Baxter vs Gpm-R50h
Side-by-side comparison of Baxter (Rethink Robotics) and Gpm-R50h (Dongguan Lepuda Intelligent 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
- Gpm-R50hChina
Year First Available
- Baxter2012
- Gpm-R50h—
Verified Deployments
- Baxter0 Deployments
- Gpm-R50h0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Baxter$22,000
- Gpm-R50h$37,394
Availability Status
- BaxterACTIVE
- Gpm-R50hACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- Baxter2.2 kg
- Gpm-R50h50 kg
Max TCP Speed
- Baxter1 m/s
- Gpm-R50h—
Reach
- Baxter1,210 mm
- Gpm-R50h2,180 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- Baxter7
- Gpm-R50h—
Repeatability
- Baxter±0.2 mm
- Gpm-R50h—
Robot Weight
- Baxter75 kg
- Gpm-R50h550 kg
Mounting Options
- Baxter—
- Gpm-R50hfloor
IP Rating
- BaxterIP50
- Gpm-R50hIP54
Safety
Safety Rating
- BaxterISO 10218-1 Cat 3 PLd
- Gpm-R50hCE
Force/Torque Sensing
- Baxternone
- Gpm-R50hnone
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- Baxter—
- Gpm-R50h2 hrs
Time to Redeploy
- Baxter—
- Gpm-R50h5 min
No-Code Capable
- BaxterNo
- Gpm-R50hYes
Offline Programming
- BaxterNo
- Gpm-R50hNo
Programming Interface
- BaxterROS SDK
- Gpm-R50hteach_pendant, proprietary_app
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- Baxter—
- Gpm-R50hproprietary
Tool Changer Support
- Baxter—
- Gpm-R50hmanual
Integrated F/T Sensor
- Baxter—
- Gpm-R50hYes
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- BaxterYes
- Gpm-R50hNo
Digital Twin Support
- Baxter—
- Gpm-R50hYes
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Baxter$22,000
- Gpm-R50h$37,394
Warranty
- Baxter—
- Gpm-R50h1 yrs
| | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $37,394 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 2.2 kg | 50 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 1 m/s | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,210 mm | 2,180 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 7 | — |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.2 mm | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 75 kg | 550 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | — | floor |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP50 | IP54 |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO 10218-1 Cat 3 PLd | CE |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Setup Time (values differ) | — | 2 hrs |
| Time to Redeploy (values differ) | — | 5 min |
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Offline Programming | No | No |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | ROS SDK | teach_pendant, proprietary_app |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | proprietary |
| Tool Changer Support (values differ) | — | manual |
| Integrated F/T Sensor (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $22,000 | $37,394 |
| 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, Duty Cycle, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, Fieldbus Protocols, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month, Lead Time
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Frequently asked
Who makes Baxter and Gpm-R50h?
Baxter is made by Rethink Robotics, based in US. Gpm-R50h is made by Dongguan Lepuda Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN.
How much does Baxter cost compared to Gpm-R50h?
Baxter is listed at $22,000. Gpm-R50h is listed at $37,394.
How do Baxter and Gpm-R50h compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Baxter scores 68/100. Gpm-R50h 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 Gpm-R50h?
Baxter has a reach of 1210 mm. Gpm-R50h has a reach of 1800 mm.
Are Baxter and Gpm-R50h 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 Gpm-R50h?
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 Gpm-R50h 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.