Baxter vs HCR
Side-by-side comparison of Baxter (Rethink Robotics) and HCR (HANWHA) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- BaxterUnited States
- HCRSouth Korea
Year First Available
- Baxter2012
- HCR—
Verified Deployments
- Baxter0 Deployments
- HCR0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Baxter$22,000
- HCRContact for quote
Availability Status
- BaxterACTIVE
- HCRACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- Baxter2.2 kg
- HCR4.5 kg
Robot Weight
- Baxter75 kg
- HCR10.9 kg
Max TCP Speed
- Baxter1 m/s
- HCR0.5 m/s
Reach
- Baxter1,210 mm
- HCR625 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- Baxter7
- HCR6
Repeatability
- Baxter±0.2 mm
- HCR±0.02 mm
Mounting Options
- Baxter—
- HCRFloor, Wall, Ceiling
IP Rating
- BaxterIP50
- HCRIP66
Safety
Safety Rating
- BaxterISO 10218-1 Cat 3 PLd
- HCRCE, ISO, SIL, UL-CERTIFIED
Force/Torque Sensing
- Baxternone
- HCRnone
Safety I/O Pairs
- Baxter—
- HCR2
Duty Cycle
- Baxter—
- HCR24 7 continuous
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- BaxterNo
- HCRYes
Offline Programming
- BaxterNo
- HCRYes
Programming Interface
- BaxterROS SDK
- HCRteach_pendant
End-Effector
Integrated F/T Sensor
- Baxter—
- HCRYes
Wrist Power Supply
- Baxter—
- HCRDC 24V
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- BaxterYes
- HCR—
Fieldbus Protocols
- Baxter—
- HCRTCP/IP, Modbus TCP, EtherNet/IP
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Baxter$22,000
- HCRContact for quote
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | South Korea |
| 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 (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 2.2 kg | 4.5 kg |
| Robot Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 75 kg | 10.9 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 1 m/s | 0.5 m/s |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,210 mm | 625 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 7 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.2 mm | ±0.02 mm |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | — | Floor, Wall, Ceiling |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP50 | IP66 |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO 10218-1 Cat 3 PLd | CE, ISO, SIL, UL-CERTIFIED |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| Safety I/O Pairs (values differ) | — | 2 |
| 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 | ||
| Integrated F/T Sensor (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Wrist Power Supply (values differ) | — | DC 24V |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | — | TCP/IP, Modbus TCP, EtherNet/IP |
| 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, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer Support, SDK Languages, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month, Warranty, Lead Time
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Frequently asked
Who makes Baxter and HCR?
Baxter is made by Rethink Robotics, based in US. HCR is made by HANWHA, based in KR.
How does the reach of Baxter compare to HCR?
Baxter has a reach of 1210 mm. HCR has a reach of 625 mm.
Are Baxter and HCR 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 HCR?
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 HCR 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.