Baxter vs Cobot Palletizer and Pallet Wrapper
Side-by-side comparison of Baxter (Rethink Robotics) and Cobot Palletizer and Pallet Wrapper (Qingdao Ausense Packing Equipment Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- BaxterUnited States
- Cobot Palletizer and Pallet WrapperChina
Year First Available
- Baxter2012
- Cobot Palletizer and Pallet Wrapper2026
Verified Deployments
- Baxter0 Deployments
- Cobot Palletizer and Pallet Wrapper0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Baxter$22,000
- Cobot Palletizer and Pallet Wrapper$20,000
Availability Status
- BaxterACTIVE
- Cobot Palletizer and Pallet WrapperACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
IP Rating
- BaxterIP50
- Cobot Palletizer and Pallet WrapperIP53
Payload
- Baxter2.2 kg
- Cobot Palletizer and Pallet Wrapper500 kg
Max TCP Speed
- Baxter1 m/s
- Cobot Palletizer and Pallet Wrapper—
Reach
- Baxter1,210 mm
- Cobot Palletizer and Pallet Wrapper1,680 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- Baxter7
- Cobot Palletizer and Pallet Wrapper6
Repeatability
- Baxter±0.2 mm
- Cobot Palletizer and Pallet Wrapper±0.05 mm
Robot Weight
- Baxter75 kg
- Cobot Palletizer and Pallet Wrapper500 kg
Mounting Options
- Baxter—
- Cobot Palletizer and Pallet Wrapperfloor
Safety
Safety Rating
- BaxterISO 10218-1 Cat 3 PLd
- Cobot Palletizer and Pallet WrapperCE, ISO
Force/Torque Sensing
- Baxternone
- Cobot Palletizer and Pallet Wrappernone
Duty Cycle
- Baxter—
- Cobot Palletizer and Pallet Wrapper24 7 continuous
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- BaxterNo
- Cobot Palletizer and Pallet WrapperYes
Offline Programming
- BaxterNo
- Cobot Palletizer and Pallet Wrapper—
Programming Interface
- BaxterROS SDK
- Cobot Palletizer and Pallet Wrapperproprietary_app
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- Baxter—
- Cobot Palletizer and Pallet Wrapperproprietary
Tool Changer Support
- Baxter—
- Cobot Palletizer and Pallet Wrappermanual
Integrated F/T Sensor
- Baxter—
- Cobot Palletizer and Pallet WrapperYes
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- BaxterYes
- Cobot Palletizer and Pallet Wrapper—
Fieldbus Protocols
- Baxter—
- Cobot Palletizer and Pallet WrapperEtherCAT
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Baxter$22,000
- Cobot Palletizer and Pallet Wrapper$20,000
Warranty
- Baxter—
- Cobot Palletizer and Pallet Wrapper1 yrs
| Cobot Palletizer and Pallet WrappercobotQingdao Ausense Packing Equipment Co., Ltd. 55.0Product Score | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2012 | 2026 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $22,000 | $20,000 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| IP Rating (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | IP50 | IP53 |
| Payload (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 2.2 kg | 500 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 1 m/s | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,210 mm | 1,680 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 7 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.2 mm | ±0.05 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 75 kg | 500 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | — | floor |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO 10218-1 Cat 3 PLd | CE, ISO |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | — | 24 7 continuous |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | No | — |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | ROS SDK | proprietary_app |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | proprietary |
| Tool Changer Support (values differ) | — | manual |
| Integrated F/T Sensor (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | — | EtherCAT |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $22,000 | $20,000 |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 1 yrs |
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, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month, Lead Time
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Frequently asked
Who makes Baxter and Cobot Palletizer and Pallet Wrapper?
Baxter is made by Rethink Robotics, based in US. Cobot Palletizer and Pallet Wrapper is made by Qingdao Ausense Packing Equipment Co., Ltd., based in CN.
When were Baxter and Cobot Palletizer and Pallet Wrapper launched?
Baxter launched in 2012. Cobot Palletizer and Pallet Wrapper launched in 2026.
How much does Baxter cost compared to Cobot Palletizer and Pallet Wrapper?
Baxter is listed at $22,000. Cobot Palletizer and Pallet Wrapper is listed at $20,000.
How do Baxter and Cobot Palletizer and Pallet Wrapper compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Baxter scores 98/100. Cobot Palletizer and Pallet Wrapper scores 55/100. 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 Cobot Palletizer and Pallet Wrapper?
Baxter has a reach of 1210 mm. Cobot Palletizer and Pallet Wrapper has a reach of 1680 mm.
Are Baxter and Cobot Palletizer and Pallet Wrapper 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 Cobot Palletizer and Pallet Wrapper?
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 Cobot Palletizer and Pallet Wrapper 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.