Franka Robotics
[ACTIVE]HQ: Munich, Germany · Est. 2016 · 1 model registered · 1 deployments
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Franka Robotics: 1 model. 3 sources back the record.
Ownership
ACTIVE
Capital / Funding
Undisclosed
Headquarters
Munich, Germany
IP / Patents
2 Active
Platform Models
1
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
German robotics company developing force-sensitive 7-DOF Collaborative robot arms. Founded in 2016 by Sami and Simon Haddadin, it produces the Franka Research 3 (FR3) and Franka Production 3 cobots. Acquired by Agile Robots in November 2023 after filing for preliminary insolvency. The company's robot arms are widely used in academic research, AI/ML robotics labs, and industrial automation.
Clean safety record across 1 verified deployment. Limited public funding data for capital position assessment.
Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for Franka Robotics.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
Co-founder & Supervisory Board
CEO
CTO
Founding Team
cofounder · founded 2016-01-01 · no longer at company
cofounder · founded 2016-01-01 · no longer at company
Key Former Leadership (2 Tracked)
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Key Recurring Partners
Recent Verified Partnerships
- Agile Robots acquires Franka EmikaNov 2, 2023
MOST RECENT · Agile Robots acquires Franka Emika · 2023-11-02 · with Agile Robots · OPERATING
Operator Customers & Fleet Integrators
Patents & Intellectual Property
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US8287522B2usptograntedgranted 2012-10-09assignee
Platform Models
Deployments
FAQ
What is Franka Robotics?
German robotics company developing force-sensitive 7-DOF Collaborative robot arms. Founded in 2016 by Sami and Simon Haddadin, it produces the Franka Research 3 (FR3) and Franka Production 3 cobots. Acquired by Agile Robots in November 2023 after filing for preliminary insolvency. The company's robot arms are widely used in academic research, AI/ML robotics labs, and industrial automation.
What does Franka Robotics make?
Franka Robotics has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: Franka Research 3 (Franka Robotics builds physical robots).
Is Franka Robotics publicly traded?
Franka Robotics is not independently listed on public markets; it is part of Agile Robots Nov 2023 | Key customers: DeepMind on the DEPLOY registry.
Who competes with Franka Robotics?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Franka Robotics building in the same form factors include Dobot, AUBO Robotics, DENSO Corporation, F&P Robotics.
Who is the CEO of Franka Robotics?
Dr. Alwin Mahler is the ceo of Franka Robotics, per the DEPLOY registry.
How can I invest in Franka Robotics?
Franka Robotics has no separately traded stock; it is owned by Agile Robots Nov 2023 | Key customers: DeepMind (the parent is the entity that trades, where it is public).
Where is Franka Robotics headquartered?
Franka Robotics is headquartered in Munich, Germany.
Who owns Franka Robotics?
Franka Robotics is owned by Agile Robots Nov 2023 | Key customers: DeepMind, per the DEPLOY registry.
Where does Franka Robotics operate robots?
Franka Robotics is a robot manufacturer and does not directly operate deployments on the DEPLOY registry. Its products are deployed by customer operators; see the company page for the verified deployment record.
Is Franka Robotics a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Franka Robotics ranks in roughly the top 58% of companies tracked by the registry.
Is Franka Robotics safe?
Franka Robotics has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.