Cobot 3000 vs Franka Production 3
Side-by-side comparison of Cobot 3000 (Future Robotics Inc.) and Franka Production 3 (Franka Robotics GmbH) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Cobot 3000—
- Franka Production 3Germany
Year First Available
- Cobot 30002023
- Franka Production 32016
Verified Deployments
- Cobot 30000 Deployments
- Franka Production 30 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Cobot 3000$5,000 USD
- Franka Production 3$30,551 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Cobot 30008 hrs
- Franka Production 3—
Availability Status
- Cobot 3000ACTIVE
- Franka Production 3ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Repeatability
- Cobot 3000±0.1 mm
- Franka Production 3±0.1 mm
IP Rating
- Cobot 3000IP54
- Franka Production 3IP40
Reach
- Cobot 30001,450 mm
- Franka Production 3855 mm
Payload
- Cobot 300010 kg
- Franka Production 33 kg
Degrees of Freedom
- Cobot 30006
- Franka Production 37
Max TCP Speed
- Cobot 30002.5 m/s
- Franka Production 32 m/s
Robot Weight
- Cobot 300039 kg
- Franka Production 318 kg
Mounting Options
- Cobot 3000floor/ceiling/wall
- Franka Production 3—
Safety
Safety Rating
- Cobot 3000SIL3, Pl-e, Cat.3 safety function
- Franka Production 3ISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- Cobot 3000none
- Franka Production 3integrated wrist ft
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- Cobot 3000—
- Franka Production 30.5 hrs
No-Code Capable
- Cobot 3000—
- Franka Production 3Yes
Offline Programming
- Cobot 3000—
- Franka Production 3No
Programming Interface
- Cobot 3000Manual / Remote Control / Contact Information
- Franka Production 3intuitive interfaces, no prior knowledge of programming necessary
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- Cobot 3000—
- Franka Production 3Yes
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Cobot 3000$5,000 USD
- Franka Production 3$30,551 USD
Lead Time
- Cobot 30006 wks
- Franka Production 3—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | Germany |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2023 | 2016 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $5,000 USD | $30,551 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 8 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Repeatability (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) | ±0.1 mm | ±0.1 mm |
| IP Rating (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | IP54 | IP40 |
| Reach (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | 1,450 mm | 855 mm |
| Payload (values differ) | 10 kg | 3 kg |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 7 |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | 2.5 m/s | 2 m/s |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 39 kg | 18 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | 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 | ||
| Setup Time (values differ) | — | 0.5 hrs |
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | — | No |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | Manual / Remote Control / Contact Information | intuitive interfaces, no prior knowledge of programming necessary |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $5,000 USD | $30,551 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, Time to Redeploy, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, Fieldbus Protocols, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month, Warranty
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Frequently asked
Who makes Cobot 3000 and Franka Production 3?
Cobot 3000 is made by Future Robotics Inc.. Franka Production 3 is made by Franka Robotics GmbH, based in DE.
When were Cobot 3000 and Franka Production 3 launched?
Cobot 3000 launched in 2023. Franka Production 3 launched in 2016.
How much does Cobot 3000 cost compared to Franka Production 3?
Cobot 3000 is listed at $5,000. Franka Production 3 is listed at $30,551.
How do Cobot 3000 and Franka Production 3 compare on the Robo Index?
Cobot 3000 scores 90/100. Franka Production 3 scores 90/100. The Robo Index blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of Cobot 3000 compare to Franka Production 3?
Cobot 3000 has a reach of 1300 mm. Franka Production 3 has a reach of 855 mm.
Are Cobot 3000 and Franka Production 3 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 Production 3?
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 Production 3 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 Index is calculated.