Baxter vs Collaborative QF-A1018
Side-by-side comparison of Baxter (Rethink Robotics) and Collaborative QF-A1018 (Qifan Future (Shenzhen) Technology Co., Ltd) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- BaxterUnited States
- Collaborative QF-A1018—
Year First Available
- Baxter2012
- Collaborative QF-A1018—
Verified Deployments
- Baxter0 Deployments
- Collaborative QF-A10180 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Baxter$22,000
- Collaborative QF-A1018Contact for quote
Availability Status
- BaxterACTIVE
- Collaborative QF-A1018ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- Baxter2.2 kg
- Collaborative QF-A1018—
Reach
- Baxter1,210 mm
- Collaborative QF-A1018—
Degrees of Freedom
- Baxter7
- Collaborative QF-A10186
Repeatability
- Baxter±0.2 mm
- Collaborative QF-A1018—
Max TCP Speed
- Baxter1 m/s
- Collaborative QF-A1018—
Robot Weight
- Baxter75 kg
- Collaborative QF-A1018—
IP Rating
- BaxterIP50
- Collaborative QF-A1018—
Safety
Safety Rating
- BaxterISO 10218-1 Cat 3 PLd
- Collaborative QF-A1018CE
Force/Torque Sensing
- Baxternone
- Collaborative QF-A1018—
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- BaxterNo
- Collaborative QF-A1018Yes
Offline Programming
- BaxterNo
- Collaborative QF-A1018—
Programming Interface
- BaxterROS SDK
- Collaborative QF-A1018teach_pendant, no_code_gui
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- BaxterYes
- Collaborative QF-A1018—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Baxter$22,000
- Collaborative QF-A1018Contact for quote
Warranty
- Baxter—
- Collaborative QF-A10181 yrs
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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 | Contact for quote |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 2.2 kg | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,210 mm | — |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 7 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.2 mm | — |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | 1 m/s | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 75 kg | — |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP50 | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO 10218-1 Cat 3 PLd | CE |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | none | — |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | No | — |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | ROS SDK | teach_pendant, no_code_gui |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $22,000 | Contact for quote |
| 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, 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, Lead Time
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Frequently asked
Who makes Baxter and Collaborative QF-A1018?
Baxter is made by Rethink Robotics, based in US. Collaborative QF-A1018 is made by Qifan Future (Shenzhen) Technology Co., Ltd.
How do Baxter and Collaborative QF-A1018 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Baxter scores 68/100. Collaborative QF-A1018 scores 17/100. 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 Collaborative QF-A1018?
Baxter has a reach of 1210 mm. Collaborative QF-A1018 has a reach of 1680 mm.
Are Baxter and Collaborative QF-A1018 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 Collaborative QF-A1018?
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 Collaborative QF-A1018 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.