Franka Emika Panda (Standard)
About This Robot
Overview
The Franka Emika Panda is a versatile and sensitive 7-DoF collaborative robot (cobot) designed for both advanced research environments and demanding light industrial applications. Renowned for its ease of programming and high precision, Panda excels in tasks requiring delicate manipulation and consistent quality.
As a high-throughput industrial robot arm, Panda is engineered for speed, repeatability, and durability, making it an ideal choice for modern production cells.
Key Features
General Characteristics
- Sensitive and intuitive programming for rapid deployment.
- 7 Degrees of Freedom (DoF) for human-like dexterity and reach.
- Collaborative design ensures safe interaction in shared workspaces.
Industrial Capabilities
- Built for high throughput with exceptional speed and repeatability.
- Engineered for durability and robust uptime in continuous operation.
- Supports tight cycle times for optimized production efficiency.
- Multiple reach-payload variants and mounting options for right-sizing to specific station needs.
- Facilitates offline programming, simplifying task development and deployment.
- Standard fieldbus interfaces streamline integration with PLCs, vision systems, and infeed-outfeed automation.
Technical Specifications
Below are the core specifications of the Franka Emika Panda Standard variant:
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Make | Franka Emika |
| Model | Panda |
| Variant | Standard |
| Degrees of Freedom (DoF) | 7 |
(Note: Detailed specifications such as payload, reach, and repeatability would typically be listed here, specific to each variant.)
Applications
The Franka Emika Panda is highly adaptable and suitable for a wide range of applications across various industries:
- Research & Development: Ideal for academic and industrial research due to its advanced sensing and programming capabilities.
- Precise Assembly: Executes intricate assembly tasks with high accuracy and consistency.
- Testing & Inspection: Performs automated quality control and testing procedures.
- Material Handling: Efficiently handles and transfers components within production lines.
- Welding: Capable of precise and consistent welding operations.
- Machining: Suitable for light machining tasks requiring robotic precision.
- Dispensing: Accurately dispenses glues, sealants, or other materials.
- General Handling: Versatile for various pick-and-place and handling operations in light industry.
Benefits
Implementing the Franka Emika Panda robot offers numerous advantages for manufacturers and researchers:
- Increased Throughput: Accelerates production cycles with high-speed and repeatable performance.
- Enhanced Process Capability: Improves the overall efficiency and precision of automated processes.
- Consistent Quality: Maintains uniform product quality across shifts and different product variants.
- Streamlined Integration: Easy integration with existing factory automation, including PLCs and vision systems, minimizing setup time.
- Optimized Station Design: Multiple reach-payload variants and mounting options allow for perfect sizing to each specific workspace.
- Reduced Downtime: Built for durability and robust uptime, ensuring continuous operation and minimal interruptions.
- Flexibility & Adaptability: Easily re-programmable for new tasks, adapting quickly to evolving production needs.
- Human-Robot Collaboration: Its sensitive nature allows safe operation alongside human workers, enhancing collaborative environments.
Seller Description
Franka Emika develops robotics technologies to help manufacturers, warehouses and service providers automate repetitive, labor-intensive work. The company focuses on collaborative robots, research and assembly, delivering reliable platforms that operate safely around people and adapt to changing workflows. Customers use Franka Emika's robots to accelerate throughput, improve quality and reduce ergonomic risk while integrating with existing software and equipment. Open APIs and partner ecosystems enable fast pilot-to-production rollouts, fleet management and remote support. Representative solutions include Panda, supported by training, integration services and lifecycle support to ensure long-term ROI.
manufacturer: Franka Emika
Visit WebsiteKey Capabilities
The Franka Emika Panda is a versatile and sensitive 7-DoF collaborative robot (cobot) renowned for its ease of programming and high precision.
- 7 Degrees of Freedom (DoF): Provides human-like dexterity and reach for complex tasks.
- Sensitive & Collaborative: Designed for safe interaction in shared workspaces with human workers.
- High-Performance Industrial Design: Engineered for high throughput with exceptional speed, repeatability, and durability for continuous operation.
- Flexible Integration: Supports offline programming and features standard fieldbus interfaces to streamline integration with PLCs, vision systems, and other automation.
- Versatile Configuration: Available in multiple reach-payload variants and with various mounting options to right-size the robot for specific station needs.
Applications
The Panda is highly adaptable and suitable for a wide range of applications across various industries, including:
- Precise Assembly: Executes intricate assembly tasks with high accuracy and consistency.
- Testing & Inspection: Performs automated quality control and testing procedures.
- Material Handling: Efficiently handles and transfers components within production lines.
- Light Industrial Tasks: Capable of precise welding, light machining, and dispensing of glues or sealants.
- Research & Development: Ideal for academic and industrial research due to its advanced sensing and programming capabilities.
Why Choose It
Implementing the Franka Emika Panda offers numerous advantages for manufacturers and researchers:
- Increased Throughput & Quality: Accelerates production cycles and maintains consistent product quality with high-speed, repeatable performance.
- Streamlined Integration: Easily connects with existing factory automation, including PLCs and vision systems, to minimize setup time and complexity.
- Flexibility & Adaptability: Easily re-programmable for new tasks, adapting quickly to evolving production needs.
- Optimized Station Design: Multiple variants and mounting options allow for perfect sizing to each specific workspace.
- Reduced Downtime: Built for durability and robust uptime, ensuring continuous operation and minimal interruptions.
- Safe Human-Robot Collaboration: Its sensitive nature allows for safe operation alongside human workers, enhancing collaborative environments.
Key Features
7-axis arm with ±0.1 mm repeatability
Safe cobot with joint torque sensors
Franka Control Interface and intuitive programming
Technical Details
Franka Control Interface (FCI) with open APIs
Payload 3 kg; high precision with repeatability ±0.1 mm
Designed for continuous lab and industrial operation
Reach 855 mm; 7 DoF lightweight cobot arm
{'hands': 0, 'fingers_per_hand': 0, 'dexterity_dof_per_hand': 7, 'payload_kg': 3}
{'locomotion': ['fixed base'], 'max_speed_m_s': 2}
Force-torque sensing in joints; external sensors supported
Compliant and adaptive with integrated safety features
Deployments
Deployment at SMEs
Deployment at Universities & research labs
Sellers
Franka Emika
manufacturer
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Frequently asked questions
What is the price of Franka Emika Panda?
Pricing for the Franka Emika Panda is on application. You can buy outright or lease over 36 months with installation and service included. Ask us for a quote.
Where is Franka Emika Panda used?
Published deployments of the Franka Emika Panda include SMEs, Universities & research labs.
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