Side-by-side comparison of Baxter (Rethink Robotics) and Liujiang 331R (Dongguan Rongan Electromechanical Equipment Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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| 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 | $3,800 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
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Frequently asked
Baxter is made by Rethink Robotics, based in US. Liujiang 331R is made by Dongguan Rongan Electromechanical Equipment Co., Ltd., based in CN.
Baxter is listed at $22,000. Liujiang 331R is listed at $3,800.
Baxter scores 68/100. Liujiang 331R scores 37/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Baxter has a reach of 1210 mm. Liujiang 331R has a reach of 300 mm.
Baxter is categorized as Cobot; Liujiang 331R as Industrial Arm. The Product Score is calculated per category, so the absolute scores reflect their respective category tiers.
Hardware cost is one input. Cobot And Industrial Arm TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: Cobot TCO and Payback Math: Hardware, EOAT, and Zero-Fencing Savings.
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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Baxter vs Liujiang 331R compares two robots in the cobot and industrial-arm categories. 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.