Baxter vs CRX-30iA
Side-by-side comparison of Baxter (Rethink Robotics) and CRX-30iA (FANUC) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- BaxterUnited States
- CRX-30iAJapan
Year First Available
- Baxter2012
- CRX-30iA—
Verified Deployments
- Baxter0 Deployments
- CRX-30iA0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Baxter$22,000
- CRX-30iA$60,868–$67,989
Availability Status
- BaxterACTIVE
- CRX-30iAACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- Baxter2.2 kg
- CRX-30iA30 kg
Max TCP Speed
- Baxter1 m/s
- CRX-30iA2 m/s
Reach
- Baxter1,210 mm
- CRX-30iA1,756 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- Baxter7
- CRX-30iA6
Repeatability
- Baxter±0.2 mm
- CRX-30iA±0.05 mm
Robot Weight
- Baxter75 kg
- CRX-30iA135 kg
Mounting Options
- Baxter—
- CRX-30iAfloor, ceiling, angle
IP Rating
- BaxterIP50
- CRX-30iAIP67
Safety
Safety Rating
- BaxterISO 10218-1 Cat 3 PLd
- CRX-30iAISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- Baxternone
- CRX-30iAintegrated wrist ft
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- BaxterNo
- CRX-30iAYes
Offline Programming
- BaxterNo
- CRX-30iAYes
Programming Interface
- BaxterROS SDK
- CRX-30iAFANUC programming interface with drag and drop technology
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- BaxterYes
- CRX-30iA—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Baxter$22,000
- CRX-30iA$60,868–$67,989
Warranty
- Baxter—
- CRX-30iA8 yrs
Lead Time
- Baxter—
- CRX-30iA8 wks
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | Japan |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2012 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $22,000 | $60,868–$67,989 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 2.2 kg | 30 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 1 m/s | 2 m/s |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,210 mm | 1,756 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 7 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.2 mm | ±0.05 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 75 kg | 135 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | — | floor, ceiling, angle |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP50 | IP67 |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO 10218-1 Cat 3 PLd | ISO/TS 15066 |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | none | integrated wrist ft |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | ROS SDK | FANUC programming interface with drag and drop technology |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $22,000 | $60,868–$67,989 |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 8 yrs |
| Lead Time (values differ) | — | 8 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, 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
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Frequently asked
Who makes Baxter and CRX-30iA?
Baxter is made by Rethink Robotics, based in US. CRX-30iA is made by FANUC, based in JP.
How do Baxter and CRX-30iA compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Baxter scores 68/100. CRX-30iA scores 50/100. 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 CRX-30iA?
Baxter has a reach of 1210 mm. CRX-30iA has a reach of 1889 mm.
Are Baxter and CRX-30iA 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 CRX-30iA?
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 CRX-30iA 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.