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Franka Emika Panda

Built by Franka Robotics · Germany

Updated May 2026·methodology
Franka Emika Panda

Overview

Franka Emika Panda is a sensitive, interconnected, and adaptive robotic arm designed to assist humans in various tasks. It features torque sensors in all seven axes, allowing delicate object manipulation and task completion. The arm learns through physical demonstrations and environmental stimulation, making it capable of quickly adapting to programmed tasks like packaging and material handling, while ensuring safety through advanced sensory feedback.

Flagship features

  • Selected as one of Time magazine’s '50 Best Inventions' in 2018
  • Used as a core platform for datasets like Open X-Embodiment, DROID, and BridgeData
  • Features advanced safety algorithms based on DLR collision research
  • Known for democratizing research robots with a lower price point compared to traditional industrial robots

Specifications

Category: Cobot
Type
seven axis collaborative
Axes
7
Payload
3 kg
Reach
1260 mm
Repeatability
±0.1 mm
Weight
11 kg
TCP speed
1.5 m/s
IP rating
IP54
Safety cert.
ISO/TS 15066
Force limiting
Yes
F/T sensing
integrated wrist ft
No-code
Yes
Teach pendant
tablet-style
ROS 2
Yes
API / SDK
Yes

Detailed specifications

Motion & kinematics2
Dof Total
7
Dof Per Arm
7
Sensors2
Sensor Suite
torque sensors
Maximum Reach Mm
855
Compute1
Ros Compatible
true
Other14
Height Mm
855
Price Tier
20-40K
Applications
packaging,material handling,quality control,inspection,metal fabrication,repetitive production
Datasheet Url
Preview PDF online
Pricing Model
purchase
Model Variants
Franka Research 3
Company Country
DE
Deployment Count
2500
Deployment Notes
Adopted by leading institutions like MIT, Stanford, and Oxford Robotics Institute.
Industries Served
education,research
Availability Status
available
Programming Interface
visual intuitive programming
Additional Information
- Selected as one of Time magazine’s '50 Best Inventions' in 2018. - Used as a core platform for datasets like Open X-Embodiment, DROID, and BridgeData. - Features advanced safety algorithms based on DLR collision research. - Known for democratizing research robots with a lower price point compared to traditional industrial robots.
Deployment Environment
indoor

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