# Franka Research 3

- Manufacturer: Franka Robotics
- Form: Robot arm
- Commercial status: Not disclosed
- Last verified: 2026-10-02
- Page: https://vuntum.com/en/robots/franka-research-3

## Specifications

| Criterion | Value | Level of evidence | Source | Verified on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of axes | 7 count | manufacturer statement | Franka Robotics (pages produit officielles) | 2026-10-02 |
| Reach | 85.5 cm | manufacturer statement | Franka Robotics (pages produit officielles) | 2026-10-02 |
| Repeatability (conditions = stated upper bound (< ±0.1 mm)) | 0.1 mm | manufacturer statement | Franka Robotics (pages produit officielles) | 2026-10-02 |
| Payload | 3 kg | manufacturer statement | Franka Robotics (pages produit officielles) | 2026-10-02 |
| Gazebo simulation | Yes | manufacturer statement | Franka Robotics (pages produit officielles) | 2026-10-03 |
| MuJoCo simulation (conditions = support from the community) | Yes | manufacturer statement | Franka Robotics (pages produit officielles) | 2026-10-03 |
| C++ API | Yes | manufacturer statement | Franka Robotics (pages produit officielles) | 2026-10-02 |
| Local control (conditions = via the Franka Control Interface (FCI), external PC connected over Ethernet) | Yes | manufacturer statement | Franka Robotics (pages produit officielles) | 2026-10-02 |
| Open-source SDK (conditions = libfranka interface) | Yes | manufacturer statement | Franka Robotics (pages produit officielles) | 2026-10-03 |
| ROS compatibility | ros2 | manufacturer statement | Franka Robotics (pages produit officielles) | 2026-10-02 |
| Official SDK | libfranka | manufacturer statement | Franka Robotics (pages produit officielles) | 2026-10-03 |
| Public SDK | Yes | manufacturer statement | Franka Robotics (pages produit officielles) | 2026-10-02 |

“Not disclosed” means no information, not “no”. A level of evidence comes with every value.

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