AgiBot D1vsFranka Robotics Franka Research 3
Franka Robotics Franka Research 3 leads on 4 of 7 dimensions — strongest on deployment readiness.
D1
0 wins
Franka Research 3
2 wins
Category breakdown
Deploy & operate
Readiness, uptime, navigation & connectivity
- 78Deployment readiness85
- 60Maintenance confidence60
- Vision-led navigation (estimated)NavigationVision-led navigation (estimated)
- Wi-Fi / cloud fleet management (estimated)ConnectivityWi-Fi / cloud fleet management (estimated)
Cost & ROI
Price accessibility and ROI clarity
- 91Price accessibility72
- 65ROI clarity70
Capability
Payload, speed, runtime & labor replacement
- 55Labor replacement60
- 8 kg static (10 kg limit); 4 km range with 5 kg payloadPayload3 kg
- 3.7 m/s maximum; 1.8 m/s unloaded range cruisingSpeedUp to 2 m/s at TCP; joint velocity A1-A4: 150 deg/s, A5-A7: 301 deg/s
- 200 hours stable operation in extreme conditions (manufacturer lab rating); runtime per charge unknownBatteryMains-powered (no battery)
Fit & future
Environment fit, footprint & long-term upside
- 82Environment fit75
- 74Future potential80
- 360 × 630 × 420 mm (standing)FootprintArm ~18.3 kg; Control 355 × 483 × 89 mm (D × W × H)
D1 · Best for
Multi-floor security patrols in facilities with stairs, slopes, and cluttered outdoor perimeters (warehouses, construction sites, utility substations)
Franka Research 3 · Best for
University robotics labs developing grasping algorithms with force-feedback learning
Final judgment
If immediate deployment is the priority, choose Franka Research 3. If the goal is to be ready when D1's capabilities mature, track it.