Cobot 3000 vs Franka Emika Panda
Side-by-side comparison of Cobot 3000 (Future Robotics Inc.) and Franka Emika Panda (Franka Robotics GmbH) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Cobot 3000—
- Franka Emika PandaGermany
Year First Available
- Cobot 30002023
- Franka Emika Panda2017
Verified Deployments
- Cobot 30000 Deployments
- Franka Emika Panda0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Cobot 3000$5,000 USD
- Franka Emika Panda$30,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Cobot 30008 hrs
- Franka Emika Panda—
Availability Status
- Cobot 3000ACTIVE
- Franka Emika PandaACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
IP Rating
- Cobot 3000IP54
- Franka Emika PandaIP54
Payload
- Cobot 300010 kg
- Franka Emika Panda3 kg
Max TCP Speed
- Cobot 30002.5 m/s
- Franka Emika Panda—
Reach
- Cobot 30001,450 mm
- Franka Emika Panda1,260 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- Cobot 30006
- Franka Emika Panda—
Repeatability
- Cobot 3000±0.1 mm
- Franka Emika Panda±0.1 mm
Robot Weight
- Cobot 300039 kg
- Franka Emika Panda11 kg
Mounting Options
- Cobot 3000floor/ceiling/wall
- Franka Emika Pandafloor, ceiling, wall
Safety
Safety Rating
- Cobot 3000SIL3, Pl-e, Cat.3 safety function
- Franka Emika PandaISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- Cobot 3000none
- Franka Emika Pandaintegrated wrist ft
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- Cobot 3000—
- Franka Emika PandaYes
Offline Programming
- Cobot 3000—
- Franka Emika PandaYes
Programming Interface
- Cobot 3000Manual / Remote Control / Contact Information
- Franka Emika PandaFranka Emika API
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- Cobot 3000—
- Franka Emika PandaISO 9409-1-A50
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- Cobot 3000—
- Franka Emika PandaYes
Fieldbus Protocols
- Cobot 3000—
- Franka Emika PandaEtherCAT
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Cobot 3000$5,000 USD
- Franka Emika Panda$30,000 USD
Lead Time
- Cobot 30006 wks
- Franka Emika Panda—
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | Germany |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2023 | 2017 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $5,000 USD | $30,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 8 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| IP Rating (priority for Agriculture buyers) | IP54 | IP54 |
| Payload (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 10 kg | 3 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 2.5 m/s | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,450 mm | 1,260 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | — |
| Repeatability | ±0.1 mm | ±0.1 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 39 kg | 11 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor/ceiling/wall | floor, ceiling, wall |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | SIL3, Pl-e, Cat.3 safety function | ISO/TS 15066 |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | none | integrated wrist ft |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | Manual / Remote Control / Contact Information | Franka Emika API |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | ISO 9409-1-A50 |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | — | EtherCAT |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $5,000 USD | $30,000 USD |
| Lead Time (values differ) | 6 wks | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Duty Cycle, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month, Warranty
ROI Comparison
Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.
Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | Cobot 3000 | Franka Emika Panda |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $5,000 | $30,000 |
| Payback period | 1.2 mo | 7.2 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $245,000 | $220,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +4900% | +733% |
Estimates labor-cost displacement only — not a full total cost of ownership. Actual ROI depends on integration, maintenance, training, downtime, and task fit. Converted currencies are indicative; USD is the price of record.
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Frequently asked
Who makes Cobot 3000 and Franka Emika Panda?
Cobot 3000 is made by Future Robotics Inc.. Franka Emika Panda is made by Franka Robotics GmbH, based in DE.
When were Cobot 3000 and Franka Emika Panda launched?
Cobot 3000 launched in 2023. Franka Emika Panda launched in 2017.
How much does Cobot 3000 cost compared to Franka Emika Panda?
Cobot 3000 is listed at $5,000. Franka Emika Panda is listed at $30,000.
How do Cobot 3000 and Franka Emika Panda compare on the Robo Score?
Cobot 3000 scores 69.1 on the Robo Score. Franka Emika Panda scores 69.8. The Robo Score is a 0–100 credibility figure blending commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Cobot 3000 and Franka Emika Panda 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 Cobot 3000 and Franka Emika Panda?
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
Cobot 3000 vs Franka Emika Panda 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 Robo Score is calculated.