Franka Research 3 force-sensitive robot arm with 7 degrees of freedom
THE REFERENCE PLATFORM FOR AI & ROBOTICS RESEARCH

FRANKA RESEARCH 3

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.

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WHY FRANKA RESEARCH 3
  1. Franka Research 3 high-quality mechatronic system with precision-engineered components and integrated sensors

    High-Quality Mechatronic System

    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.

  2. Franka Research 3 robot demonstrating human-like dexterity in tight spaces

    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.

  3. Close-up of torque sensors in each joint of Franka Research 3 robot

    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.

  4. User programming Franka Research 3 robot via intuitive interface

    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.

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    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.

  6. Franka Research 3 integrated with ROS 2 and MATLAB for collaborative research

    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 3kg
    Payload
    3 kg
    855mm Reach
    Reach
    855 mm
    94,5% workspace efficiency
    Workspace efficiency
    94.5 %
    <± 0.1 mm Position repeatability
    Position repeatability
    <± 0.1 mm
    7 Degrees of freedom
    Degrees of freedom
    7
    7 Integrated torque sensors
    Integrated torque sensors
    7
    ISO 10218 ISO 13849 Certifications
    Certifications
    ISO 10218
    ISO 13849
WHAT IS NEW
  1. Franka Research 3 robot arms in action
  2. Franka Research 3 torque sensors
  3. Franka Research 3 end effector
  4. Franka research 3 end effector
  5. Franka Research 3 robot wrist
  6. Franka Research 3 joint
  7. Franka Research 3 robot base

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.

 

 

  1. ENHANCED USABILITY & DESIGNFR3 Arm v2.0

    With intuitive joint rotation markings and X/Y axis indicators, plus a sleek, modern look, the new design is as functional as it is eye-catching.

  2. DESK APISystem Image v5.8

    The new Desk API enables you to programmatically administrate and operate FR3. Progammatically open the brakes and activate FCI, clear safety violations and much more!

  3. TORQUE SENSOR CALIBRATIONSystem Image v5.8

    The new Desk API enables you to programmatically administrate and operate FR3. Progammatically open the brakes and activate FCI, clear safety violations and much more.
ADVANCED MOTION CONTROL
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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.
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  1. DIRECT CONTROL

    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.

  2. DATA ACQUISITION

    Capture system state data from sensors and models at 1 kHz. FCI also provides external force estimation and additional insights.

  3. COMMUNITY

    Join the ever-growing Franka Robotics community and leverage C++, ROS 2, or MATLAB & Simulink to accelerate robotics innovation.

  4. SAFETY

    Implement custom safety rules to ensure operator protection.
  5. Franka Robotics Community leverage C++, ROS2, MATLAB & Simulink

  6. 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.
     
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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.
  1. Franka Desk

    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.

     

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  2. Franka Robotics Ride experimental set-up

    RIDE

    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.

     

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  3. FCI_Franka Control Interface

    FCI

    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.

     

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  DESK RIDE FCI
Workflow-based programming using Apps    
Quick prototyping of experiments and demos    
Execution of robot tasks  
Development of customized Apps    
Connection of third-party hardware  
Connection of external resources  
1 kHz torque, position and velocity control    
1 kHz measurement of sensor signals and robot status    
Access to kinematic and dynamic robot model    
Integration with ROS and MATLAB & Simulink    

 

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Franka Research 3 in Arbitrary Mounting set-up
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Franka Research 3 with Ai Companion integration
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