Franka Emika Panda
Sensitive collaborative robot arm for research and industry
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The Franka Emika Panda is a 7-axis collaborative robot arm designed for sensitive manipulation tasks in research and industrial applications. With integrated torque sensors in all seven joints, it offers exceptional force sensitivity and human-robot collaboration capabilities. Targeted at researchers, educators, and manufacturers requiring precise, safe automation solutions.
Released: 2017
Estimated lead time: 12 weeks
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does the Franka Emika Panda cost?
- Pricing for the Franka Emika Panda is available on request. Contact Robozaps to receive a tailored quote based on your deployment requirements.
- Is the Franka Emika Panda available for commercial deployment?
- The Franka Emika Panda is available for commercial purchase and deployment. For lead times, evaluation units, and procurement, contact the Robozaps team.
- Who manufactures the Franka Emika Panda?
- The Franka Emika Panda is manufactured by Franka Robotics. Franka Robotics is a German robotics company that develops collaborative robot systems designed for industrial automation and research applications. Their flagship product, the Franka Emika Robot (also known as Panda), is a sensitive, interconnected robotic arm that combines precision, flexibility, and ease of use with advanced force-torque sensing capabilities. The company focuses on making robotics more accessible and cost-effective for small and medium-sized enterprises while maintaining high performance standards. Robozaps is an independent broker that can help you source, evaluate, and deploy robots from leading manufacturers including Franka Robotics.
- What type of robot is the Franka Emika Panda?
- The Franka Emika Panda is categorised as: Industrial Cobots. Robozaps can help you identify the right robot category and vendor for your specific application.
- What are the key specifications of the Franka Emika Panda?
- Key technical specifications for the Franka Emika Panda include: Weight: 18 kg, Degrees of Freedom: 7, Payload Capacity: 3 kg. Full specs are available on this page. Contact Robozaps for a detailed datasheet.
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Deployment Evidence
Franka Research 3 — Official Product Page
The Franka Research 3 (successor to the Panda) is available through distributors including Clearpath Robotics at ~$30,000 USD; widely used in research institutions worldwide.
franka_ros — Official ROS Integration
Official ROS/ROS 2 packages for the Franka robot arm with 1kHz real-time control, MoveIt2 integration, and complete URDF models.
Deployment Readiness
Integration & SDK
- ROS Support
- Supported
- SDK Available
- Supported
- API Docs
- View Docs
- Supported Platforms
- Linux, Ubuntu 20.04, Ubuntu 22.04, ROS 1 (Noetic), ROS 2, C++, Python, MATLAB/Simulink
Support & Service
Regions
| Tier | Response Time | SLA |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 72 hrs | — |
Specifications
Connectivity
| Communication | Ethernet |
Mechanics
| Degrees of Freedom | 7 |
| Locomotion | Stationary |
Performance
| Payload Capacity | 3 kg |
| Reach | 855 mm |
| Repeatability | 0.1 mm |
Physical
| Weight | 18 kg |
Sensing
| Sensors | Joint torque sensors |
Software
| SDK Support | Yes |
| ROS Compatible | Yes |
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