Baxter vs BR-MR73A
Side-by-side comparison of Baxter (Rethink Robotics) and BR-MR73A (Jinan Meilin Import and Export Trading Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- BaxterUnited States
- BR-MR73A—
Year First Available
- Baxter2012
- BR-MR73A—
Verified Deployments
- Baxter0 Deployments
- BR-MR73A0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Baxter$22,000
- BR-MR73A$6,999–$15,999
Availability Status
- BaxterACTIVE
- BR-MR73AACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- Baxter75 kg
- BR-MR73A—
Max TCP Speed
- Baxter1 m/s
- BR-MR73A—
Payload
- Baxter2.2 kg
- BR-MR73A25 kg
Reach
- Baxter1,210 mm
- BR-MR73A2,000 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- Baxter7
- BR-MR73A—
Repeatability
- Baxter±0.2 mm
- BR-MR73A—
IP Rating
- BaxterIP50
- BR-MR73AIP54
Safety
Safety Rating
- BaxterISO 10218-1 Cat 3 PLd
- BR-MR73AISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- Baxternone
- BR-MR73Anone
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- BaxterNo
- BR-MR73AYes
Offline Programming
- BaxterNo
- BR-MR73A—
Programming Interface
- BaxterROS SDK
- BR-MR73Ateach and repeat functionality
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- BaxterYes
- BR-MR73A—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Baxter$22,000
- BR-MR73A$6,999–$15,999
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | — |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2012 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $22,000 | $6,999–$15,999 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 75 kg | — |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 1 m/s | — |
| Payload (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 2.2 kg | 25 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,210 mm | 2,000 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 7 | — |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.2 mm | — |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP50 | IP54 |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO 10218-1 Cat 3 PLd | ISO/TS 15066 |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | No | — |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | ROS SDK | teach and repeat functionality |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $22,000 | $6,999–$15,999 |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Mounting Options, 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 Baxter and BR-MR73A?
Baxter is made by Rethink Robotics, based in US. BR-MR73A is made by Jinan Meilin Import and Export Trading Co., Ltd..
How do Baxter and BR-MR73A compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Baxter scores 68/100. BR-MR73A scores 28/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of Baxter compare to BR-MR73A?
Baxter has a reach of 1210 mm. BR-MR73A has a reach of 2350 mm.
Are Baxter and BR-MR73A 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 Baxter and BR-MR73A?
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
Baxter vs BR-MR73A 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.