EPR-WP20 vs Franka Production 3
Side-by-side comparison of EPR-WP20 (Guangdong Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.) 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
- EPR-WP20—
- Franka Production 3Germany
Year First Available
- EPR-WP20—
- Franka Production 32016
Verified Deployments
- EPR-WP200 Deployments
- Franka Production 30 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- EPR-WP20$29,999 USD
- Franka Production 3$30,551 USD
Availability Status
- EPR-WP20ACTIVE
- Franka Production 3ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
IP Rating
- EPR-WP20IP54
- Franka Production 3IP40
Payload
- EPR-WP2030 kg
- Franka Production 33 kg
Max TCP Speed
- EPR-WP20—
- Franka Production 32 m/s
Reach
- EPR-WP202,000 mm
- Franka Production 3855 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- EPR-WP206
- Franka Production 37
Repeatability
- EPR-WP20±0.1 mm
- Franka Production 3±0.1 mm
Robot Weight
- EPR-WP20600 kg
- Franka Production 318 kg
Mounting Options
- EPR-WP20floor
- Franka Production 3—
Safety
Safety Rating
- EPR-WP20CE certification
- Franka Production 3ISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- EPR-WP20none
- Franka Production 3integrated wrist ft
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- EPR-WP20—
- Franka Production 30.5 hrs
No-Code Capable
- EPR-WP20Yes
- Franka Production 3Yes
Offline Programming
- EPR-WP20No
- Franka Production 3No
Programming Interface
- EPR-WP20one-click start, no programming required
- Franka Production 3intuitive interfaces, no prior knowledge of programming necessary
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- EPR-WP20—
- Franka Production 3Yes
Commercial
Price (USD)
- EPR-WP20$29,999 USD
- Franka Production 3$30,551 USD
Warranty
- EPR-WP203 yrs
- Franka Production 3—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | Germany |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2016 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $29,999 USD | $30,551 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| IP Rating (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | IP54 | IP40 |
| Payload (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 30 kg | 3 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | — | 2 m/s |
| Reach (values differ) | 2,000 mm | 855 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 7 |
| Repeatability | ±0.1 mm | ±0.1 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 600 kg | 18 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | CE certification | 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 | Yes | Yes |
| Offline Programming | No | No |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | one-click start, no programming required | intuitive interfaces, no prior knowledge of programming necessary |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $29,999 USD | $30,551 USD |
| Warranty (values differ) | 3 yrs | — |
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 Flange Standard, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, Fieldbus Protocols, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month, Lead Time
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Frequently asked
Who makes EPR-WP20 and Franka Production 3?
EPR-WP20 is made by Guangdong Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.. Franka Production 3 is made by Franka Robotics GmbH, based in DE.
How much does EPR-WP20 cost compared to Franka Production 3?
EPR-WP20 is listed at $29,999. Franka Production 3 is listed at $30,551.
How do EPR-WP20 and Franka Production 3 compare on the Robo Index?
EPR-WP20 scores 85/100. 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 EPR-WP20 compare to Franka Production 3?
EPR-WP20 has a reach of 2100 mm. Franka Production 3 has a reach of 855 mm.
Are EPR-WP20 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 EPR-WP20 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
EPR-WP20 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.