AM-R30 vs Baxter
Side-by-side comparison of AM-R30 (AE Robotics Co., Ltd.) and Baxter (Rethink Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AM-R30China
- BaxterUnited States
Year First Available
- AM-R30—
- Baxter2012
Verified Deployments
- AM-R300 Deployments
- Baxter0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- AM-R30$5,999–$9,999
- Baxter$22,000
Availability Status
- AM-R30ACTIVE
- BaxterACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- AM-R3030 kg
- Baxter2.2 kg
Robot Weight
- AM-R30550 kg
- Baxter75 kg
Max TCP Speed
- AM-R30—
- Baxter1 m/s
Reach
- AM-R301,700 mm
- Baxter1,210 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- AM-R306
- Baxter7
Repeatability
- AM-R30±0.1 mm
- Baxter±0.2 mm
Mounting Options
- AM-R30floor
- Baxter—
IP Rating
- AM-R30IP54
- BaxterIP50
Safety
Safety Rating
- AM-R30CE
- BaxterISO 10218-1 Cat 3 PLd
Force/Torque Sensing
- AM-R30none
- Baxternone
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- AM-R30Yes
- BaxterNo
Offline Programming
- AM-R30No
- BaxterNo
Programming Interface
- AM-R30no_code_gui
- BaxterROS SDK
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- AM-R30—
- BaxterYes
Commercial
Price (USD)
- AM-R30$5,999–$9,999
- Baxter$22,000
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2012 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $5,999–$9,999 | $22,000 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 30 kg | 2.2 kg |
| Robot Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 550 kg | 75 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | — | 1 m/s |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,700 mm | 1,210 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 7 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.1 mm | ±0.2 mm |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor | — |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP54 | IP50 |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | CE | ISO 10218-1 Cat 3 PLd |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Offline Programming | No | No |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | no_code_gui | ROS SDK |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $5,999–$9,999 | $22,000 |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Duty Cycle, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, Fieldbus Protocols, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month, Warranty, Lead Time
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Frequently asked
Who makes AM-R30 and Baxter?
AM-R30 is made by AE Robotics Co., Ltd., based in CN. Baxter is made by Rethink Robotics, based in US.
How do AM-R30 and Baxter compare on the Robolist Product Score?
AM-R30 scores 35/100. Baxter 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 AM-R30 compare to Baxter?
AM-R30 has a reach of 1700 mm. Baxter has a reach of 1210 mm.
Are AM-R30 and Baxter in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Cobot on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Cobot robots?
Hardware cost is one input. 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 AM-R30 and Baxter?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Cobot Vendor Red Flags: Questions That Filter Out the Marketing.
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About this comparison
AM-R30 vs Baxter compares two robots in the cobot category. 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.