Franka Emika Panda vs UR10e
Side-by-side comparison of Franka Emika Panda (Franka Robotics GmbH) and UR10e (Universal Robots A/S (subsidiary of Teradyne)) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Franka Emika PandaGermany
- UR10eDenmark
Year First Available
- Franka Emika Panda2017
- UR10e2008
Verified Deployments
- Franka Emika Panda0 Deployments
- UR10e0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Franka Emika Panda$30,000 USD
- UR10e$44,636–$47,670 USD
Availability Status
- Franka Emika PandaACTIVE
- UR10eACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- Franka Emika Panda3 kg
- UR10e10 kg
Robot Weight
- Franka Emika Panda11 kg
- UR10e33.5 kg
Max TCP Speed
- Franka Emika Panda—
- UR10e1 m/s
Reach
- Franka Emika Panda1,260 mm
- UR10e1,300 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- Franka Emika Panda—
- UR10e6
Repeatability
- Franka Emika Panda±0.1 mm
- UR10e±0.05 mm
Mounting Options
- Franka Emika Pandafloor, ceiling, wall
- UR10efloor, ceiling, wall, rail
IP Rating
- Franka Emika PandaIP54
- UR10eIP54
Safety
Safety Rating
- Franka Emika PandaISO/TS 15066
- UR10eCat3 PLd
Force/Torque Sensing
- Franka Emika Pandaintegrated wrist ft
- UR10ewrist external
Duty Cycle
- Franka Emika Panda—
- UR10e24 7 continuous
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- Franka Emika PandaYes
- UR10eYes
Offline Programming
- Franka Emika PandaYes
- UR10eYes
Programming Interface
- Franka Emika PandaFranka Emika API
- UR10eteach_pendant, no_code_gui
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- Franka Emika PandaISO 9409-1-A50
- UR10eiso 9283
Tool Changer Support
- Franka Emika Panda—
- UR10eautomatic
Integrated F/T Sensor
- Franka Emika Panda—
- UR10eYes
Wrist Power Supply
- Franka Emika Panda—
- UR10e24V DC + 6 bar pneumatic
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- Franka Emika Panda—
- UR10ePython, C++, URScript, .NET
ROS Compatible
- Franka Emika PandaYes
- UR10e—
Fieldbus Protocols
- Franka Emika PandaEtherCAT
- UR10eMODBUS TCP, EtherNet/IP, Profinet
Digital Twin Support
- Franka Emika Panda—
- UR10eYes
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Franka Emika Panda$30,000 USD
- UR10e$44,636–$47,670 USD
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Germany | Denmark |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2017 | 2008 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $30,000 USD | $44,636–$47,670 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 3 kg | 10 kg |
| Robot Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 11 kg | 33.5 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | — | 1 m/s |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,260 mm | 1,300 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | — | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.1 mm | ±0.05 mm |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor, ceiling, wall | floor, ceiling, wall, rail |
| IP Rating | IP54 | IP54 |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO/TS 15066 | Cat3 PLd |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | integrated wrist ft | wrist external |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | — | 24 7 continuous |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable | Yes | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | Yes | Yes |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | Franka Emika API | teach_pendant, no_code_gui |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | ISO 9409-1-A50 | iso 9283 |
| Tool Changer Support (values differ) | — | automatic |
| 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++, URScript, .NET |
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | EtherCAT | MODBUS TCP, EtherNet/IP, Profinet |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $30,000 USD | $44,636–$47,670 USD |
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, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month, 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 | UR10e |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $30,000 | $46,153 |
| Payback period | 7.2 mo | 11.1 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $220,000 | $203,847 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +733% | +442% |
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 Franka Emika Panda and UR10e?
Franka Emika Panda is made by Franka Robotics GmbH, based in DE. UR10e is made by Universal Robots A/S (subsidiary of Teradyne), based in DK.
When were Franka Emika Panda and UR10e launched?
Franka Emika Panda launched in 2017. UR10e launched in 2008.
How do Franka Emika Panda and UR10e compare on the Robo Score?
Franka Emika Panda scores 69.8 on the Robo Score. UR10e scores 75.9. 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 UR10e 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 UR10e?
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 UR10e 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.