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General| Degrees of Freedom | 7 |
|---|---|
| Payload | 3 kg |
| Reach | 855 mm |
| Weight | 18 kg |
| Position repeatability | ± 0.1 mm |
| Communication Interface | Ethernet |
| Maximum Joint Torque | 87 Nm |
| Repeatability | ±0.1 mm |
| Safety Features | Collision detection |
Explains the purpose and structure of the user handbook.
Information on CE certified Panda solutions and their compliance.
Outlines the manufacturer's liability regarding product misuse.
Details requirements for personnel operating the Panda system.
Specifies the intended applications for the Panda robot system.
Details the system's compliance with EU Machinery Directive and CE marking.
Lists compliance with EMC, Low-Voltage, RoHS, FCC, and OSHA regulations.
Describes safety levels and features, emphasizing they are not safety functions.
Details requirements for product condition and restrictions on modifications.
Defines key terms and concepts related to the Panda system.
Further definitions of terms, including software and hardware components.
Outlines Franka Emika's vision for accessible and adaptive robotics.
Describes Panda as a versatile power tool, highlighting its features and ease of use.
Explains modular robot programs (Apps) for task creation and customization.
Details task composition using Apps and parameterization via Drag-and-Drop.
Explains teaching robot movements through manual guiding and interaction.
Introduces the research package, its connection, and library components.
Explains joint space, Cartesian space, and redundancy concepts for robot movement.
Details how torque sensors enable sensitivity, impedance, and collision detection.
Provides an overview of the Panda system's basic setup and components.
Lists the items included in the Panda system's delivery package.
Lists interface devices, material, and tools that are additionally required.
Introduces the detailed technical specifications for the Panda system.
Provides comprehensive technical data for the Arm, Control, Hand, and Desk components.
Details torque limits for each joint and the correct transportation pose for the Arm.
Illustrates the robot's operating space, motion range, and footprint dimensions.
Provides mechanical data for the Hand, including weight, center of mass, and transformation matrix.
Covers system settings without an end effector and control unit dimensions.
Contains the Declaration of Incorporation for the Control with Arm components.
Details the Declaration of Conformity for the Hand component.
Provides additional statements and information regarding product compliance.
Presents the full Declaration of Incorporation for the Control and Arm.
Details the Declaration of Conformity for the Hand component, referencing EU directives.
Includes information on RoHS, REACH, and WEEE compliance and battery disposal.
Outlines the general ambient conditions required for installation.
Details permissible ambient conditions and installation types for the Arm and Hand.
Specifies requirements for a stable platform and screw connection for the Arm baseplate.
Discusses adequate ventilation for the Arm and derating under extended temperature ranges.
Details permissible ambient conditions, installation types, and protection classes for the Control unit.
Covers pollution degree, temperature, humidity, altitude, power supply, and energy consumption for the Control.
Addresses ventilation for the Control unit and the importance of selecting the correct mains fuse.
Outlines safety requirements and responsibilities for personnel operating Panda.
Defines the operator's role and responsibilities for safe operation.
Specifies required training for handling sensitive devices and installation expertise.
Lists mechanical, electrical, and environmental dangers that the Panda system may present.
Distinguishes between operating (hazardous) and safety areas around the robot.
Details the installation requirements for the emergency stop system according to standards.
Explains the three ways to bring the Panda system to a stopped condition.
Describes the fail-safe locking system that secures the Arm axes when power is off.
Provides procedures for manually moving the Arm in emergency situations without power.
Explains the emergency unlock process using the tool to release the safety locking system.
Describes how to move the Hand's fingers manually without electrical power.
Introduces the three main steps of Panda's operating philosophy: teach, step back & check, run.
Details the meaning of system status lights indicating operational states.
Guides on how to teach Panda a task by manually moving the Arm.
Explains the process of stepping back and checking task execution for safety.
Describes how Panda executes learned tasks autonomously in automatic mode.
Explains interactive and collaborative operation modes, focusing on shared operating areas.
Details safety conditions and operating prerequisites for automatic task execution.
Explains interactive operation, including safe functionalities and teaching/guiding.
Lists safety and operating preconditions for interactive and collaborative work.
Guides on performing a risk assessment according to standards and manual guidelines.
Offers practical tips for using and positioning the Panda robot arm.
Emphasizes providing sufficient free space for retraction and avoiding obstacles.
Advises maintaining maximum distance from the Arm for user reaction and recoil.
Covers workspace design, ergonomic teaching positions, and clothing safety.
Highlights the importance of eye protection and appropriate clothing during operation.
Describes labels on the Arm, including the nameplate and emergency unlock indicators.
Shows identification labels for the Control, Hand, and safety labels for the Arm.
Outlines general procedures for delivery and transport of the Panda system.
