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Franka Research 3

Robotic Arm Franka Research 3

Franka Research 3 is a robotic arm designed specifically for scientific exploration and experimentation. With seven degrees of freedom, integrated torque sensors, and positional repeatability of ±0.1 mm, it delivers remarkable flexibility and supports a wide range of applications. Its seamless integration with popular environments such as ROS and MATLAB, along with the ability to program at a low level, ensures that researchers can select the most effective tools for their specific project needs.

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What makes Franka Research 3 stand out?

Safety and precision

Built for safe human-robot collaboration, Franka Research 3 meets the highest industry standards, certified under ISO 10218 and ISO 13849. Equipped with state-of-the-art actuators and premium sensors, the system has been engineered for both performance and ergonomic handling. Furthermore, the Franka Control Interface (FCI) software enables the customization of operational safety rules. The 7-DOF structure enables precise motion, even in confined spaces or around obstacles, making it highly adaptable to complex research scenarios. Every joint is fitted with torque sensors capable of detecting even the smallest external forces. Combined with a high-speed control system, the arm responds instantly to collisions. This sensitivity not only ensures safety but also enables advanced force and torque control, as well as smooth, intuitive hand-guiding

Customisation for everyone

From intuitive programming interfaces to direct joint-level control for advanced experimentation, Franka Research 3 adapts to the expertise and requirements of each user. With a control loop running at 1 kHz and access to precise low-level sensor data, the system is ideally suited for motion control research and the development of highly specialized behaviours beyond the reach of most robotic platforms.

Key Research Areas: 

  • Human-robot interaction

  • Advanced manipulation

  • Artificial intelligence integration

  • Force-feedback control.

Franka Research 3
Degrees of Freedom
7
Payload
3 kg
Range
855 mm
Position repeatability
< ± 0.1 mm
Weight
~ 18.3 kg
Force/Torque sensing
Link-side torque sensor in all 7 axes
Monitored Signals
Joint position, velocity, torque, cartesian position, force
Available Ports
Ethernet (TCP/IP), 2 configurable safety inputs, 2 × DI & 2 × DO (24 V, 100 Hz sampling rate)
Protection Rating
IP40
Add-ons
Two-finger gripper
Optional
Vacuum gripper
Optional
Technical Specifications - Controller
Dimensions
355 × 483 × 89 mm
Supply Voltage
100 – 240V AC
Power Consumption
~ 80 W
Weight
~ 7 kg
Protection Rating
IP20
Ambient Temperature
+5 – +45 °C

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What applications is Franka Research 3 designed for?

Franka Research 3 was designed primarily for research and education in the fields of robotics and artificial intelligence. It can be used, among other things, for research into human-robot interaction, advanced object manipulation, force control, and control algorithms.

Which environments does Franka Research 3 support?

The most popular environments supported by Franka Research 3 include ROS 2, MATLAB and Simulink, as well as C++.

Can Franka Research 3 be used to study and demonstrate palletizing?

Yes. The Franka Research 3 robotic arm can be used to study and demonstrate palletizing, as well as, for example, robot motion programming and object manipulation. Due to its payload of up to 3 kg, it should be considered primarily as a platform for educational and research applications.

What does low-level access to robot control mean?

The Franka Control Interface (FCI) enables real-time robot control at a frequency of 1 kHz. Users can, among other things, command joint torques, positions and velocities, as well as control position and velocity in Cartesian space. This makes it possible to implement custom control algorithms on an external computer