Franka Robotics · Industrial cobots
Franka Emika Panda
Seven-axis collaborative robot arm known for intuitive programming and force sensing
Overview
The Panda was a seven-axis collaborative robot arm featuring advanced torque-sensing capabilities. It was developed for research, educational, and light industrial applications. Its intuitive programming interface made it a popular choice in robotics and AI laboratories.
Specifications
- Deployment Stage
- Discontinued
- Communication
- Ethernet
- Degrees of Freedom
- 7
- IP Rating
- IP30
- Locomotion
- Stationary
- Max Speed
- 2 m/s
- Operating Temperature
- 15–25 °C typical (5–45 °C extended, reduced performance)
- Payload Capacity
- 3 kg
- Reach
- 855 mm
- Repeatability
- <±0.1 mm pose repeatability (ISO 9283)
- ROS Compatible
- Yes
- SDK Support
- Yes
- Sensors
- Joint torque sensors
- Weight
- ~17.8 kg
- Actuators
- 7 revolute joints; link-side torque sensors in all 7 axes
- Max joint torque
- 87 N·m (joints 1–4), 12 N·m (joints 5–7)
- Power consumption
- ≈60 W typical, 350 W max (arm); ~80 W control unit
- Power supply
- 100–240 VAC, 47–63 Hz
Where it performs
- Highly force-sensitive joints for precise and safe collaborative tasks
- Intuitive teaching and programming workflow simplifies integration
- Seven degrees of freedom enable flexible reach and manipulation
What to check before buying
- This model has been discontinued by the manufacturer
- Operating temperature range is somewhat limited for industrial environments
- Payload capacity is modest at 3 kg for certain applications