Baxter vs Indy3
Side-by-side comparison of Baxter (Rethink Robotics) and Indy3 (Neuromeka Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- BaxterUnited States
- Indy3South Korea
Year First Available
- Baxter2012
- Indy32013
Verified Deployments
- Baxter0 Deployments
- Indy30 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Baxter$22,000
- Indy3Contact for quote
Availability Status
- BaxterACTIVE
- Indy3ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Repeatability
- Baxter±0.2 mm
- Indy3—
IP Rating
- BaxterIP50
- Indy3—
Reach
- Baxter1,210 mm
- Indy3—
Payload
- Baxter2.2 kg
- Indy33 kg
Degrees of Freedom
- Baxter7
- Indy37
Max TCP Speed
- Baxter1 m/s
- Indy3—
Robot Weight
- Baxter75 kg
- Indy3—
Safety
Safety Rating
- BaxterISO 10218-1 Cat 3 PLd
- Indy3—
Force/Torque Sensing
- Baxternone
- Indy3—
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- BaxterNo
- Indy3—
Offline Programming
- BaxterNo
- Indy3—
Programming Interface
- BaxterROS SDK
- Indy3code_python, code_ros, teach_pendant
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- BaxterYes
- Indy3Yes
Fieldbus Protocols
- Baxter—
- Indy3Modbus TCP, EtherCAT
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Baxter$22,000
- Indy3Contact for quote
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | South Korea |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2012 | 2013 |
| 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 | ||
| Repeatability (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | ±0.2 mm | — |
| IP Rating (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | IP50 | — |
| Reach (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | 1,210 mm | — |
| Payload (values differ) | 2.2 kg | 3 kg |
| Degrees of Freedom | 7 | 7 |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | 1 m/s | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 75 kg | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO 10218-1 Cat 3 PLd | — |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | none | — |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | No | — |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | No | — |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | ROS SDK | code_python, code_ros, teach_pendant |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | — | Modbus TCP, EtherCAT |
| 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, 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, Lead Time
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Frequently asked
Who makes Baxter and Indy3?
Baxter is made by Rethink Robotics, based in US. Indy3 is made by Neuromeka Co., Ltd., based in KR.
When were Baxter and Indy3 launched?
Baxter launched in 2012. Indy3 launched in 2013.
How do Baxter and Indy3 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Baxter scores 68/100. Indy3 scores 36/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Baxter and Indy3 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 Indy3?
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 Indy3 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.