# Franka Robotics Tactile Mobile Robot

Hardware · `Tactile Mobile Robot (TMR)` · verification: source checked

The Tactile Mobile Robot (TMR) is a mobile robot prototype from Franka Robotics intended for teleoperation, mobile manipulation and physical AI research. It integrates with the Franka Research 3 ecosystem and provides 1 kHz control through the Franka Control Interface (FCI) and ROS 2. It has a 100 kg payload and uses an NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin user PC.

## Specification

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Category | other |
| Payload | 100 kg |
| Processor | NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin |
| Power consumption | 0.46 kW |

## Connected

- Manufacturer: [Franka Robotics](https://machineschema.com/manufacturer/franka-robotics.md)

## Safety

- FCI direct control provides low-level real-time control; internal supervision only prevents self-damage.
- FCI documentation states custom safety rules can be implemented to ensure operator protection.

## Study notes

- Dimensions: 800 x 580 x 294 mm.
- Embedded sensors: 2 lidars, 4 cameras, 1 IMU.
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB, Bluetooth.
- Control frequency: 1 kHz via Franka Control Interface (FCI).
- Operating time: approximately 8 h at 460 W.
- Max speed: 1.75 m/s.
- Natively compatible with the Franka Research 3 ecosystem and FR3 Duo setups.
- Software integration includes ROS 2, MoveIt, libfranka and franka_ros.
- Listed as a prototype.

## Sources

1. [Tactile Mobile Robot](https://franka.de/tmr) (accessed 2026-10-26)
2. [TMR TwoPager February2026](https://franka.de/hubfs/TMR_TwoPager_February2026.pdf?hsLang=en) (accessed 2026-10-26)

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