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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
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At a glance
Specifications
From the makerCheckedEstimated- Seven axis collaborative
- 7
- IP54
- ISO/TS 15066
- Yes
- Integrated wrist ft
- Yes
- Tablet-style
- Yes
- Yes
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- 3 kg
- 1260 mm
- ±0.1 mm
- 11 kg
- 1.5 m/s
Carries more than 9% of 430 Cobot robots with this spec
Reaches further than 51% of 402 Cobot robots with this spec
More precise than 6% of 372 Cobot robots with this spec
Heavier than 12% of 259 Cobot robots with this spec
Faster than 38% of 242 Cobot robots with this spec
Detailed specifications
What it is built for3
- Applications
- packaging,material handling,quality control,inspection,metal fabrication,repetitive production
- education,research
- indoor
Size & capacity1
- Height Mm
- 855
Movement & precision2
- 7
- 7
Sensing & perception2
- torque sensors
- Yes
Controls & integration2
- Yes
- visual intuitive programming
Buying & support6
- 20-40K
- Datasheet Url
- Preview PDF online
- purchase
- Model Variants
- Franka Research 3
- Deployment Count
- 2500
- Availability Status
- available
Other details1
- Maximum Reach Mm
- 855
Who uses it
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Company milestones(estimated)
- Mar 2024MilestoneProduction ramp-up in Kaufbeuren
- 2023AcquisitionJoined Agile Robots
- Jul 2019PartnershipFranka Emika and Clearpath Robotics partner to deploy Panda robot
- 2018LaunchProduction 3 shown at Hannover Messe
- 2016MilestoneCompany founded
- Not yet on fileMilestoneProduction 3 described as force-sensitive cobot platform
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Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the Franka Emika Panda?
- The Franka Emika Panda is developed by Franka Robotics, based in Germany.
- What type of robot is the Franka Emika Panda?
- The Franka Emika Panda is a Cobot made by Franka Robotics.
- How much does the Franka Emika Panda cost?
- The Franka Emika Panda is listed at US$30,000 in the Robolist catalogue, but this figure did not come from Franka Robotics. Contact them for a quote.
- When was the Franka Emika Panda launched?
- The Franka Emika Panda was launched in 2017.
- What are the key specifications of the Franka Emika Panda?
- Key specifications of the Franka Emika Panda: type seven axis collaborative, axes 7, payload 3 kg, reach 1260 mm, repeatability ±0.1 mm.
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