Provides guidelines for safe handling and lifting of the Panda robot components.
Details safe practices for delivery, handling, and transport to prevent damage and injury.
Provides specific instructions and notices for safe handling and lifting of the Arm and Control.
Guides on preparing the installation site, summarizing key requirements.
Instructions for safely unpacking the Panda robot system components.
Details the process of mounting the Panda robot Arm to its baseplate.
Guides on how to mount the Panda robot Hand to the end effector flange.
Instructions for unpacking and mounting the Panda Control unit.
Covers the necessary wiring and electrical installation procedures for the system.
Summarizes important requirements for the installation site.
Details the preparation of the baseplate, including drill holes and screw positions.
Provides detailed steps for carefully unpacking the Panda robot and its accessories.
Offers notices on handling sensitive mechanical and electromechanical components of the Arm and Control.
Guides on safely mounting the Arm, including positioning and screw tightening.
Details the process and materials required for mounting the Panda Hand gripper.
Covers unpacking the Control unit and its designated positioning or rack mounting.
Emphasizes safety during wiring and electrical installation to prevent shock and falls.
Illustrates the overall wiring diagram for the Panda system components.
Explains how to connect the functional earth to the base of the Arm.
Details how to connect the Hand to the designated connector on the Arm's grip.
Guides on connecting the Arm and Control units using the specified connector.
Explains how to connect external enabling and activation devices to the Arm.
Guides on connecting an interface device (tablet, PC) for operating Panda via Desk.
Describes optional network connection for using the FCI or general network access.
Details the installation of the emergency stop system according to relevant rules and standards.
Explains how to connect external protective devices, like safety fences, to the system.
Provides notices regarding connecting and disconnecting cables safely and avoiding overstressing.
Guides on the initial steps for switching on the Panda system safely.
Explains how to connect a user interface device (PC, tablet) for configuration and operation.
Details the software setup process, including initial configuration and admin user creation.
Introduces guiding mode for manual robot arm movement and teaching new poses.
Describes the procedure for testing the emergency stop system for proper functionality.
Provides instructions for safely shutting down and switching off the Panda system.
Details the first-time power-on procedure, including acclimatization and switching on the Control.
Explains the meaning of system status lights indicating operational states.
Guides on connecting an interface device via Ethernet for initial configuration.
Details the initial software setup and configuration process through a web browser.
Explains the mandatory procedure for creating an administrator user account.
Guides on configuring the end effector (gripper), including default settings and user-defined options.
Details how to edit end effector settings for mass, inertia, and other technical data.
Explains potential issues arising from incorrect end effector configuration, affecting performance.
Explains how to enter guiding mode for manual movement and teaching.
Details the procedure for unlocking the safety locking system before guiding.
Guides on manually moving the Arm using grip buttons and selecting guiding modes.
Explains how to switch between different guiding modes to limit arm movements.
Provides safety instructions for testing the emergency stop system, including sinking movement considerations.
Details the process for safely shutting down and switching off the Panda system.
Introduces components for intuitive human-robot interaction.
Explains how to create tasks by arranging and parametrizing Apps in Desk.
Covers executing tasks, including manual unlocking in emergencies.
Describes software and hardware components enabling intuitive interaction.
Details how to use the Pilot interface for guiding, programming, and navigating Desk.
Guides on manually moving the Arm using grip buttons and understanding status indicators.
Provides an overview of the Desk web application for programming and task creation.
Explains how to configure tasks by arranging and parametrizing Apps, and using Groups.
Details functionalities of the Pilot's Disc for controlling the Hand and navigating Desk.
Explains how to select and configure guiding modes to control Arm movements.
Describes modular robot programs (Apps) and how they are configured within tasks.
Details safety measures and procedures for executing robot tasks, including error handling.
Provides detailed procedures for manually unlocking the Arm and Hand in emergency situations.
Explains how to manually move the Hand's fingers when the device is turned off.
Provides instructions and warnings for safely cleaning the Panda robot system.
Guides on how to import and install system updates via the admin interface.
Offers guidance on troubleshooting common Panda system issues and interpreting status indicators.
Outlines procedures for system shut-down, storage, and disposal according to regulations.
Details safe practices for cleaning Panda components, emphasizing electrical safety and material care.
Describes the process of uploading and installing system updates through the admin interface.
Provides contact information for service and support requests.
Lists common Panda issues, their causes, and solutions, including status light interpretations.
Explains proper procedures for shutting down, storing, and disposing of the Panda system.
Covers copyright notices, serial numbers, and labeling for product identification.
Outlines terms of use, protected trademarks, and rights related to the Panda system.
Specifies that product identification labels must not be removed or modified.
Lists protected trademarks and mentions open source licenses used in Panda.
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