Baxter vs ESCOTT EST-18
Side-by-side comparison of Baxter (Rethink Robotics) and ESCOTT EST-18 (Suzhou Escott Machinery 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
- ESCOTT EST-18—
Year First Available
- Baxter2012
- ESCOTT EST-18—
Verified Deployments
- Baxter0 Deployments
- ESCOTT EST-180 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Baxter$22,000
- ESCOTT EST-18Contact for quote
Availability Status
- BaxterACTIVE
- ESCOTT EST-18ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- Baxter2.2 kg
- ESCOTT EST-18—
Reach
- Baxter1,210 mm
- ESCOTT EST-18—
Degrees of Freedom
- Baxter7
- ESCOTT EST-186
Repeatability
- Baxter±0.2 mm
- ESCOTT EST-18±0.03 mm
Max TCP Speed
- Baxter1 m/s
- ESCOTT EST-18—
Robot Weight
- Baxter75 kg
- ESCOTT EST-18—
Mounting Options
- Baxter—
- ESCOTT EST-18floor, ceiling, wall
IP Rating
- BaxterIP50
- ESCOTT EST-18—
Safety
Safety Rating
- BaxterISO 10218-1 Cat 3 PLd
- ESCOTT EST-18CE
Force/Torque Sensing
- Baxternone
- ESCOTT EST-18software only
Duty Cycle
- Baxter—
- ESCOTT EST-1824 7 continuous
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- BaxterNo
- ESCOTT EST-18Yes
Offline Programming
- BaxterNo
- ESCOTT EST-18Yes
Programming Interface
- BaxterROS SDK
- ESCOTT EST-18drag_and_drop, visual_block, proprietary_app
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- Baxter—
- ESCOTT EST-18iso 9283 compatible
Tool Changer Support
- Baxter—
- ESCOTT EST-18manual
Integrated F/T Sensor
- Baxter—
- ESCOTT EST-18Yes
Wrist Power Supply
- Baxter—
- ESCOTT EST-182 DI / 2 DO / 2 AI
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- BaxterYes
- ESCOTT EST-18—
Fieldbus Protocols
- Baxter—
- ESCOTT EST-18EtherCAT, Profinet, Modbus TCP, Modbus RTU
Digital Twin Support
- Baxter—
- ESCOTT EST-18Yes
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Baxter$22,000
- ESCOTT EST-18Contact for quote
Warranty
- Baxter—
- ESCOTT EST-181 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 | ±0.03 mm |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | 1 m/s | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 75 kg | — |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | — | floor, ceiling, wall |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP50 | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO 10218-1 Cat 3 PLd | CE |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | none | software only |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | — | 24 7 continuous |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | ROS SDK | drag_and_drop, visual_block, proprietary_app |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | iso 9283 compatible |
| Tool Changer Support (values differ) | — | manual |
| Integrated F/T Sensor (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Wrist Power Supply (values differ) | — | 2 DI / 2 DO / 2 AI |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | — | EtherCAT, Profinet, Modbus TCP, Modbus RTU |
| Digital Twin Support (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, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, SDK Languages, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month, Lead Time
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Frequently asked
Who makes Baxter and ESCOTT EST-18?
Baxter is made by Rethink Robotics, based in US. ESCOTT EST-18 is made by Suzhou Escott Machinery Equipment Co., Ltd.
How do Baxter and ESCOTT EST-18 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Baxter scores 68/100. ESCOTT EST-18 scores 22/100. 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 ESCOTT EST-18?
Baxter has a reach of 1210 mm. ESCOTT EST-18 has a reach of 1073 mm.
Are Baxter and ESCOTT EST-18 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 ESCOTT EST-18?
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 ESCOTT EST-18 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.