Baxter vs JTRB-120
Side-by-side comparison of Baxter (Rethink Robotics) and JTRB-120 (Dalian Jialin Machine Manufacture Co., Ltd) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- BaxterUnited States
- JTRB-120China
Year First Available
- Baxter2012
- JTRB-120—
Verified Deployments
- Baxter0 Deployments
- JTRB-1200 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Baxter$22,000
- JTRB-120$40,000
Availability Status
- BaxterACTIVE
- JTRB-120ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- Baxter2.2 kg
- JTRB-120120 kg
Max TCP Speed
- Baxter1 m/s
- JTRB-120—
IP Rating
- BaxterIP50
- JTRB-120—
Reach
- Baxter1,210 mm
- JTRB-120917 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- Baxter7
- JTRB-1206
Repeatability
- Baxter±0.2 mm
- JTRB-120±0.02 mm
Robot Weight
- Baxter75 kg
- JTRB-120850 kg
Mounting Options
- Baxter—
- JTRB-120floor
Safety
Safety Rating
- BaxterISO 10218-1 Cat 3 PLd
- JTRB-120ISO, CE
Force/Torque Sensing
- Baxternone
- JTRB-120—
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- BaxterNo
- JTRB-120—
Offline Programming
- BaxterNo
- JTRB-120—
Programming Interface
- BaxterROS SDK
- JTRB-120no_code_gui
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- BaxterYes
- JTRB-120—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Baxter$22,000
- JTRB-120$40,000
Warranty
- Baxter—
- JTRB-1201 yrs
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|---|---|---|
| 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 | $40,000 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 2.2 kg | 120 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 1 m/s | — |
| IP Rating (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | IP50 | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,210 mm | 917 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 7 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.2 mm | ±0.02 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 75 kg | 850 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | — | floor |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO 10218-1 Cat 3 PLd | ISO, CE |
| 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 | no_code_gui |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $22,000 | $40,000 |
| 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, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, Fieldbus Protocols, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month, Lead Time
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Frequently asked
Who makes Baxter and JTRB-120?
Baxter is made by Rethink Robotics, based in US. JTRB-120 is made by Dalian Jialin Machine Manufacture Co., Ltd, based in CN.
How much does Baxter cost compared to JTRB-120?
Baxter is listed at $22,000. JTRB-120 is listed at $40,000.
How do Baxter and JTRB-120 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Baxter scores 68/100. JTRB-120 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 JTRB-120?
Baxter has a reach of 1210 mm. JTRB-120 has a reach of 917 mm.
Are Baxter and JTRB-120 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 JTRB-120?
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 JTRB-120 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.