Baxter vs KR 1240
Side-by-side comparison of Baxter (Rethink Robotics) and KR 1240 (Kassow Robots ApS) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- BaxterUnited States
- KR 1240Denmark
Year First Available
- Baxter2012
- KR 12402026
Verified Deployments
- Baxter0 Deployments
- KR 12400 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Baxter$22,000
- KR 1240Contact for quote
Availability Status
- BaxterACTIVE
- KR 1240ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- Baxter2.2 kg
- KR 124018 kg
Max TCP Speed
- Baxter1 m/s
- KR 12400.5 m/s
Reach
- Baxter1,210 mm
- KR 12401,800 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- Baxter7
- KR 12407
Repeatability
- Baxter±0.2 mm
- KR 1240±0.1 mm
Robot Weight
- Baxter75 kg
- KR 124038 kg
Mounting Options
- Baxter—
- KR 1240floor, mobile
IP Rating
- BaxterIP50
- KR 1240IP54
Safety
Safety Rating
- BaxterISO 10218-1 Cat 3 PLd
- KR 1240IP54
Force/Torque Sensing
- Baxternone
- KR 1240Yes
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- BaxterNo
- KR 1240—
Offline Programming
- BaxterNo
- KR 1240—
Programming Interface
- BaxterROS SDK
- KR 1240teach_pendant, drag_and_drop
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- BaxterYes
- KR 1240Yes
Fieldbus Protocols
- Baxter—
- KR 1240Profinet
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Baxter$22,000
- KR 1240Contact for quote
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | Denmark |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2012 | 2026 |
| 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 Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 2.2 kg | 18 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 1 m/s | 0.5 m/s |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,210 mm | 1,800 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 7 | 7 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.2 mm | ±0.1 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 75 kg | 38 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | — | floor, mobile |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP50 | IP54 |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO 10218-1 Cat 3 PLd | IP54 |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | none | Yes |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | No | — |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | No | — |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | ROS SDK | teach_pendant, drag_and_drop |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | — | Profinet |
| 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, 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 KR 1240?
Baxter is made by Rethink Robotics, based in US. KR 1240 is made by Kassow Robots ApS, based in DK.
When were Baxter and KR 1240 launched?
Baxter launched in 2012. KR 1240 launched in 2026.
How do Baxter and KR 1240 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Baxter scores 98/100. KR 1240 scores 70/100. 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 KR 1240?
Baxter has a reach of 1210 mm. KR 1240 has a reach of 1824 mm.
Are Baxter and KR 1240 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 KR 1240?
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 KR 1240 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.