Franka Production 3 vs LBR iisy 6 R1300
Side-by-side comparison of Franka Production 3 (Franka Robotics GmbH) and LBR iisy 6 R1300 (KUKA Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Franka Production 3Germany
- LBR iisy 6 R1300Germany
Year First Available
- Franka Production 32016
- LBR iisy 6 R1300—
Verified Deployments
- Franka Production 30 Deployments
- LBR iisy 6 R13000 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Franka Production 3$30,551 USD
- LBR iisy 6 R1300$30,332 USD
Availability Status
- Franka Production 3ACTIVE
- LBR iisy 6 R1300ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- Franka Production 33 kg
- LBR iisy 6 R13006 kg
Max TCP Speed
- Franka Production 32 m/s
- LBR iisy 6 R1300—
Reach
- Franka Production 3855 mm
- LBR iisy 6 R13001,300 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- Franka Production 37
- LBR iisy 6 R13006
Repeatability
- Franka Production 3±0.1 mm
- LBR iisy 6 R1300±0.05 mm
Robot Weight
- Franka Production 318 kg
- LBR iisy 6 R130046.3 kg
Mounting Options
- Franka Production 3—
- LBR iisy 6 R1300All directions
IP Rating
- Franka Production 3IP40
- LBR iisy 6 R1300IP54
Safety
Safety Rating
- Franka Production 3ISO/TS 15066
- LBR iisy 6 R1300ISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- Franka Production 3integrated wrist ft
- LBR iisy 6 R1300none
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- Franka Production 30.5 hrs
- LBR iisy 6 R13000.5 hrs
No-Code Capable
- Franka Production 3Yes
- LBR iisy 6 R1300Yes
Offline Programming
- Franka Production 3No
- LBR iisy 6 R1300No
Programming Interface
- Franka Production 3intuitive interfaces, no prior knowledge of programming necessary
- LBR iisy 6 R1300teach_pendant, hand_guiding
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- Franka Production 3Yes
- LBR iisy 6 R1300—
Fieldbus Protocols
- Franka Production 3—
- LBR iisy 6 R1300EtherCAT, PROFINET, EthernetIP, EtherCAT Slave
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Franka Production 3$30,551 USD
- LBR iisy 6 R1300$30,332 USD
CaaS / Month
- Franka Production 3—
- LBR iisy 6 R1300$1,000
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | Germany | Germany |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2016 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $30,551 USD | $30,332 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 3 kg | 6 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 2 m/s | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 855 mm | 1,300 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 7 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.1 mm | ±0.05 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 18 kg | 46.3 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | — | All directions |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP40 | IP54 |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating | ISO/TS 15066 | ISO/TS 15066 |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | integrated wrist ft | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Setup Time | 0.5 hrs | 0.5 hrs |
| No-Code Capable | Yes | Yes |
| Offline Programming | No | No |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | intuitive interfaces, no prior knowledge of programming necessary | teach_pendant, hand_guiding |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | — | EtherCAT, PROFINET, EthernetIP, EtherCAT Slave |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $30,551 USD | $30,332 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, 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, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, Warranty, Lead Time
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Frequently asked
Who makes Franka Production 3 and LBR iisy 6 R1300?
Franka Production 3 is made by Franka Robotics GmbH, based in DE. LBR iisy 6 R1300 is made by KUKA Robotics, based in DE.
How much does Franka Production 3 cost compared to LBR iisy 6 R1300?
Franka Production 3 is listed at $30,551. LBR iisy 6 R1300 is listed at $30,332.
How do Franka Production 3 and LBR iisy 6 R1300 compare on the Robo Index?
Franka Production 3 scores 90/100. LBR iisy 6 R1300 scores 94/100. The Robo Index blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of Franka Production 3 compare to LBR iisy 6 R1300?
Franka Production 3 has a reach of 855 mm. LBR iisy 6 R1300 has a reach of 1300 mm.
Are Franka Production 3 and LBR iisy 6 R1300 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 Production 3 and LBR iisy 6 R1300?
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 Production 3 vs LBR iisy 6 R1300 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.