Develops force-sensing robotic systems and AI services for robotics and AI research, headquartered in Munich.
Franka Robotics GmbH
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About Franka Robotics
Franka Robotics is a research-oriented robotics company headquartered in Munich with a global presence. Founded in 2016 and part of Agile Robots since 2023, the company develops force-sensing robotic systems for robotics and AI. The core product, Franka Research 3, is a force-sensitive robot that offers researchers easy-to-use functions as well as low-level access to the robot control and learning capabilities. In addition, the company provides the Franka Control Interface (FCI) and has integrated the Diana 7 robot from Agile Robots with FCI support into its ecosystem. Services also include AI services such as managing robot fleets, large-scale capture of real-world manipulation data, and support for the entire AI lifecycle from demonstration to deployment. Customers include Meta, Toyota Research Institute, MIT, Tsinghua University and TU Dresden.
- Site
- Munich
- Processes
- Robotic systems for robotics and AI research (Franka Research 3), Franka Control Interface (FCI), AI services: management of robot fleets, Large-scale capture of real-world manipulation data, Support for the entire AI lifecycle from demonstration to deployment
- Materials
- Franka Research 3, Franka Control Interface (FCI), Diana 7 (Agile Robots)
- Certificates
- System Image v5.10
- Founded
- 2016
- Industries
- Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Physical AI, Robot Learning, Research and Science
- 01
Research and Development
- 02
Product Development Robotic Systems
- 03
Software/System Integration (FCI)
- 04
AI Services and Data Capture
- 05
Support and Global Sales Partner Network
Products & Interfaces
Franka Research 3
Force-sensitive robotic system as a reference platform for robotics and AI research with low-level access to control and learning capabilities.
Franka Control Interface (FCI)
Interface for low-level access to the robot control, also for integrated third-party robots such as Diana 7.
Diana 7 (Agile Robots)
Robot arm with greater reach and payload, integrated into the Franka ecosystem.
Locations
Munich
DEHeadquarters, development and sales
- Franka Research 3 (robotic system)
- Diana 7 (robot arm, Agile Robots)
Industries
2 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robot (force-sensing robot arm / robotic system) | Franka Robotics Franka Research 3 | – | – | – | Munich |
| Robot arm | Agile Robots Diana 7 | – | – | – | Munich |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality & System Maintenance
The Image system (currently v5.10) is updated and provided cyclically. Via the Franka Control Interface, documented low-level access to the robot control is possible.
| Evidence | Munich |
|---|---|
| System Image v5.10 |
History
- 2016
Founding of Franka Robotics
- 2023
Franka Robotics becomes part of Agile Robots
Integration of Diana 7 (Agile Robots) into the Franka ecosystem with support of the Franka Control Interface (FCI)