Franka Robotics Franka Research 3vsPudu Robotics HolaBot
Pudu Robotics HolaBot leads on 3 of 7 dimensions — strongest on ROI clarity.
Franka Research 3
1 wins
HolaBot
2 wins
Category breakdown
Deploy & operate
Readiness, uptime, navigation & connectivity
- 85Deployment readiness82
- 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 accessibility82
- 70ROI clarity78
Capability
Payload, speed, runtime & labor replacement
- 60Labor replacement75
- 3 kgPayload60 kg carrying capacity; 120 L volume with 4-tier loading zones
- Up to 2 m/s at TCP; joint velocity A1-A4: 150 deg/s, A5-A7: 301 deg/sSpeed0.5–1.2 m/s (adjustable)
- Mains-powered (no battery)Battery10–24 hours (replaceable battery)
Fit & future
Environment fit, footprint & long-term upside
- 75Environment fit72
- 80Future potential55
- Arm ~18.3 kg; Control 355 × 483 × 89 mm (D × W × H)Footprint541 × 531 × 1226 mm (W × D × H)
Franka Research 3 · Best for
University robotics labs developing grasping algorithms with force-feedback learning
HolaBot · Best for
Full-service restaurant table bussing: 150–200-seat venue, dinner rush, 80+ table turns.
Final judgment
Both are credible picks. Decide on cost and supplier proximity, not capability — the gap is small.