Baxter vs COBOTTA
Side-by-side comparison of Baxter (Rethink Robotics) and COBOTTA (DENSO) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- BaxterUnited States
- COBOTTAJapan
Year First Available
- Baxter2012
- COBOTTA2017
Verified Deployments
- Baxter0 Deployments
- COBOTTA0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Baxter$22,000
- COBOTTA$14,505–$16,500
Availability Status
- BaxterACTIVE
- COBOTTAACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- Baxter2.2 kg
- COBOTTA0.5 kg
Max TCP Speed
- Baxter1 m/s
- COBOTTA2.5 m/s
IP Rating
- BaxterIP50
- COBOTTAIP54
Reach
- Baxter1,210 mm
- COBOTTA342 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- Baxter7
- COBOTTA6
Repeatability
- Baxter±0.2 mm
- COBOTTA±0.03 mm
Robot Weight
- Baxter75 kg
- COBOTTA11 kg
Mounting Options
- Baxter—
- COBOTTAfloor, ceiling, wall
Safety
Safety Rating
- BaxterISO 10218-1 Cat 3 PLd
- COBOTTAISO 10218-1:2011, ISO 13849-1:2015, ISO/TS 15066:2016, IEC 60204-1:2016/A1:2021, EN 61000-6-7:2015
Force/Torque Sensing
- Baxternone
- COBOTTAjoint level all
TCP Speed (Collaborative)
- Baxter—
- COBOTTA2 m/s
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- BaxterNo
- COBOTTAYes
Offline Programming
- BaxterNo
- COBOTTAYes
Programming Interface
- BaxterROS SDK
- COBOTTAteach_pendant, drag_and_drop
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- Baxter—
- COBOTTAISO 9409-1-A50
Integrated F/T Sensor
- Baxter—
- COBOTTAYes
Wrist Power Supply
- Baxter—
- COBOTTA12 V and 24 V
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- BaxterYes
- COBOTTAYes
Fieldbus Protocols
- Baxter—
- COBOTTAEtherCAT, ProfiNET, EtherNet IP
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Baxter$22,000
- COBOTTA$14,505–$16,500
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | Japan |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2012 | 2017 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $22,000 | $14,505–$16,500 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 2.2 kg | 0.5 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 1 m/s | 2.5 m/s |
| IP Rating (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | IP50 | IP54 |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,210 mm | 342 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 7 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.2 mm | ±0.03 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 75 kg | 11 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | — | floor, ceiling, wall |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO 10218-1 Cat 3 PLd | ISO 10218-1:2011, ISO 13849-1:2015, ISO/TS 15066:2016, IEC 60204-1:2016/A1:2021, EN 61000-6-7:2015 |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | none | joint level all |
| TCP Speed (Collaborative) (values differ) | — | 2 m/s |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | ROS SDK | teach_pendant, drag_and_drop |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | ISO 9409-1-A50 |
| Integrated F/T Sensor (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Wrist Power Supply (values differ) | — | 12 V and 24 V |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | — | EtherCAT, ProfiNET, EtherNet IP |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $22,000 | $14,505–$16,500 |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Duty Cycle, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, Tool Changer Support, SDK Languages, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month, Warranty, Lead Time
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Frequently asked
Who makes Baxter and COBOTTA?
Baxter is made by Rethink Robotics, based in US. COBOTTA is made by DENSO, based in JP.
When were Baxter and COBOTTA launched?
Baxter launched in 2012. COBOTTA launched in 2017.
How do Baxter and COBOTTA compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Baxter scores 98/100. COBOTTA scores 84/100. 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 COBOTTA?
Baxter has a reach of 1210 mm. COBOTTA has a reach of 1066 mm.
Are Baxter and COBOTTA 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 COBOTTA?
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 COBOTTA 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.