Franka Research 3

Overview

Franka Research 3 is a world-class, force-sensitive robot system for robotics and AI research. It offers easy-to-use features and low-level access for control and learning. The 7-DOF arm provides human-like dexterity, torque sensors at each joint, and a 1 kHz motion control loop. It integrates with ROS 2 and MATLAB.

Key features

• ▸7 degrees of freedom for human-like dexterity
• ▸Torque sensors at each joint for external force estimation
• ▸Fast control loop for prompt collision reaction
• ▸High-frequency (1 kHz) motion control with low-level sensor data
• ▸Intuitive programming UI and advanced direct joint control
• ▸Integrates with ROS 2, MATLAB, and open-source frameworks
• ▸Engineered and manufactured in Germany