Franka Emika Panda vs LBR iisy 3 R760
Side-by-side comparison of Franka Emika Panda (Franka Robotics GmbH) and LBR iisy 3 R760 (KUKA Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Franka Emika PandaGermany
- LBR iisy 3 R760Germany
Year First Available
- Franka Emika Panda2017
- LBR iisy 3 R760—
Verified Deployments
- Franka Emika Panda0 Deployments
- LBR iisy 3 R7600 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Franka Emika Panda$30,000 USD
- LBR iisy 3 R760$23,445–$33,000 USD
Availability Status
- Franka Emika PandaACTIVE
- LBR iisy 3 R760ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
IP Rating
- Franka Emika PandaIP54
- LBR iisy 3 R760IP30
Payload
- Franka Emika Panda3 kg
- LBR iisy 3 R7603 kg
Reach
- Franka Emika Panda1,260 mm
- LBR iisy 3 R760760 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- Franka Emika Panda—
- LBR iisy 3 R7607
Repeatability
- Franka Emika Panda±0.1 mm
- LBR iisy 3 R760±0.1 mm
Robot Weight
- Franka Emika Panda11 kg
- LBR iisy 3 R76022.8 kg
Mounting Options
- Franka Emika Pandafloor, ceiling, wall
- LBR iisy 3 R760All directions
Safety
Safety Rating
- Franka Emika PandaISO/TS 15066
- LBR iisy 3 R760ISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- Franka Emika Pandaintegrated wrist ft
- LBR iisy 3 R760none
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- Franka Emika Panda—
- LBR iisy 3 R7600.5 hrs
No-Code Capable
- Franka Emika PandaYes
- LBR iisy 3 R760Yes
Offline Programming
- Franka Emika PandaYes
- LBR iisy 3 R760—
Programming Interface
- Franka Emika PandaFranka Emika API
- LBR iisy 3 R760teach_pendant
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- Franka Emika PandaISO 9409-1-A50
- LBR iisy 3 R760—
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- Franka Emika PandaYes
- LBR iisy 3 R760—
Fieldbus Protocols
- Franka Emika PandaEtherCAT
- LBR iisy 3 R760EtherCAT, PROFINET, EthernetIP, EtherCAT Slave
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Franka Emika Panda$30,000 USD
- LBR iisy 3 R760$23,445–$33,000 USD
CaaS / Month
- Franka Emika Panda—
- LBR iisy 3 R760$1,000
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | Germany | Germany |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2017 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $30,000 USD | $23,445–$33,000 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| IP Rating (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | IP54 | IP30 |
| Payload (priority for Agriculture buyers) | 3 kg | 3 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,260 mm | 760 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | — | 7 |
| Repeatability | ±0.1 mm | ±0.1 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 11 kg | 22.8 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor, ceiling, wall | All directions |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating | ISO/TS 15066 | ISO/TS 15066 |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | integrated wrist ft | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Setup Time (values differ) | — | 0.5 hrs |
| No-Code Capable | Yes | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | Franka Emika API | teach_pendant |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | ISO 9409-1-A50 | — |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | EtherCAT | EtherCAT, PROFINET, EthernetIP, EtherCAT Slave |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $30,000 USD | $23,445–$33,000 USD |
| CaaS / Month (values differ) | — | $1,000 |
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, Time to Redeploy, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, Warranty, Lead Time
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 | Franka Emika Panda | LBR iisy 3 R760 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $30,000 | $28,223 |
| Payback period | 7.2 mo | 6.8 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $220,000 | $221,778 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +733% | +786% |
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 Franka Emika Panda and LBR iisy 3 R760?
Franka Emika Panda is made by Franka Robotics GmbH, based in DE. LBR iisy 3 R760 is made by KUKA Robotics, based in DE.
How do Franka Emika Panda and LBR iisy 3 R760 compare on the Robo Score?
Franka Emika Panda scores 69.8 on the Robo Score. LBR iisy 3 R760 scores 65.8. 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 Franka Emika Panda and LBR iisy 3 R760 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 Franka Emika Panda and LBR iisy 3 R760?
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
Franka Emika Panda vs LBR iisy 3 R760 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.