M1013 vs Franka Emika Panda
Side-by-side comparison of M1013 (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
- M1013South Korea
- Franka Emika PandaGermany
Year First Available
- M10132017
- Franka Emika Panda2017
Verified Deployments
- M10130 Deployments
- Franka Emika Panda0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- M1013$42,000 USD
- Franka Emika Panda$30,000 USD
Availability Status
- M1013ACTIVE
- Franka Emika PandaACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- M101310 kg
- Franka Emika Panda3 kg
Max TCP Speed
- M10131.5 m/s
- Franka Emika Panda—
Reach
- M10131,300 mm
- Franka Emika Panda1,260 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- M10136
- Franka Emika Panda—
Repeatability
- M1013±0.1 mm
- Franka Emika Panda±0.1 mm
Robot Weight
- M1013—
- Franka Emika Panda11 kg
Mounting Options
- M1013floor, ceiling, wall
- Franka Emika Pandafloor, ceiling, wall
IP Rating
- M1013IP54
- Franka Emika PandaIP54
Safety
Safety Rating
- M1013Cat4 PLe
- Franka Emika PandaISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- M1013joint level all
- Franka Emika Pandaintegrated wrist ft
Power/Force Limiting
- M10130.2 N
- Franka Emika Panda—
Duty Cycle
- M101324 7 continuous
- Franka Emika Panda—
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- M10131 hrs
- Franka Emika Panda—
No-Code Capable
- M1013Yes
- Franka Emika PandaYes
Offline Programming
- M1013Yes
- Franka Emika PandaYes
Programming Interface
- M1013teach_pendant, code_python, code_ros
- Franka Emika PandaFranka Emika API
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- M1013iso 9283
- Franka Emika PandaISO 9409-1-A50
Tool Changer Support
- M1013manual
- Franka Emika Panda—
Integrated F/T Sensor
- M1013Yes
- Franka Emika Panda—
Wrist Power Supply
- M101324V DC + 6 bar pneumatic
- Franka Emika Panda—
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- M1013Python, C++, .NET
- Franka Emika Panda—
ROS Compatible
- M1013Yes
- Franka Emika PandaYes
Fieldbus Protocols
- M1013EtherCAT, Profinet
- Franka Emika PandaEtherCAT
Digital Twin Support
- M1013Yes
- Franka Emika Panda—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- M1013$42,000 USD
- Franka Emika Panda$30,000 USD
Warranty
- M10132 yrs
- Franka Emika Panda—
Lead Time
- M10134 wks
- Franka Emika Panda—
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | South Korea | Germany |
| Year First Available | 2017 | 2017 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $42,000 USD | $30,000 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 10 kg | 3 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 1.5 m/s | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,300 mm | 1,260 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | — |
| Repeatability | ±0.1 mm | ±0.1 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | — | 11 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor, ceiling, wall | floor, ceiling, wall |
| IP Rating | IP54 | IP54 |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | Cat4 PLe | ISO/TS 15066 |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | joint level all | integrated wrist ft |
| Power/Force Limiting (values differ) | 0.2 N | — |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | 24 7 continuous | — |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Setup Time (values differ) | 1 hrs | — |
| No-Code Capable | Yes | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | Yes | Yes |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | teach_pendant, code_python, code_ros | Franka Emika API |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | iso 9283 | ISO 9409-1-A50 |
| Tool Changer Support (values differ) | manual | — |
| Integrated F/T Sensor (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Wrist Power Supply (values differ) | 24V DC + 6 bar pneumatic | — |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python, C++, .NET | — |
| ROS Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | EtherCAT, Profinet | EtherCAT |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $42,000 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), Safety I/O Pairs, Time to Redeploy, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month
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 | M1013 | Franka Emika Panda |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $42,000 | $30,000 |
| Payback period | 10.1 mo | 7.2 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $208,000 | $220,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +495% | +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 M1013 and Franka Emika Panda?
M1013 is made by Doosan Robotics Inc., based in KR. Franka Emika Panda is made by Franka Robotics GmbH, based in DE.
When were M1013 and Franka Emika Panda launched?
M1013 launched in 2017. Franka Emika Panda launched in 2017.
How much does M1013 cost compared to Franka Emika Panda?
M1013 is listed at $42,000. Franka Emika Panda is listed at $30,000.
How do M1013 and Franka Emika Panda compare on the Robo Score?
M1013 scores 69.3 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 M1013 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 M1013 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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M1013 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.