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
Select the Doosan Robotics H2017 for high-volume industrial environments such as automotive assembly lines or logistics hubs. This robot is the superior choice for heavy palletizing and press-tending tasks where the payload exceeds 3kg. With a 25kg capacity and a 1700mm reach, it can manage large workpieces and stack standard pallets that the Franka Research 3 cannot physically reach or lift. Deploy this model when your facility requires a rugged, high-capacity workhorse for machine loading or material handling at scale, utilizing the Doosan ROS2 driver for seamless integration into existing industrial PLC architectures.
Opt for the Franka Robotics Franka Research 3 in academic or corporate R&D settings focused on advanced robotics, imitation learning, or haptics. At nearly half the price of the Doosan, it provides a cost-effective entry point for labs needing high dexterity. Its 7 degrees of freedom and integrated torque sensing allow for complex motion planning and sensitive force-feedback tasks that a standard 6-DoF industrial arm cannot replicate. Choose this platform for developing AI-driven manipulation algorithms or human-robot interaction studies where precision, software accessibility via libfranka, and redundant kinematics are prioritized over heavy lifting or long-range reach.
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