Franka Production 3 vs Yamaha YK-XG
Head-to-head comparison of Franka Emika Franka Production 3 and Yamaha Robotics Yamaha YK-XG. Updated 2026.
Last updated: May 9, 2026
Overall Score
80.6/ 100
Franka Production 3
Franka Emika
80.6/ 100
Yamaha YK-XG
Yamaha Robotics
Score Breakdown
80
Performance86
78
Reliability84
82
Ease of Use76
82
Intelligence72
82
Value88
78
Ecosystem72
85
Safety82
85
Design72
Specs Comparison
| Spec | Franka Production 3 | Yamaha YK-XG |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $25,000 | $15,000 |
| Dof | 7 | 4 |
| Reach Mm | 855 | 500 |
| Payload Kg | 3 | 4 |
| Repeatability Mm | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| Force Resolution N | 0.1 | — |
| Type | — | SCARA |
| Controller | — | RCX340 (4 robots) |
| Cycle Time S | — | 0.29 |
Buyer Intelligence
| Metric | Franka Production 3 | Yamaha YK-XG |
|---|---|---|
| Vendor Health Score | — | — |
| 5-Year TCO Estimate | $35,000 | $21,000 |
| Annual Maintenance | — | — |
| Support Model | — | — |
| Safety Certifications | — | — |