We are excited to announce our participation in #ICRA2026!
The @ieee_ras_official 's flagship conference is taking place from 1-5 June 2026 in Vienna, Austria and brings together leading researchers and industry experts to exchange ideas and advanced robotics. As one of the field’s landmark events, it continues to be a key stage for new and impactful developments in robotics.
At booth 37, we will showcase two FR3 Duo demonstrations highlighting the breadth of our platform capabilities. We will showcase teleoperation with Franka GELLO Duo, powered by LABS, our data collection suite. Along with the FR3 Duo running on-device inference with @googledeepmind Gemini Robotics, enabling task execution from natural language instructions.
Join us in Vienna to explore our demonstrations and connect with our team to discuss the latest advancements in robotics and physical AI.
👉🏼Find out more: /product-prototypes
#ICRA2026 #FR3Duo #Robotics #PhysicalAI #HumanRobotInteraction #RobotLearning
Meet us at Robotics Summit & Expo Boston – Hall C, Booth 207!
From May 27–28, we will be at the Robotics Summit & Expo in Boston - bringing together over 6,000 developers shaping the future of robotics across healthcare, logistics, manufacturing, aerospace, and beyond.
Experience FR3 Duo data collection with Franka GELLO Duo, highlighting intuitive teleoperation within the Franka Research 3 ecosystem and seamless interaction between leader and follower system - delivering a hands-on demonstration of real-time robot control that sets the standard for intuitive, interactive robotics.
The Robotics Summit & Expo offers a unique platform to explore enabling technologies, engineering best practices, and emerging trends at the heart of robotics innovation - closely aligning with our focus on turning new developments into real-world robotic systems that enable intelligent robots to work safely and effectively across a wide range of environments.
📍 Hall C Booth 207, Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, USA
📅 May 27–28
👉 Book a meeting with our team there: [email protected]
#RoboticsSummit #Boston #FR3Duo #Teleoperation #DataCollection #FrankaRobotics
Ten years ago, a bold idea made its debut at Hannover Messe in 2016 - and made waves across the industry. Today, in 2026, we celebrate the 10th anniversary of that moment. What started as a vision for more intuitive, collaborative robotics has grown into a defining force in Robotics and AI.
Over the past decade, Franka Robotics has evolved into a reference platform, helping shape what’s possible at the intersection of human–robot interaction and Physical AI. Long before it became a trend, the team was already laying the groundwork - advancing tactile robotics and rethinking how humans and machines work together.
This milestone isn’t just about technology. It’s about the people behind it: curious minds, dedicated builders, and a culture that makes innovation not only possible, but meaningful. And it’s equally about the global community of Franka users - researchers, developers, and innovators - who have built applications, published papers, and driven breakthroughs that continue to expand what Franka stands for. Together, they have helped shape Franka into not just a company, but a thriving ecosystem.
A decade in, and the momentum hasn’t slowed. The boundaries of what’s technically feasible keep expanding - and the journey is far from over.
Here’s to the team, the community, the vision, and the next chapter. Keep pushing forward.
How does physical AI translates into real robotic systems?
By combining teleoperation, data collection, and mobile manipulation, research platforms like FR3 Duo allow concepts developed in the lab to be tested, refined, and applied in real environments.
At the @hannover_messe , Franka Robotics will showcase two demonstrations built on the FR3 Duo platform:
🔹 FR3 Duo with LABS
A teleoperation setup for structured data collection, enabling researchers to generate high-quality datasets for training robotic policies.
🔹 Mobile FR3 Duo
Extending the FR3 Duo into mobile environments, this system integrates the dual-arm platform with the Tactile Mobile Robot (TMR). Visitors will see how manipulation, perception, and omnidirectional mobility work together to support assembly tasks beyond fixed workcells.
Just a few steps away, Agile ONE is showing how a humanoid robot can perform industrial tasks and demonstrate versatile applications across a production environment.
From lab to factory floor, these demos bring research into real-world applications, showing how innovation translates seamlessly into industrial solutions.
📍 Visit us at Hall 27 | Booth J72
🗓️ 20 - 24 April 2026
🪪 Get a free ticket now: /de/applikation/registrierung/direkteinstieg-tickets-ausweise?code=vMfr6
#HannoverMesse #HMI #Robotics #PhysicalAI #AIResearch #Teleoperation #MobileRobotics #Datacollection
We are at Next - @googlecloud 's flagship event and exhibition of innovation and education!
From April 22 - 24, we are there, in Las Vegas, showcasing how AI can be applied to real-world robotic systems.
Joining a global community of leaders, thinkers, and developers, this event creates space for innovative ideas, creates new perspectives, and meaningful exchange around the future of technology.
At our stand, we will showcase FR3 Duo, enabling interactive manipulation powered by Gemini Robotics, combined with speech input and natural language processing. This setup demonstrates how cloud-based AI can enable more intuitive and responsive human-robot interaction.
Stop by the Google Showcase, Gemini Robotics area to see it in action and connect with the team.
💡Curious to learn more? Explore our latest developments on our website: /product-prototypes
#GoogleCloudNext #AI #CloudInnovation #GeminiRobotics #PhysicalAI
Physical AI Meets Industry at @hannover_messe !
At the upcoming Hannover Messe trade fair, @frankarobotics will showcase FR3 Duo, a dual-arm platform for AI and robotics research, combining precision manipulation, integrated perception, and teleoperation for data collection, training, and policy execution.
Visitors will also see Mobile FR3 Duo, which combines the FR3 Duo with the Tactile Mobile Robot (TMR) to bring manipulation and perception into mobile environments, enabling research and applications beyond fixed workcells.
