Franka Research 3 (FR3)

Name: Franka Research 3 (FR3)
Brand: Franka Robotics

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The Franka Research 3 (FR3) is a 7-DoF collaborative research arm from Franka Robotics with joint torque sensing on all seven axes, ~855 mm reach, 3 kg payload, and <±0.1 mm repeatability. Engineered and manufactured in Germany, it exposes the Franka Control Interface (FCI) and libfranka for low-latency real-time torque/position control, making it a standard platform for robotics and manipulation research. Two FR3 arms compose the Dual Franka FR3 bimanual platform.

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Updated30d ago

At a glance

Degrees of Freedom

Maximum Reach

855 mm

Repeatability

0.1 mm

Payload Capacity

3 kg

Overview

The Franka Research 3 (FR3) is a 7-degree-of-freedom collaborative/research robot arm with integrated joint torque sensors on all 7 axes, enabling force-sensitive and compliant manipulation. It offers approximately 855 mm maximum reach, 3 kg payload, and better than ±0.1 mm repeatability. The arm is programmed and controlled via the Franka Control Interface (FCI) with the libfranka C++ library and franka_ros, providing 1 kHz real-time access to torque and motion control for research applications.

Key features

7-DoF collaborative research arm with joint torque sensors on all 7 axes
~855 mm reach, 3 kg payload, <±0.1 mm repeatability
Franka Control Interface (FCI) + libfranka for 1 kHz real-time control
Composed 2x in the Dual Franka FR3 bimanual platform

What it needs

Derived from its documented connections — mechanical, electrical, software.

Franka FR3 X6 connector (Binder 620, 48 V CAN) · this is the robot side · tool flange
Who provides it
ISO 9409-1-50-4-M6 tool flange · this is the robot side · wrist flange
Who provides it
SignalGigabit Ethernet (RJ45) · the other side must speak it too · control unit
Who provides it
SignalModbus TCP · the other side must speak it too · control unit
Who provides it
RuntimeROS 2 distribution · distro humble · franka_ros2; Humble and Jazzy (v3.0.0+); ros2_control + MoveIt2
Who provides it

Fits with

Two-Finger (Parallel) Gripper 14 · Vacuum/Suction Gripper 7 · Multi-Finger/Anthropomorphic Hand 5

26 derived from documented connections

Two-Finger (Parallel) Gripper

See all 14 that fit

DH Robotics AG-95needs integration
missing: consumes dc-24v · Find a dc-24v
Robotiq 2F-140needs integration
missing: consumes dc-24v · Find a dc-24v
Robotiq 2F-85needs integration
missing: consumes dc-24v · Find a dc-24v
ROBOTIS RH-P12-RNneeds integration
missing: consumes dc-24v · Find a dc-24v

Vacuum/Suction Gripper

See all 7 that fit

SMC ZGSneeds integration
missing: consumes dc-24v · Find a dc-24v
SMC ZXPE5needs integration
missing: consumes dc-24v · Find a dc-24v
Tesollo DG-1Fneeds integration
missing: consumes dc-24v · Find a dc-24v
Coval CVGC 150x150fits mechanically
unknown: connects on franka-fr3-x6

Multi-Finger/Anthropomorphic Hand

See all 5 that fit

Tesollo DG-3F-Mneeds integration
missing: consumes dc-24v · Find a dc-24v
Tesollo DG-4Fneeds integration
missing: consumes dc-24v · Find a dc-24v
Tesollo DG-5F-Mneeds integration
missing: consumes dc-24v · Find a dc-24v
Tesollo DG-5F-Sneeds integration
missing: consumes dc-24v · Find a dc-24v

Alternatives

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ProductDegrees of FreedomMaximum ReachRepeatabilityPrice

Franka Research 3 (FR3)

This product

Degrees of Freedom7

Maximum Reach855 mm

Repeatability0.1 mm

Price—

Side by side:Franka Research 3 (FR3) vs KUKA LBR iisy 3 R760

Included in bundles

Kits that ship with this product.

