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title: "Releases"
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STAY UP-TO-DATE

# FRANKA RESEARCH 3 LATEST RELEASES

Stay ahead with our newest features, extensions, and optimizations.

FR3 and its software are continuously progressing, via free over-the-air updates.

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## System Image v5.8

​This release focuses on empowering developers and operators with greater control, visibility, and ease of use. Built with real-world workflows in mind, this update brings meaningful enhancements across the board – from fine-tuned calibration to streamlined debugging and a refined user experience. ​

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## What's New? ​​

**Desk API (New & Free!) **

Desk API is a new REST interface to programmatically manage your robot – open brakes, activate FCI, clear safety violations, and more. Desk API is now **activated** on every FR3 system, and you can access it and its documentation directly from **Desk's dropdown menu** or via the link **<Your Robot IP>/deskapi.**

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Take full control of your robot, your way. ​

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**Automatic Torque Sensor Calibration**​

Automatically re-calibrate your robot’s torque sensors directly in **Settings over the Franka UI** ([robot.franka.de/settings](https://robot.franka.de/settings))! Just follow the step-by-step instructions, apply the values, and power cycle the Arm. ​

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**Downloadable Log Files **

​Troubleshooting just got easier!  ​

You can now download user-specific log files – including event and cyclic data – directly from the **Settings**tab. ​

- Accessible & unencrypted ​

- Available via both **Desk** and **Desk API** ​

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**Improved Desk Experience**

- **Refreshed Sidebar** – Better navigation with tabs and a 3D robot view ​

- **Streamlined Updates** – A smoother software update experience ​

- **Pack Pose Countdown** – Clear countdown before robot motion starts ​

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**Fixes & Stability Improvements**

This version includes critical bug fixes and refinements: ​

- **Pose Saving** – Fixed issue with saving multiple poses ​

- **Gripper Width** – Resolved incorrect max width after reboot ​

- **Desk Execution** – Fixed focus jumping issue ​

- **Self-collision detection** – Now works even under external torque control ​

- **Software Updates** – Improved error handling ​

- **System Start & TD2 Self-Test** – More reliable initialization ​

- **SPoC Token** – Fixed token loss after multiple page refreshes ​

- **Watchman & Safety Report** – Fixed incorrect number rounding ​

- **Timeline Menu** – Now closes properly on left/right click ​

- **Inertia Handling** – Consistent behavior with 0 mass + user notification if nonzero end effector inertia is ignored with 0 mass ​

- **Learning Service** – Fixed display during optimization process ​

- **Homing Process** – Prevented manual initialization of Franka Hand + ensured auto homing if brakes are opened after SMSS violation ​

- **FCI Activation** – Fixed errors with invalid safety settings and premature abortion ​

- **Nested Tasks** – Fixed task space claiming during execution ​

- **Mode Switching** – Prevented switching from Execution to Programming when external enabling device is pressed ​

- **Stop Button** – Fixed availability during Franka Hand homing ​

- **Lock Joint Command** – Fixed issue with command waiting for running execution to stop ​

The full list is available in the [Release Notes](https://download.franka.de/Franka_Robotics_Update_History.pdf).

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## Important Information ​

**Deprecation Notice: Motion API v1**

Motion API v1 is officially deprecated and will be **fully replaced by Motion API v2**in a future release. **Make the****switch to Motion API v2**for continued support and access to new features! ​

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## Join the Discussion ​

We’d love to hear from you over the [Franka Community forum](https://www.franka-community.de/)! ​

- Share your experiences or projects with the new version in the **Community & Projects** category ​

- For documentation or resource suggestions, post in **Docs & Forum Feedback** with the #docs tag ​

- For any issues or questions, post in the appropriate category – we are here to help! ​

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