Research cobot with 7-axis torque sensing

Product passport

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Category: Robotic Arms
Maturityi: Available
Deploymenti: Physical hardware
Purchase access: Not specified
Official source: Official website
Verifiedi: Not yet verified

Reality check

The useful boundary is what works repeatedly in a real environment—not what looks impressive in a demo.

Works well when

Stable, repetitive handling, tending, welding or assembly
Processes with known parts, fixtures and cycle times
Cells where an integrator can own commissioning

Verify before buying

Payload after adding the gripper and cables
End effector, vision and safety-cell cost
Changeover time when the part or fixture changes

Not a magic solution

A solution for a process that changes every day
A turnkey cell without integration and safety work
A reason to skip measuring the current process

About

Franka Robotics' Franka Research is a 7-axis force-controlled collaborative arm designed for cutting-edge research and advanced education. It features high-sensitivity force/tactile sensing, compliant control, and model-based control interfaces, enabling complex tasks like precision assembly, human-robot interaction, and machine learning research. Widely used in university labs, corporate R&D centers, and AI research institutes.