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Franka Production 3

Built by Franka Robotics · Germany

Updated Aug 2026·franka.de·methodology
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The Franka Production 3 is a Cobot developed by Franka Robotics (Germany), launched 2022, priced at $30,551 USD. Key specifications: type seven axis collaborative, axes 7, payload 3 kg, reach 855 mm.

RoboScore

61.9/ 100

Strong evidence

No confirmed deployment on record — this score reflects the rest of the record, not verified adoption.

5 of 9 signals present

Recomputed nightly from public data. Missing data is skipped, never zero-filled — and rankings are never for sale.

Weighted factors

average of the 5 scored · blanks don't count

Commercial maturity15%100/100
Deployment footprint27%unknown
Proven track record9%40/100
Spec completeness19%100/100
Company financial health11%unknown
Company maturity4%50/100
Manufacturer portfolio5%77/100
Media mentions (trailing 12 months)8%unknown
Independent recognition3%unknown

Ranked #100 of 372 in the Cobot standing.

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Where it has stood41 days · best #97 · worst #149
#1 · started #134#372

2 days of that is about Franka Production 3 itself:

  • 4 Aug Robo Score fell 0.70 — its evidence changed.
  • 5 Sept Robo Score rose 2.37 — its evidence changed.

One reading per day since 3 Aug, when the current ordering began. The rank above is the reading for 12 Sept, taken against 372 robots — the standing itself is live, so a robot added since then counts there and not here yet.

+2.37since the 6 Sept readingManufacturer portfolio strengthened.

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Overview

Find out the Cobot specifications of FRANKA EMIKA Production 3 like Payload 3kg | Reach 855mm,... Compare the specifications to alternative products. Download the datasheet.

At a glance

  • Built for pick and place, machine tending and polishing
  • Used across Education, Automotive and Food and Beverage
  • Programmed through intuitive interfaces and no prior knowledge of programming necessary
  • Compatible with ROS

Buyer decision signals

Viability

est. 2016

Production ramp-up in Kaufbeuren

Price

$30,551

purchase

Availability

available

Specifications

Category: Cobot
Type
seven axis collaborative
Axes
7
Payload
3 kg

Top 87% of 424 models with this spec

Reach
855 mm

Top 75% of 397 models with this spec

Repeatability
±0.1 mm

Top 85% of 368 models with this spec

Weight
18 kg
TCP speed
2 m/s

Top 47% of 237 models with this spec

IP rating
IP40
Safety cert.
ISO/TS 15066
Force limiting
Yes
F/T sensing
integrated wrist ft
No-code
Yes
Teach pendant
tablet-style
API / SDK
Yes
VerifiedSelf-reportedEstimated

Company profile

Founded
2016

Detailed specifications

What it is built for2
Applications
pick and place,machine tending,polishing
Industries Served
manufacturing,electronics
Controls & integration5
Ros Compatible
true
Setup Time Hours
0.5
Software Platform
Franka World
Training Required
none
Programming Interface
teach pendant
Buying & support4
Price Tier
40-80K
Datasheet Url
Preview PDF online
Pricing Model
purchase
Availability Status
available

Who runs it· deployment evidence

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Company milestones

  • Mar 2024MilestoneProduction ramp-up in Kaufbeuren
  • Jul 2019PartnershipFranka Emika and Clearpath Robotics partner to deploy Panda robot
  • 2023AcquisitionJoined Agile Robots
  • 2018LaunchProduction 3 shown at Hannover Messe
  • 2016MilestoneCompany founded
  • MilestoneProduction 3 described as force-sensitive cobot platform

More videos

Franka Emika launches the new FRANKA Production 3 at Hannover Messe 2022

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FRANKA PRODUCTION 3 at automatica Munich Messe 2022

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5 facts about the new Franka Production 3 – the robotics automation tool for everyone.

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FR3 Duo Teleoperation with Franka GELLO & LABS | Live Demo at GRC 2026

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Teleoperation with FR3 Duo

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Franka Research 3 - The Reference Platform for Robotics & AI

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AUTOMATICA 2023 - Meet our Partners! Roboception - Eyes and Brains for Your Robot.

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FE 3 Tutorials Firmware 5.3.0

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Connecting an Area Laser scanner to Franka Production 3

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Frequently asked questions

Who makes the Franka Production 3?
The Franka Production 3 is developed by Franka Robotics, based in Germany.
What type of robot is the Franka Production 3?
The Franka Production 3 is a Cobot made by Franka Robotics.
How much does the Franka Production 3 cost?
The Franka Production 3 is priced at $30,551 USD.
When was the Franka Production 3 launched?
The Franka Production 3 was launched in 2022.
What are the key specifications of the Franka Production 3?
Key specifications of the Franka Production 3: type seven axis collaborative, axes 7, payload 3 kg, reach 855 mm, repeatability ±0.1 mm.

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