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FR3 Cobot

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FR3 Cobot

Franka Robotics

Franka Research 3 (FR3) is a 7‑DoF, force-sensitive collaborative robot arm for robotics and AI research.

Height110 cm
Weight18 kg
DOF7
Payload3 kg
Manufacturer
Franka Robotics
Catalog source check
May 4, 2026

Overview

Franka Research 3 (FR3) is a stationary 7‑axis collaborative robot arm designed as a force-sensitive reference platform for robotics and AI. It targets research, education, and lab/industry prototyping, offering both easy-to-use features and low-level access to control and learning capabilities within the Franka ecosystem.

Quick Facts

Manufacturer
Franka Robotics
Source checked May 4, 2026
Category
robotics product
Source checked May 4, 2026
Primary use cases
Manufacturing, Research, Education
Source checked May 4, 2026

What are the FR3 Cobot specifications?

canonical
Degrees Of Freedom7
Max Payload3 kg
Height110 cm
Weight18 kg
Operating SystemLinux-based
Compute PlatformIntel-based processor
CommunicationWi‑Fi, Ethernet, Bluetooth
Physical
Ip RatingIP40 (arm; control cabinet IP20)
Sensors & perception
Force Sensors · Joint TorqueYes
Safety & certification
Safety WarningsJune 2026 manufacturer datasheet: certification under EN ISO 13849-1:2015 and EN ISO 10218-1:2011 is in progress.

Performance benchmark

Computed 0-10 capability scores appear only when the required source-backed inputs are verified.

Scoring methodology

Partial evidence confidence

Computed capability scores use a normalized 0-10 scale from official, verified catalog inputs. Missing required inputs are shown as Not enough verified data instead of a numeric score.

Inputs: speed, payload, degrees of freedom, autonomy/software evidence, and dexterity-related evidence.
Freshness: each numeric score requires a source URL and verified date from the catalog record.
Guardrail: Scores are comparison aids only and do not indicate deployment readiness, suitability, price certainty, or availability.
Not enough verified data to render a five-axis numeric benchmark for FR3 Cobot.
SpeedNot comparable

Not enough verified data

0 to 3.5 m/s maps to 0-10

Agility2.0/10

Computed from official degree-of-freedom coverage as a proxy for motion envelope.

10 to 50 degrees of freedom maps to 2-10

Inputs: Degrees Of Freedom

Verified May 4, 2026

Source
Strength0.6/10

Computed from an official payload or carrying-capacity field.

0 to 50 kg payload maps to 0-10

Inputs: Max Payload

Verified May 4, 2026

Source
AutonomyNot comparable

Not enough verified data

Source-backed autonomy, SDK, simulation, or compute evidence maps to 5.5-7.5

Dexterity1.0/10

Computed from official degrees of freedom, with a small boost when official dexterity-related evidence is present.

5 to 50 degrees of freedom maps to 1-10, with a sensor/end-effector evidence boost

Inputs: Degrees Of Freedom

Verified May 4, 2026

Source

Frequently asked questions about FR3 Cobot

FR3 Cobot is categorized as robotics product.

Related pages for FR3 Cobot

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Documents

Franka Research 3 datasheet, R02212 v2.5 (June 2026)

Technical references and documentation for FR3 Cobot

Spec sheetPDF
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