Franka Research 3 (FR3) vs Kinova Gen3 7-DoF
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| Spec | FRFranka Research 3 (FR3) | KIKinova Gen3 7-DoF |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Degrees of Freedom | 7 | 7 |
| Maximum Reach | 855 mm | 902 mm |
| Repeatability | 0.1 mm | — |
| Payload Capacity | 3 kg | 2 kg |
| Arm Type | 7-axis collaborative research arm with joint torque sensing on all axes | 7-DoF (redundant) spherical-wrist ultra-lightweight research/professional arm |
| Weight | 18 kg | 8.2 kg |
| Integrated Force Sensing | — | Yes |
| Max TCP Speed | — | 0.5 m/s |
| Mounting Position | — | Floor/Tabletop/Wall/Ceiling |
| IP Rating | — | IP33 |
| Drive Type | — | Strain wave gear (100:1) actuators |
| Controller Included | — | Yes |
| Model / Platform Name | — | Kinova Kortex |
| Payload Definition (Nominal) | — | Full-range continuous, without gripper, in motion |
| Frame / Structure | — | Carbon fiber shell, aluminum |
| Communication Protocols | — | 2x 100 Mbps Ethernet (1 kHz control + vision/expansion), Gigabit Ethernet (dev PC), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n |
| Nominal Voltage | — | 24 V |
| Operating Temperature Range | — | -30 °C to 35 °C (operating), -30 °C to 50 °C (storage) |
| Operating Voltage Range | — | 18–30 VDC |
| Typical power | — | 36 W |