Franka Robotics Franka Research 3vsPAL Robotics TIAGo Base
Franka Robotics Franka Research 3 leads on 4 of 7 dimensions — strongest on deployment readiness.
Franka Research 3
3 wins
TIAGo Base
1 wins
Category breakdown
Deploy & operate
Readiness, uptime, navigation & connectivity
- 85Deployment readiness72
- 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 accessibility33
- 70ROI clarity65
Capability
Payload, speed, runtime & labor replacement
- 60Labor replacement68
- 3 kgPayload70 kg
- Up to 2 m/s at TCP; joint velocity A1-A4: 150 deg/s, A5-A7: 301 deg/sSpeed1 m/s
- Mains-powered (no battery)Battery—
Fit & future
Environment fit, footprint & long-term upside
- 75Environment fit78
- 80Future potential71
- Arm ~18.3 kg; Control 355 × 483 × 89 mm (D × W × H)FootprintFootprint Ø54 cm
Franka Research 3 · Best for
University robotics labs developing grasping algorithms with force-feedback learning
TIAGo Base · Best for
Indoor deliveries in industrial plants, hospitals, and offices
Final judgment
If immediate deployment is the priority, choose Franka Research 3. If the goal is to be ready when TIAGo Base's capabilities mature, track it.