Dual Franka FR3Bundle

Franka Robotics · Bimanual Manipulation Platform

Two Franka FR3 arms on a shared frame

This product is part of the Birdwave Atlas community.

Contribute evaluations, share integrations and help improve compatibility data.

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Specifications

General

Degrees of Freedom

Maximum Reach

855 mm

Repeatability

0.1 mm

Payload Capacity

3 kg

Arm Type

7-axis collaborative research arm with joint torque sensing on all axes

Weight

18 kg

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Franka Research 3 (FR3)

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Available through Birdwave, Final price by quote.

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Updated30d ago

At a glance

Degrees of Freedom

Maximum Reach

855 mm

Repeatability

0.1 mm

Payload Capacity

3 kg

Overview

Key features

7-DoF collaborative research arm with joint torque sensors on all 7 axes
~855 mm reach, 3 kg payload, <±0.1 mm repeatability
Franka Control Interface (FCI) + libfranka for 1 kHz real-time control
Composed 2x in the Dual Franka FR3 bimanual platform

What it needs

Derived from its documented connections — mechanical, electrical, software.

Franka FR3 X6 connector (Binder 620, 48 V CAN) · this is the robot side · tool flange
Who provides it
ISO 9409-1-50-4-M6 tool flange · this is the robot side · wrist flange
Who provides it
SignalGigabit Ethernet (RJ45) · the other side must speak it too · control unit
Who provides it
SignalModbus TCP · the other side must speak it too · control unit
Who provides it
RuntimeROS 2 distribution · distro humble · franka_ros2; Humble and Jazzy (v3.0.0+); ros2_control + MoveIt2
Who provides it

Fits with

Two-Finger (Parallel) Gripper 14 · Vacuum/Suction Gripper 7 · Multi-Finger/Anthropomorphic Hand 5

26 derived from documented connections

Two-Finger (Parallel) Gripper

See all 14 that fit

DH Robotics AG-95needs integration
missing: consumes dc-24v · Find a dc-24v
Robotiq 2F-140needs integration
missing: consumes dc-24v · Find a dc-24v
Robotiq 2F-85needs integration
missing: consumes dc-24v · Find a dc-24v
ROBOTIS RH-P12-RNneeds integration
missing: consumes dc-24v · Find a dc-24v

Vacuum/Suction Gripper

See all 7 that fit

SMC ZGSneeds integration
missing: consumes dc-24v · Find a dc-24v
SMC ZXPE5needs integration
missing: consumes dc-24v · Find a dc-24v
Tesollo DG-1Fneeds integration
missing: consumes dc-24v · Find a dc-24v
Coval CVGC 150x150fits mechanically
unknown: connects on franka-fr3-x6

Multi-Finger/Anthropomorphic Hand

See all 5 that fit

Tesollo DG-3F-Mneeds integration
missing: consumes dc-24v · Find a dc-24v
Tesollo DG-4Fneeds integration
missing: consumes dc-24v · Find a dc-24v
Tesollo DG-5F-Mneeds integration
missing: consumes dc-24v · Find a dc-24v
Tesollo DG-5F-Sneeds integration
missing: consumes dc-24v · Find a dc-24v

Alternatives

8 other Articulated Robot products, closest hero specs and price first. Suggestions, not recommendations.

Compare in a table

ProductDegrees of FreedomMaximum ReachRepeatabilityPrice

Franka Research 3 (FR3)

This product

Degrees of Freedom7

Maximum Reach855 mm

Repeatability0.1 mm

Price—

Side by side:Franka Research 3 (FR3) vs KUKA LBR iisy 3 R760

Included in bundles

Kits that ship with this product.

Dual Franka FR3Bundle

Franka Robotics · Bimanual Manipulation Platform

Two Franka FR3 arms on a shared frame

This product is part of the Birdwave Atlas community.

Contribute evaluations, share integrations and help improve compatibility data.

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Specifications

General

Degrees of Freedom

Maximum Reach

855 mm

Repeatability

0.1 mm

Payload Capacity

3 kg

Arm Type

7-axis collaborative research arm with joint torque sensing on all axes

Weight

18 kg