Franka Robotics Franka Research 3vsMiR MiR1350
Close call. Franka Research 3 and MiR1350 trade wins across the matrix.
Franka Research 3
1 wins
MiR1350
1 wins
Category breakdown
Deploy & operate
Readiness, uptime, navigation & connectivity
- 85Deployment readiness88
- 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
- 72Price accessibility32
- 70ROI clarity82
Capability
Payload, speed, runtime & labor replacement
- 60Labor replacement78
- 3 kgPayload1350 kg; towing capacity 6,000 kg
- Up to 2 m/s at TCP; joint velocity A1-A4: 150 deg/s, A5-A7: 301 deg/sSpeed1.2 m/sec maximum
- Mains-powered (no battery)Battery6.75 hours (max payload); 14.5 hours (without payload); charging 10–90%: 46 minutes
Fit & future
Environment fit, footprint & long-term upside
- 75Environment fit75
- 80Future potential68
- Arm ~18.3 kg; Control 355 × 483 × 89 mm (D × W × H)Footprint910 × 1350 × 322 mm (W × D × H)
Franka Research 3 · Best for
University robotics labs developing grasping algorithms with force-feedback learning
MiR1350 · Best for
High-density pallet lanes in automotive/metal fabrication: 800–1200 kg per load, 50+ moves/shift, predictable routing (e.g., mill → staging → truck dock).
Final judgment
Both are credible picks. Decide on cost and supplier proximity, not capability — the gap is small.