Image: Franka RoboticsFranka Research 3 (FR3)
Franka Robotics · Germany · 2022 · Cobots
- Degrees of freedom (total): 7
- Payload: 3 kg
- Research, Robot learning, Teaching
AvailableMost degrees of freedom
Cobots & robot arms
Franka Research 3 (FR3) vs. Universal Robots UR7e
Both models belong to the “Cobots & robot arms” category. The table shows all verified values side by side; the higher or cheaper value in each row is highlighted.
Bottom line
Franka Research 3 (FR3) is cheaper. Franka Research 3 (FR3) has more degrees of freedom. Universal Robots UR7e can carry more.
| Franka Research 3 (FR3) | Universal Robots UR7e | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | €27,650 | $35,000 – $48,000 |
| Status | Available | Available |
| Manufacturer | Franka Robotics | Universal Robots |
| Country | Germany | Denmark |
| Launch | 2022 | 2018 |
| Degrees of freedom (total) | 7 | 6 |
| Payload | 3 kg | 7.5 kg |
| Locomotion | Stationary | Stationary |
| Sensors | 7 joint torque sensors | – |
| SDK / programming | libfranka (C++, open source), franka_ros (ROS 2), MATLAB/Simulink; 1 kHz real-time control | PolyScope, URCaps ecosystem |
| Data depth | 50% | 46% |
Image: Franka Robotics
Image: Universal RobotsUniversal Robots UR7e
Universal Robots · Denmark · 2018 · Cobots
- Degrees of freedom (total): 6
- Payload: 7.5 kg
- Machine tending, Pick & place, Packing
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