Baxter vs HC20DTP
Side-by-side comparison of Baxter (Rethink Robotics) and HC20DTP (Motoman) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- BaxterUnited States
- HC20DTPJapan
Year First Available
- Baxter2012
- HC20DTP—
Verified Deployments
- Baxter0 Deployments
- HC20DTP0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Baxter$22,000
- HC20DTPContact for quote
Availability Status
- BaxterACTIVE
- HC20DTPACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- Baxter2.2 kg
- HC20DTP20 kg
Reach
- Baxter1,210 mm
- HC20DTP1,900 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- Baxter7
- HC20DTP6
Repeatability
- Baxter±0.2 mm
- HC20DTP±0.05 mm
Max TCP Speed
- Baxter1 m/s
- HC20DTP2 m/s
Robot Weight
- Baxter75 kg
- HC20DTP140 kg
Mounting Options
- Baxter—
- HC20DTPfloor
IP Rating
- BaxterIP50
- HC20DTPIP67
Safety
Safety Rating
- BaxterISO 10218-1 Cat 3 PLd
- HC20DTPCE, ISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- Baxternone
- HC20DTPjoint level all
TCP Speed (Collaborative)
- Baxter—
- HC20DTP1 m/s
Duty Cycle
- Baxter—
- HC20DTP24 7 continuous
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- BaxterNo
- HC20DTPYes
Offline Programming
- BaxterNo
- HC20DTPYes
Programming Interface
- BaxterROS SDK
- HC20DTPteach_pendant
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- Baxter—
- HC20DTPiso 9283
Integrated F/T Sensor
- Baxter—
- HC20DTPYes
Wrist Power Supply
- Baxter—
- HC20DTPthru-arm Category 6 cable (Air + Ethernet + I/O)
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- BaxterYes
- HC20DTP—
Fieldbus Protocols
- Baxter—
- HC20DTPEtherNet/IP
Digital Twin Support
- Baxter—
- HC20DTPYes
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Baxter$22,000
- HC20DTPContact for quote
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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 | Contact for quote |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 2.2 kg | 20 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,210 mm | 1,900 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 7 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.2 mm | ±0.05 mm |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | 1 m/s | 2 m/s |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 75 kg | 140 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | — | floor |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP50 | IP67 |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO 10218-1 Cat 3 PLd | CE, ISO/TS 15066 |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | none | joint level all |
| TCP Speed (Collaborative) (values differ) | — | 1 m/s |
| 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 | teach_pendant |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | iso 9283 |
| Integrated F/T Sensor (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Wrist Power Supply (values differ) | — | thru-arm Category 6 cable (Air + Ethernet + I/O) |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | — | EtherNet/IP |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $22,000 | Contact for quote |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, Tool Changer Support, SDK Languages, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month, Warranty, Lead Time
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Frequently asked
Who makes Baxter and HC20DTP?
Baxter is made by Rethink Robotics, based in US. HC20DTP is made by Motoman, based in JP.
How does the reach of Baxter compare to HC20DTP?
Baxter has a reach of 1210 mm. HC20DTP has a reach of 1900 mm.
Are Baxter and HC20DTP 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 HC20DTP?
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 HC20DTP 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.