A0509s vs Franka Emika Panda
Side-by-side comparison of A0509s (Doosan 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
- A0509sSouth Korea
- Franka Emika PandaGermany
Year First Available
- A0509s2019
- Franka Emika Panda2017
Verified Deployments
- A0509s0 Deployments
- Franka Emika Panda0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- A0509s$22,500–$25,700 USD
- Franka Emika Panda$30,000 USD
Availability Status
- A0509sACTIVE
- Franka Emika PandaACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
IP Rating
- A0509sIP54
- Franka Emika PandaIP54
Payload
- A0509s5 kg
- Franka Emika Panda3 kg
Max TCP Speed
- A0509s1 m/s
- Franka Emika Panda—
Reach
- A0509s900 mm
- Franka Emika Panda1,260 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- A0509s6
- Franka Emika Panda—
Repeatability
- A0509s±0.03 mm
- Franka Emika Panda±0.1 mm
Robot Weight
- A0509s21 kg
- Franka Emika Panda11 kg
Mounting Options
- A0509sfloor, ceiling, wall
- Franka Emika Pandafloor, ceiling, wall
Safety
Safety Rating
- A0509sA+ Sécurité
- Franka Emika PandaISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- A0509snone
- Franka Emika Pandaintegrated wrist ft
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- A0509s1 hrs
- Franka Emika Panda—
No-Code Capable
- A0509s—
- Franka Emika PandaYes
Offline Programming
- A0509s—
- Franka Emika PandaYes
Programming Interface
- A0509sDART platform
- Franka Emika PandaFranka Emika API
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- A0509s—
- Franka Emika PandaISO 9409-1-A50
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- A0509sYes
- Franka Emika PandaYes
Fieldbus Protocols
- A0509sEtherCAT, Profinet
- Franka Emika PandaEtherCAT
Commercial
Price (USD)
- A0509s$22,500–$25,700 USD
- Franka Emika Panda$30,000 USD
Warranty
- A0509s2 yrs
- Franka Emika Panda—
Lead Time
- A0509s4 wks
- Franka Emika Panda—
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | South Korea | Germany |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2019 | 2017 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $22,500–$25,700 USD | $30,000 USD |
| 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) | 5 kg | 3 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 1 m/s | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 900 mm | 1,260 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | — |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.03 mm | ±0.1 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 21 kg | 11 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor, ceiling, wall | floor, ceiling, wall |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | A+ Sécurité | ISO/TS 15066 |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | none | integrated wrist ft |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Setup Time (values differ) | 1 hrs | — |
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | DART platform | Franka Emika API |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | ISO 9409-1-A50 |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | EtherCAT, Profinet | EtherCAT |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $22,500–$25,700 USD | $30,000 USD |
| Warranty (values differ) | 2 yrs | — |
| Lead Time (values differ) | 4 wks | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Duty Cycle, Time to Redeploy, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month
ROI Comparison
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Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | A0509s | Franka Emika Panda |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $24,100 | $30,000 |
| Payback period | 5.8 mo | 7.2 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $225,900 | $220,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +937% | +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.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes A0509s and Franka Emika Panda?
A0509s is made by Doosan Robotics Inc., based in KR. Franka Emika Panda is made by Franka Robotics GmbH, based in DE.
When were A0509s and Franka Emika Panda launched?
A0509s launched in 2019. Franka Emika Panda launched in 2017.
How do A0509s and Franka Emika Panda compare on the Robo Score?
A0509s scores 65.7 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 A0509s 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 A0509s 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
A0509s 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.