk (workflow/app-based), Ride (integration/teaching), FCI (1 kHz low-level real-time control)ManufacturerSource: franka.de (2026-09-25)
Payload
Payload
3 kg (7 lb)ManufacturerSource: franka.de (2026-09-25)Conditions: Rated payload of the arm (stationary, mounted).
Software
SDK
libfranka (open-source C++ interface) via Franka Control Interface (FCI); franka_ros for ROS 2ManufacturerSource: franka.de (2026-09-25)
ROS support
ROS 2 (franka_ros, ROS 2 Control, MoveIt integration)ManufacturerSource: franka.de (2026-09-25)
Safety
Certifications
EN ISO 13849-1:2015 and EN ISO 10218-1:2011 (certification process ongoing); collaborative operation modes (monitored stop, hand-guiding) fully integrated in PLd, Cat.3ManufacturerSource: franka.de (2026-09-25)

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Price
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