Baxter vs Fairino FR3
Side-by-side comparison of Baxter (Rethink Robotics) and Fairino FR3 (FAIRINO) — specs, pricing, Robolist Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- BaxterUnited States
- Fairino FR3China
Year First Available
- Baxter2012
- Fairino FR3—
Verified Deployments
- Baxter0 Deployments
- Fairino FR30 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Baxter$22,000
- Fairino FR3$3,488–$7,499
Availability Status
- BaxterACTIVE
- Fairino FR3ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
IP Rating
- BaxterIP50
- Fairino FR3IP65
Payload
- Baxter2.2 kg
- Fairino FR33 kg
Max TCP Speed
- Baxter1 m/s
- Fairino FR31 m/s
Reach
- Baxter1,210 mm
- Fairino FR3622 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- Baxter7
- Fairino FR36
Repeatability
- Baxter±0.2 mm
- Fairino FR3±0.02 mm
Robot Weight
- Baxter75 kg
- Fairino FR315 kg
Safety
Safety Rating
- BaxterISO 10218-1 Cat 3 PLd
- Fairino FR3PLd Cat 3
Force/Torque Sensing
- Baxternone
- Fairino FR3none
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- BaxterNo
- Fairino FR3—
Offline Programming
- BaxterNo
- Fairino FR3—
Programming Interface
- BaxterROS SDK
- Fairino FR3C#, C++, Python, ROS/ROS2
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- BaxterYes
- Fairino FR3Yes
Fieldbus Protocols
- Baxter—
- Fairino FR3TCP/IP, Modbus TCP/RTU, Profinet, EtherCAT
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Baxter$22,000
- Fairino FR3$3,488–$7,499
Lead Time
- Baxter—
- Fairino FR31 wks
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2012 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $22,000 | $3,488–$7,499 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| IP Rating (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | IP50 | IP65 |
| Payload (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 2.2 kg | 3 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Agriculture buyers) | 1 m/s | 1 m/s |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,210 mm | 622 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 7 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.2 mm | ±0.02 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 75 kg | 15 kg |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO 10218-1 Cat 3 PLd | PLd Cat 3 |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | No | — |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | No | — |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | ROS SDK | C#, C++, Python, ROS/ROS2 |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | — | TCP/IP, Modbus TCP/RTU, Profinet, EtherCAT |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $22,000 | $3,488–$7,499 |
| Lead Time (values differ) | — | 1 wks |
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, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month, Warranty
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Frequently asked
Who makes Baxter and Fairino FR3?
Baxter is made by Rethink Robotics, based in US. Fairino FR3 is made by FAIRINO, based in CN.
How do Baxter and Fairino FR3 compare on the Robolist Index?
Baxter scores 98/100. Fairino FR3 scores 71/100. The Robolist Index blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of Baxter compare to Fairino FR3?
Baxter has a reach of 1210 mm. Fairino FR3 has a reach of 622 mm.
Are Baxter and Fairino FR3 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 Fairino FR3?
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 Fairino FR3 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 Index is calculated.