Baxter vs MotoMini
Side-by-side comparison of Baxter (Rethink Robotics) and MotoMini (Yaskawa) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- BaxterUnited States
- MotoMiniJapan
Year First Available
- Baxter2012
- MotoMini—
Verified Deployments
- Baxter0 Deployments
- MotoMini0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Baxter$22,000 USD
- MotoMiniContact for quote
Availability Status
- BaxterACTIVE
- MotoMiniACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Repeatability
- Baxter±0.2 mm
- MotoMini—
IP Rating
- BaxterIP50
- MotoMini—
Reach
- Baxter1,210 mm
- MotoMini—
Payload
- Baxter2.2 kg
- MotoMini—
Degrees of Freedom
- Baxter7
- MotoMini—
Max TCP Speed
- Baxter1 m/s
- MotoMini—
Robot Weight
- Baxter75 kg
- MotoMini—
Mounting Options
- Baxter—
- MotoMinifloor, table
Safety
Safety Rating
- BaxterISO 10218-1 Cat 3 PLd
- MotoMiniCat3 PLd
Force/Torque Sensing
- Baxternone
- MotoMinijoint level all
Duty Cycle
- Baxter—
- MotoMinishift limited
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- BaxterNo
- MotoMiniYes
Offline Programming
- BaxterNo
- MotoMiniYes
Programming Interface
- BaxterROS SDK
- MotoMiniteach_pendant, drag_and_drop
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- Baxter—
- MotoMiniiso 9283
Tool Changer Support
- Baxter—
- MotoMinimanual
Integrated F/T Sensor
- Baxter—
- MotoMiniYes
Wrist Power Supply
- Baxter—
- MotoMini24V DC
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- BaxterYes
- MotoMini—
Fieldbus Protocols
- Baxter—
- MotoMiniEtherCAT, Profinet, Modbus TCP
Digital Twin Support
- Baxter—
- MotoMiniYes
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Baxter$22,000 USD
- MotoMiniContact for quote
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | Japan |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2012 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $22,000 USD | 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 | — |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 7 | — |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | 1 m/s | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 75 kg | — |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | — | floor, table |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO 10218-1 Cat 3 PLd | Cat3 PLd |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | none | joint level all |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | — | shift limited |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | ROS SDK | teach_pendant, drag_and_drop |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | iso 9283 |
| Tool Changer Support (values differ) | — | manual |
| Integrated F/T Sensor (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Wrist Power Supply (values differ) | — | 24V DC |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | — | EtherCAT, Profinet, Modbus TCP |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $22,000 USD | 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, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, SDK Languages, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month, Warranty, Lead Time
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Frequently asked
Who makes Baxter and MotoMini?
Baxter is made by Rethink Robotics, based in US. MotoMini is made by Yaskawa, based in JP.
How do Baxter and MotoMini compare on the Robo Index?
Baxter scores 98/100. MotoMini scores 70/100. The Robo Index blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of Baxter compare to MotoMini?
Baxter has a reach of 1210 mm. MotoMini has a reach of 495 mm.
Are Baxter and MotoMini 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 MotoMini?
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 MotoMini 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 Robo Index is calculated.