Busiweier FR3 Collaborative Robot Arm vs PR2 robot

Side-by-side comparison of Busiweier FR3 Collaborative Robot Arm (Suzhou Busiweier Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.) and PR2 robot (Willow Garage) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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Busiweier FR3 Collaborative Robot Arm22.3

PR2 robot45.8

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

Busiweier FR3 Collaborative Robot ArmChina
PR2 robotUnited States

Year First Available

Busiweier FR3 Collaborative Robot Arm—
PR2 robot2013

Verified Deployments

Busiweier FR3 Collaborative Robot Arm0 Deployments
PR2 robot0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price Range (USD)

Busiweier FR3 Collaborative Robot Arm$6,099
PR2 robot$285,000

Availability Status

Busiweier FR3 Collaborative Robot ArmACTIVE
PR2 robotACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Payload

Busiweier FR3 Collaborative Robot Arm—
PR2 robot1.8 kg

Robot Weight

Busiweier FR3 Collaborative Robot Arm—
PR2 robot200 kg

Reach

Busiweier FR3 Collaborative Robot Arm—
PR2 robot1,645 mm

Degrees of Freedom

Busiweier FR3 Collaborative Robot Arm6
PR2 robot7

Mounting Options

Busiweier FR3 Collaborative Robot Armfloor, ceiling, wall, any orientation
PR2 robot—

Safety

Force/Torque Sensing

Busiweier FR3 Collaborative Robot Arm—
PR2 robotYes

Ease of Use

No-Code Capable

Busiweier FR3 Collaborative Robot ArmYes
PR2 robot—

Programming Interface

Busiweier FR3 Collaborative Robot Armteach_pendant, no_code_gui, code_python, code_ros
PR2 robotRobot Operating System (ROS)

End-Effector

Wrist Power Supply

Busiweier FR3 Collaborative Robot Arm24V/1.5A
PR2 robot—

Software & Connectivity

SDK Languages

Busiweier FR3 Collaborative Robot ArmC#, C++, Python, Java
PR2 robot—

ROS Compatible

Busiweier FR3 Collaborative Robot ArmYes
PR2 robotYes

Fieldbus Protocols

Busiweier FR3 Collaborative Robot ArmModbus TCP, Modbus RTU, Profinet, TCP/IP
PR2 robot—

Commercial

Price (USD)

Busiweier FR3 Collaborative Robot Arm$6,099
PR2 robot$285,000

Warranty

Busiweier FR3 Collaborative Robot Arm1 yrs
PR2 robot—

	Busiweier FR3 Collaborative Robot ArmcobotSuzhou Busiweier Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. 22.3Product Score	PR2 robotcobotWillow Garage 45.8Product Score
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country (values differ)	China	United States
Year First Available (values differ)	—	2013
Verified Deployments	0 Deployments	0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD) (values differ)	$6,099	$285,000
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Arm Mechanics
Payload (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ)	—	1.8 kg
Robot Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ)	—	200 kg
Reach (values differ)	—	1,645 mm
Degrees of Freedom (values differ)	6	7
Mounting Options (values differ)	floor, ceiling, wall, any orientation	—
Safety
Force/Torque Sensing (values differ)	—	Yes
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable (values differ)	Yes	—
Programming Interface (values differ)	teach_pendant, no_code_gui, code_python, code_ros	Robot Operating System (ROS)
End-Effector
Wrist Power Supply (values differ)	24V/1.5A	—
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages (values differ)	C#, C++, Python, Java	—
ROS Compatible	Yes	Yes
Fieldbus Protocols (values differ)	Modbus TCP, Modbus RTU, Profinet, TCP/IP	—
Commercial
Price (USD) (values differ)	$6,099	$285,000
Warranty (values differ)	1 yrs	—

Insufficient data for full comparison

The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Repeatability, Max TCP Speed, IP Rating, Safety Rating, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Duty Cycle, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, Offline Programming, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month, Lead Time

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Frequently asked

Who makes Busiweier FR3 Collaborative Robot Arm and PR2 robot?

Busiweier FR3 Collaborative Robot Arm is made by Suzhou Busiweier Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN. PR2 robot is made by Willow Garage, based in US.

How much does Busiweier FR3 Collaborative Robot Arm cost compared to PR2 robot?

Busiweier FR3 Collaborative Robot Arm is listed at $6,099. PR2 robot is listed at $285,000.

How do Busiweier FR3 Collaborative Robot Arm and PR2 robot compare on the Robolist Product Score?

Busiweier FR3 Collaborative Robot Arm scores 22/100. PR2 robot scores 46/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.

Are Busiweier FR3 Collaborative Robot Arm and PR2 robot in the same category?

Both robots are classified as Cobot on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.

What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Cobot robots?

Hardware cost is one input. Cobot TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: Cobot TCO and Payback Math: Hardware, EOAT, and Zero-Fencing Savings.

What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Busiweier FR3 Collaborative Robot Arm and PR2 robot?

Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Cobot Vendor Red Flags: Questions That Filter Out the Marketing.

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About this comparison

Busiweier FR3 Collaborative Robot Arm vs PR2 robot compares two robots in the cobot category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robolist Product Score is calculated.