Franka Research 3 is the reference world-class, force-sensitive robot system tailored for AI and robotics research. It empowers researchers with easy-to-use robot features as well as with low-level access to robot’s control and learning capabilities.
Franka Research 3 is the reference world-class, force-sensitive robot system tailored for AI and robotics research. It empowers researchers with easy-to-use robot features as well as with low-level access to robot’s control and learning capabilities.
Engineered and manufactured in Germany, Franka Research 3 is a reliable robot system, TÜV certified for human-robot collaboration. FR3 is equipped with high-quality sensors, best-in-class actuators and is optimized for performance and ergonomics.
Human-like Dexterity
The 7 degrees of freedom Arm of Franka Research 3 offers human-like dexterity, enabling motions in tight spaces and around obstacles.
High Sensitivity
The torque sensors integrated at each joint finely estimate external contact forces, and the fast control loop enables prompt reaction to collisions. The high sensitivity permits advanced torque or force control possibilities and provides smooth and intuitive hand-guiding capabilities.
Versatile Control Interfaces
From the most intuitive programming UI for quick task setup to advanced direct joint control for deep research, Franka Research 3 adapts to the needs of every user.
Advanced Motion Control
High-frequency (1 kHz) motion control with a low-level, high-quality sensor data interface, ideal for motion control research and the development of highly specific behaviors, unachievable with most robots.
Open and Collaborative Platform
Join our global community of top robotics researchers, and integrate seamlessly with the leading open-source frameworks such as ROS 2, MATLAB and many others to reproduce, advance and share cutting-edge research.
Payload
3 kg
Reach
855 mm
Workspace efficiency
94.5 %
Position repeatability
<± 0.1 mm
Degrees of freedom
7
Integrated torque sensors
7
Certifications
ISO 10218 ISO 13849
WHAT IS NEW
DISCOVER THE LATEST UPGRADES
Stay ahead with our newest features, extensions, and optimizations. FR3 and its software are continuously progressing, via free over-the-air updates.
Desk API
Desk API is a new interface that enables programmatic administration of FR3. For example, integrators can now unlock the Arm’s brakes, activate FCI and clear recoverable safety violations.
Torque Sensor Calibration
Users can now (re)calibrate the torque sensors directly in the field, maintaining consistent accuracy during the complete lifetime.
ROS 2 Jazzy
Our official ROS 2 integration now supports ROS 2 Jazzy, the latest long-term support (LTS) ROS distribution. Check out the GitHub repository.
Enhanced Design & Usability
The external shells of FR3 have been refreshed without altering its kinematics or dynamics. The sleeker, more modern design enhances human-robot interaction, including new markings to assist users in positioning the robot and its joints.
ADVANCED MOTION CONTROL
FRANKA CONTROL INTERFACE (FCI)
Franka Control Interface (FCI) is designed for roboticists who require fine-grained control over the robot and access to real-time sensor data. It is ideal for motion control research and the development of highly specific behaviors, unachievable with most robots.
FCI provides low-level, real-time control of the robot, without internal transformation. Internal supervision only prevents self-damage. Gain access to the control loop, including position, velocity and torque in joint space, as well as position and velocity in Cartesian space.
DATA ACQUISITION
Capture system state data from sensors and models at 1 kHz. FCI also provides external force estimation and additional insights.
COMMUNITY
Join the ever-growing Franka Robotics community and leverage C++, ROS 2, or MATLAB & Simulink to accelerate robotics innovation.
SAFETY
Implement custom safety rules to ensure operator protection.
REAL-TIME CONTROL AND ROS INTEGRATION
The Franka Control Interface (FCI) allows a fast and direct low-level bidirectional connection to the Arm and Hand. It provides the current status of the robot and enables its direct control with an external workstation PC connected via Ethernet. By using libfranka, our open source C++ interface, you can send real-time control values at 1 kHz with 5 different interfaces:
Joint level torque commands with gravity and friction compensation.
Joint position or velocity commands.
Cartesian pose or velocity commands.
Simultaneously, you gain access to 1 kHz measurements of:
Joint data, e.g., the position, velocity and link side torque sensor signals.
Estimation of externally applied torques and forces.
Various collision and contact information.
The robot model library provides:
Forward kinematics of all robot joints.
Jacobian matrix of all robot joints.
Dynamics, inertia matrix, Coriolis and gravity vector.
Additionally, franka_ros connects Franka robots with the entire ROS 2 ecosystem, integrating libfranka into ROS 2 Control. It includes URDF models and detailed 3D meshes of our robots and end effectors, which allows visualization (e.g., RViz) and and Gazebo simulation. And the MoveIt! integration simplifies motion planning and gripper control, with example implementations demonstrating how to operate the robot using ROS 2.
Interface
THE RIGHT INTERFACE FOR EACH USE CASE
Three access levels to the robot address different needs and skills,
for the whole spectrum of robotics research.
DESK
The ease of use and minimal programming time makes Desk the most suitable interface for rapid prototyping, simple human robot interaction studies and demos.
It enables researchers to fully integrate the Franka Robotics system into experimental setups, and exploit its integrated high performance controllers. It is also a great tool for teaching introductory robotics.
FCI bypasses the robot’s Control to let researchers run their own control algorithms in external real-time capable PCs at 1 kHz. It is the ideal interface to explore low-level planning and control schemes.
1 kHz measurement of sensor signals and robot status
Access to kinematic and dynamic robot model
Integration with ROS and MATLAB & Simulink
DEVELOPMENT
BUILD, CREATE, INNOVATE
DEVELOP ON THE FRANKA ROBOT PLATFORM
The resource hub for developers working with the Franka Research 3 robot platform. Dive into a wealth of tools, libraries and documentation designed to accelerate your development journey. Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting out, you'll find everything you need to build, create and innovate.
