Preparing the published article.
Franka Emika: Research-Grade Collaborative Arms
A collaborative arm built for force-sensitive research and small-batch work.
What to know
| Item | Summary |
|---|---|
| Known platform | Panda, a seven-axis collaborative arm with joint torque sensing |
| Focus | Force control, sensitivity and safe interaction |
| Ecosystem | Widely used in research with extensive community software |
| Applications | Assembly, polishing, laboratory work and teaching |
Where it fits
- Research and pilot work where contact force must be controlled precisely.
- Small-batch assembly where flexibility matters more than cycle time.
Summarised from public information. Confirm current models, availability and specifications with the company.

