Franka Production 3 vs RB5-850E
Side-by-side comparison of Franka Production 3 (Franka Robotics GmbH) and RB5-850E (Rainbow Robotics Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Franka Production 3Germany
- RB5-850ESouth Korea
Year First Available
- Franka Production 32016
- RB5-850E2011
Verified Deployments
- Franka Production 30 Deployments
- RB5-850E0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Franka Production 3$30,551 USD
- RB5-850E$22,000 USD
Availability Status
- Franka Production 3ACTIVE
- RB5-850EACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- Franka Production 318 kg
- RB5-850E22 kg
Max TCP Speed
- Franka Production 32 m/s
- RB5-850E—
Payload
- Franka Production 33 kg
- RB5-850E5 kg
Reach
- Franka Production 3855 mm
- RB5-850E927.7 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- Franka Production 37
- RB5-850E6
Repeatability
- Franka Production 3±0.1 mm
- RB5-850E±0.05 mm
IP Rating
- Franka Production 3IP40
- RB5-850EIP66
Safety
Safety Rating
- Franka Production 3ISO/TS 15066
- RB5-850EISO 10218-1, ISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- Franka Production 3integrated wrist ft
- RB5-850Enone
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- Franka Production 30.5 hrs
- RB5-850E1 hrs
No-Code Capable
- Franka Production 3Yes
- RB5-850E—
Offline Programming
- Franka Production 3No
- RB5-850E—
Programming Interface
- Franka Production 3intuitive interfaces, no prior knowledge of programming necessary
- RB5-850Eno_code_gui
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- Franka Production 3—
- RB5-850EM10 12-pin
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- Franka Production 3Yes
- RB5-850E—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Franka Production 3$30,551 USD
- RB5-850E$22,000 USD
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Germany | South Korea |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2016 | 2011 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $30,551 USD | $22,000 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 18 kg | 22 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 2 m/s | — |
| Payload (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 3 kg | 5 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 855 mm | 927.7 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 7 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.1 mm | ±0.05 mm |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP40 | IP66 |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO/TS 15066 | ISO 10218-1, ISO/TS 15066 |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | integrated wrist ft | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Setup Time (values differ) | 0.5 hrs | 1 hrs |
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | No | — |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | intuitive interfaces, no prior knowledge of programming necessary | no_code_gui |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | M10 12-pin |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $30,551 USD | $22,000 USD |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Mounting Options, 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, Fieldbus Protocols, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month, Warranty, Lead Time
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Frequently asked
Who makes Franka Production 3 and RB5-850E?
Franka Production 3 is made by Franka Robotics GmbH, based in DE. RB5-850E is made by Rainbow Robotics Co., Ltd., based in KR.
When were Franka Production 3 and RB5-850E launched?
Franka Production 3 launched in 2016. RB5-850E launched in 2011.
How much does Franka Production 3 cost compared to RB5-850E?
Franka Production 3 is listed at $30,551. RB5-850E is listed at $22,000.
How do Franka Production 3 and RB5-850E compare on the Robo Index?
Franka Production 3 scores 90/100. RB5-850E scores 84/100. 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 RB5-850E?
Franka Production 3 has a reach of 855 mm. RB5-850E has a reach of 850 mm.
Are Franka Production 3 and RB5-850E 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 RB5-850E?
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 RB5-850E 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.