Baxter vs CRP
Side-by-side comparison of Baxter (Rethink Robotics) and CRP (Hangzhou Zhenhuan Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- BaxterUnited States
- CRP—
Year First Available
- Baxter2012
- CRP2012
Verified Deployments
- Baxter0 Deployments
- CRP0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Baxter$22,000
- CRP$15,960
Availability Status
- BaxterACTIVE
- CRPACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Repeatability
- Baxter±0.2 mm
- CRP±0.08 mm
IP Rating
- BaxterIP50
- CRPIP67
Reach
- Baxter1,210 mm
- CRP1,440 mm
Payload
- Baxter2.2 kg
- CRP10 kg
Degrees of Freedom
- Baxter7
- CRP6
Max TCP Speed
- Baxter1 m/s
- CRP—
Robot Weight
- Baxter75 kg
- CRP170 kg
Mounting Options
- Baxter—
- CRPfloor
Safety
Safety Rating
- BaxterISO 10218-1 Cat 3 PLd
- CRPCE
Force/Torque Sensing
- Baxternone
- CRPnone
Duty Cycle
- Baxter—
- CRP24 7 continuous
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- BaxterNo
- CRP—
Offline Programming
- BaxterNo
- CRP—
Programming Interface
- BaxterROS SDK
- CRPteach_pendant, drag_and_drop
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- Baxter—
- CRPiso 9283 compatible
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- BaxterYes
- CRP—
Fieldbus Protocols
- Baxter—
- CRPRS232, Ethernet, USB, ASTM
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Baxter$22,000
- CRP$15,960
Lead Time
- Baxter—
- CRP2 wks
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | — |
| Year First Available | 2012 | 2012 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $22,000 | $15,960 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Repeatability (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | ±0.2 mm | ±0.08 mm |
| IP Rating (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | IP50 | IP67 |
| Reach (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | 1,210 mm | 1,440 mm |
| Payload (values differ) | 2.2 kg | 10 kg |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 7 | 6 |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | 1 m/s | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 75 kg | 170 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | — | floor |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO 10218-1 Cat 3 PLd | CE |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | — | 24 7 continuous |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | No | — |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | No | — |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | ROS SDK | teach_pendant, drag_and_drop |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | iso 9283 compatible |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | — | RS232, Ethernet, USB, ASTM |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $22,000 | $15,960 |
| Lead Time (values differ) | — | 2 wks |
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, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month, Warranty
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Frequently asked
Who makes Baxter and CRP?
Baxter is made by Rethink Robotics, based in US. CRP is made by Hangzhou Zhenhuan Co., Ltd..
When were Baxter and CRP launched?
Baxter launched in 2012. CRP launched in 2012.
How much does Baxter cost compared to CRP?
Baxter is listed at $22,000. CRP is listed at $15,960.
How do Baxter and CRP compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Baxter scores 68/100. CRP scores 46/100. 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 CRP?
Baxter has a reach of 1210 mm. CRP has a reach of 1440 mm.
Are Baxter and CRP 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 CRP?
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 CRP 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.