ACM-R5H vs Sawyer
Side-by-side comparison of ACM-R5H (HiBot) and Sawyer (Rethink Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ACM-R5HJapan
- SawyerUnited States
Year First Available
- ACM-R5H2010
- Sawyer2015
Verified Deployments
- ACM-R5H0 Deployments
- Sawyer0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- ACM-R5H$770
- Sawyer$34,900
Battery / Shift Runtime
- ACM-R5H24 hrs
- Sawyer—
Availability Status
- ACM-R5HACTIVE
- SawyerACTIVE
Cross-Category Comparison
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2010 | 2015 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $770 | $34,900 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 24 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
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Frequently asked
Who makes ACM-R5H and Sawyer?
ACM-R5H is made by HiBot, based in JP. Sawyer is made by Rethink Robotics, based in US.
When were ACM-R5H and Sawyer launched?
ACM-R5H launched in 2010. Sawyer launched in 2015.
How much does ACM-R5H cost compared to Sawyer?
ACM-R5H is listed at $770. Sawyer is listed at $34,900.
How do ACM-R5H and Sawyer compare on the Robolist Product Score?
ACM-R5H scores 33/100. Sawyer scores 68/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of ACM-R5H compare to Sawyer?
ACM-R5H has a reach of 915 mm. Sawyer has a reach of 1260 mm.
Are ACM-R5H and Sawyer comparable?
ACM-R5H is categorized as Security; Sawyer as Cobot. The Product Score is calculated per category, so the absolute scores reflect their respective category tiers.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Security And Cobot robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Security And Cobot TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: Cobot TCO and Payback Math: Hardware, EOAT, and Zero-Fencing Savings.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between ACM-R5H and Sawyer?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: The security-robot vendor RFP: questions and red flags.
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About this comparison
ACM-R5H vs Sawyer compares two robots in the security and cobot categories. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robolist Product Score is calculated.