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Franka Research 3: The Gold Standard in Tactile Robotics

Redefining human-robot collaboration. A high-performance robotic arm designed for sensitive manipulation and advanced research.

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Tactile Intelligence

With integrated torque sensors in all 7 joints, the FR3 perceives and reacts to its environment with human-like sensitivity, making it safe for direct collaboration.

Research-Ready Ecosystem

Built specifically for the scientific community, the FR3 offers native support for ROS 2, MATLAB, and C++, allowing for seamless transition from simulation to real-world deployment.

Agile Manipulation

Featuring a payload of 3kg and a reach of 855mm, the FR3 is optimized for high-frequency tasks, intricate assembly, and complex laboratory automation.

Effortless Integration

The intuitive Franka UI and app-based interface allow researchers to set up complex task sequences in minutes, reducing the barrier between hypothesis and execution.

Franka Research 3: Where Precision Engineering Meets Scientific Discovery

Precision Engineering Meets Scientific Discovery

Experience the evolution of the world's most popular research cobot. The Franka Research 3 combines industry-leading force control with an open-source spirit, empowering researchers to push the boundaries of machine learning, teleoperation, and haptics. It is the definitive tool for labs that require both industrial reliability and experimental flexibility.

Technical Specifications

Parameter Specification
Degrees of Freedom 7 (Axis-aligned torque sensors)
Payload / Reach 3 kg / 855 mm
Sensitivity Integrated strain-gauge torque sensors in all joints
Repeatability < +/- 0.1 mm
Interface Franka UI (Browser-based) + Franka Control Interface (FCI)
Software Support ROS 2, MoveIt!, MATLAB/Simulink, Python, C++
Safety ISO 10218-1 & ISO/TS 15066 compliant
Computing Real-time Ethernet communication (1 kHz)

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The Franka Research 3 is available for institutional pilots and research deployments. Join the global community of roboticists defining the future of tactile automation.

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