On the same booth, @agile_robots will present Agile ONE, their humanoid robot for the factories. Together, the exhibits highlight how integrated robotic systems can perform across diverse industrial settings, showcasing the potential of physical AI in real-world applications.
📍 Visit us at Hall 27 | Booth J72
🔍Find out more about our newest developments: /product-prototypes
📧 Want to know more? Book a meeting with our team: [email protected]
#HannoverMesse2026 #HMI2026 #Robotics #PhysicalAI #FrankaRobotics #AgileRobots #Industry
🌷Happy Easter!
A good time to recharge and reflect on new ideas for the months ahead.
Stay tuned! More exciting news and showcases are coming soon.
Feeling curious? Explore our latest developments in robotics and AI: /product-prototypes
#Easter2026 #SpringBreak #Recharge #Reflect
Franka Robotics is back to Hannover Messe!
From 20–24 April 2026, @hannover_messe will bring together 3,500+ exhibitors and 123,000 visitors from around the world—making it the premier platform to explore industrial innovation, cutting-edge robotics, and collaborative technologies.
With more new developments to showcase, we continue to empower robotics and AI professionals to bring research into real-world robotic systems, enabling intelligent robots to collaborate safely and effectively across a wide range of environments.
At Hall 27 | Booth J72, @frankarobotics Robotics will join forces with @agile_robots , connecting with researchers, engineers, and industry professionals while showcasing the latest advances in physical AI and intelligent robotics.
🎟 Get a free ticket: /de/applikation/registrierung/direkteinstieg-tickets-ausweise?code=vMfr6
#HannoverMesse2026 #Robotics #AI #IndustrialAutomation #PhysicalAI #HMI2026
A Phenomenon in Motion 🚀
On March 13, Phänomena On Tour opened - bringing robotics and AI to life through interactive, hands-on experiences.
At the center: drozBot, a project by Dr. Sylvain Calinon (Idiap Research Institute), powered by our Franka Research 3. Visitors were photographed, and the robot transformed their images into expressive ink portraits - blending AI with motion inspired by human handwriting.
The project also builds on human-robot interaction research by Emmanuel Senft (Idiap Research Institute).
We at Franka Robotics were excited to support this initiative together with Idiap Research Institute, @phaenomena26 , and Skyentific.
🔗 Learn more: /franka-research-3
🔍 drozBot: https://calinon.ch/drozbot.htm
#drozbot #robotics #ai #humanrobotinteraction #frankarobotics #frankaresearch3 #idiap #phänomena #snsf
Food for thought for the weekend: a reminder of where robotics started – and where it is heading.
The 2nd German Robotics Conference showed again: robotics grows at the intersection of research, industry, start-ups and politics.
A highlight was the RIG Heroes Award Night, proudly sponsored by @frankarobotics and @agile_robots . The @robotics.institute.germany honored Prof. Dr. Gerd Hirzinger with the first-ever RIG Pioneer Award, now renamed the Gerd Hirzinger Award. The award was presented by Dr. Zhaopeng Chen, CEO & Founder of @agile_robots .
Prof. Dr. Hirzinger's work at @germanaerospacecenter laid key foundations for modern robotics and for many developments today.
Congrats also to Dr.-Ing. Ge Li (KIT), Dr. rer. nat. Pierre Schumacher (University of Tübingen), and @olive_robotics for their awards 👏🏼
A strong reminder of the value of connecting science and industry. See you at GRC 2027! 👋
#GRC2026 #FrankaRobotics #AgileRobots #Robotics #AI
#TBT to NVIDIA #GTC 2026!
At our joint booth with @agile_robots , we had the chance to connect with developers, researchers, and senior business leaders - including Robotics thought leader and creator, Lukas Ziegler, who stopped by to explore our interactive demos.
Lukas had the chance to explore @frankarobotics ' FR3 Duo which performed an assembly task powered entirely by an onboard AI policy built on @nvidia 's GR00T N1.6 model, alongside Agile ONE humanoid - highlighting different approaches to dexterous manipulation and human-robot collaboration in the industrial environement.
From coordinated assembly tasks to interactive manipulation, the demos reflected how AI-driven capabilities are advancing toward more flexible, real-world applications.
Thank you, Lukas Ziegler for visiting us at the #GTC!
Curious to see what’s next? Visit us at Hannover Messe from April 20 - 24th — Hall 027, Agile Robots booth J72.
#GTC2026 #Robotics #AI #FrankaRobotics #AgileRobots #PhysicalAI
NVIDIA GTC 2026 wrapped up after an inspiring week at the intersection of AI and robotics.
Across the event, conversations moved beyond theory - focusing on how AI and accelerated computing are actively shaping intelligent physical systems. Together with @agile_robots , we shared a joint space that became a hub for exchange, curiosity, and hands-on exploration of what physical AI can already achieve today in research and the industry.
At our joint booth the FR3 Duo performed an assembly task powered entirely by an onboard AI policy built on @nvidia ’s GR00T N1.6 model. No task-specific scripting - just perception seamlessly translated into motion in real time. A clear step toward deploying learned behaviors directly on robotic systems.
A standout moment of the event: Jensen Huang’s recognition of Agile Robots and signing the Agile ONE humanoid - an exciting signal for where the industry is heading.
Thank you to everyone who stopped by, shared ideas, and challenged perspectives. Let's stay in touch!
Next stop: European Robotics Forum 2026 — Booth 15 A 17.
#GTC2026 #NVIDIA #FrankaRobotics #AgileRobots #PhysicalAI #Industry #Robotics
