# CanadaBuys #AB-2026-07394

University of Alberta seeks six Franka Emika FR3 research robot arms

**Posted:** November 06, 2026
**Respond By:** November 16, 2026
**Identifier:** AB-2026-07394
**NAICS:** 423830

The University of Alberta is seeking six FR3 research robot arms for its engineering department.
- Buyer: University of Alberta, Faculty of Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering Department.
- Requested product: 6 Franka Emika FR3 research robot arms; no part number is provided.
- OEM: Franka Emika. Rockwell Automation Canada (Clearoath) is identified as the supplier.
- The University says the FR3’s combination of arm torque, payload capacity, and software support for curriculum-critical software makes it the only viable option.
- The notice is an Advance Contract Award Notice.

### Description

The University of Alberta’s Faculty of Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering Department is purchasing six Franka Research Robots FR3 from Rockwell Automation Canada (Clearoath). The notice states that the combination of arm torque, payload capacity, and software support with curriculum-critical software makes these robots the only viable option. The contract duration is described as “Refer to the description above for full details.”

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