Doosan Robotics H2017vsFranka Robotics Franka Research 3
Side-by-side comparison of Doosan Robotics H2017 and Franka Robotics Franka Research 3: specs, price, use cases and SDKs.

H2017
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Franka Research 3
Research-grade 7-DoF arm with torque sensing
Specifications
| Spec | H2017 | Franka Research 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price (USD) | $38,000 | $19,900 |
| Category | industrial | industrial |
| Payload | 25 kg | 3 kg |
| Weight | 79 kg | — |
| Reach | 1700mm | 855mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 7 |
- Heavy palletizing
- Automotive component handling
- Press-tending
- Machine loading
- Research
- Imitation learning
- Haptics
When to pick which
Choose the Doosan Robotics H2017 for high-throughput industrial environments where heavy lifting and long-range reach are non-negotiable. In automotive manufacturing or logistics centers, this robot excels at heavy palletizing and machine loading of large metal components that exceed the 3kg limit of smaller arms. Its 25kg payload capacity and 1700mm reach allow it to service multiple workstations or stack tall pallets, tasks impossible for research-oriented cobots. If your deployment involves press-tending or handling bulky industrial parts in a 24/7 production cycle, the H2017’s robust build and DRL scripting provide the necessary industrial-grade reliability and physical power.
Opt for the Franka Robotics Franka Research 3 when your primary goal is advanced R&D, AI model training, or haptic feedback experimentation. Its 7-DoF architecture provides superior dexterity in cramped lab settings, allowing for complex motion planning that 6-DoF arms cannot achieve. The integrated torque sensors in every joint make it the industry standard for imitation learning and human-robot interaction studies. At nearly half the price of the Doosan, it is the ideal choice for university labs or corporate innovation hubs focusing on fine motor skills and software-driven autonomy rather than raw material throughput or heavy lifting.
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