F-EA Economical vs Franka Emika Panda
Side-by-side comparison of F-EA Economical (Dongguan Hengxin Laser Equipment Co., Ltd) and Franka Emika Panda (Franka Robotics GmbH) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Optimized for Hospitality & F&B buyers. Priority specs lifted to the top and marked with a target.
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- F-EA Economical—
- Franka Emika PandaGermany
Year First Available
- F-EA Economical—
- Franka Emika Panda2017
Verified Deployments
- F-EA Economical0 Deployments
- Franka Emika Panda0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- F-EA Economical$17,000 USD
- Franka Emika Panda$30,000 USD
Availability Status
- F-EA EconomicalACTIVE
- Franka Emika PandaACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- F-EA Economical10 kg
- Franka Emika Panda3 kg
Robot Weight
- F-EA Economical38.5 kg
- Franka Emika Panda11 kg
Reach
- F-EA Economical1,350 mm
- Franka Emika Panda1,260 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- F-EA Economical6
- Franka Emika Panda—
Repeatability
- F-EA Economical±0.03 mm
- Franka Emika Panda±0.1 mm
Mounting Options
- F-EA Economicalfloor/ceiling/wall
- Franka Emika Pandafloor, ceiling, wall
IP Rating
- F-EA Economical—
- Franka Emika PandaIP54
Safety
Safety Rating
- F-EA EconomicalISO/TS 15066
- Franka Emika PandaISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- F-EA Economicalnone
- Franka Emika Pandaintegrated wrist ft
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- F-EA Economical—
- Franka Emika PandaYes
Offline Programming
- F-EA Economical—
- Franka Emika PandaYes
Programming Interface
- F-EA Economicalteach_pendant, drag_and_drop
- Franka Emika PandaFranka Emika API
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- F-EA Economical—
- Franka Emika PandaISO 9409-1-A50
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- F-EA Economical—
- Franka Emika PandaYes
Fieldbus Protocols
- F-EA Economical—
- Franka Emika PandaEtherCAT
Commercial
Price (USD)
- F-EA Economical$17,000 USD
- Franka Emika Panda$30,000 USD
Lead Time
- F-EA Economical5 wks
- Franka Emika Panda—
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | Germany |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2017 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $17,000 USD | $30,000 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 10 kg | 3 kg |
| Robot Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 38.5 kg | 11 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,350 mm | 1,260 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | — |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.03 mm | ±0.1 mm |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor/ceiling/wall | floor, ceiling, wall |
| IP Rating (values differ) | — | IP54 |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating | ISO/TS 15066 | 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) | teach_pendant, drag_and_drop | 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) | $17,000 USD | $30,000 USD |
| Lead Time (values differ) | 5 wks | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Max TCP Speed, 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 | F-EA Economical | Franka Emika Panda |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $17,000 | $30,000 |
| Payback period | 4.1 mo | 7.2 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $233,000 | $220,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +1371% | +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 F-EA Economical and Franka Emika Panda?
F-EA Economical is made by Dongguan Hengxin Laser Equipment Co., Ltd. Franka Emika Panda is made by Franka Robotics GmbH, based in DE.
How much does F-EA Economical cost compared to Franka Emika Panda?
F-EA Economical is listed at $17,000. Franka Emika Panda is listed at $30,000.
How do F-EA Economical and Franka Emika Panda compare on the Robo Score?
F-EA Economical scores 68.7 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 F-EA Economical 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 F-EA Economical 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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F-EA Economical 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.