Baxter vs myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi
Side-by-side comparison of Baxter (Rethink Robotics) and myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi (Elephant Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- BaxterUnited States
- myCobot 280 Raspberry PiChina
Year First Available
- Baxter2012
- myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi2023
Verified Deployments
- Baxter0 Deployments
- myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Baxter$22,000
- myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi$799
Availability Status
- BaxterACTIVE
- myCobot 280 Raspberry PiACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- Baxter1,210 mm
- myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi280 mm
Repeatability
- Baxter±0.2 mm
- myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi±0.5 mm
Payload
- Baxter2.2 kg
- myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi0.3 kg
IP Rating
- BaxterIP50
- myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi—
Degrees of Freedom
- Baxter7
- myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi6
Max TCP Speed
- Baxter1 m/s
- myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi—
Robot Weight
- Baxter75 kg
- myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi0.9 kg
Mounting Options
- Baxter—
- myCobot 280 Raspberry Pifloor, ceiling, wall, rail
Safety
Safety Rating
- BaxterISO 10218-1 Cat 3 PLd
- myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi—
Force/Torque Sensing
- Baxternone
- myCobot 280 Raspberry Pinone
Duty Cycle
- Baxter—
- myCobot 280 Raspberry Pishift limited
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- BaxterNo
- myCobot 280 Raspberry PiYes
Offline Programming
- BaxterNo
- myCobot 280 Raspberry PiYes
Programming Interface
- BaxterROS SDK
- myCobot 280 Raspberry Piteach_pendant, drag_and_drop, code_python, code_ros
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- Baxter—
- myCobot 280 Raspberry Piiso 9283 compatible
Tool Changer Support
- Baxter—
- myCobot 280 Raspberry Pimanual
Integrated F/T Sensor
- Baxter—
- myCobot 280 Raspberry PiYes
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- Baxter—
- myCobot 280 Raspberry PiPython, C++, URScript
ROS Compatible
- BaxterYes
- myCobot 280 Raspberry PiYes
Digital Twin Support
- Baxter—
- myCobot 280 Raspberry PiYes
Reliability
MTBF
- Baxter—
- myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi500 hrs
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Baxter$22,000
- myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi$799
Lead Time
- Baxter—
- myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi2 wks
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2012 | 2023 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $22,000 | $799 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 1,210 mm | 280 mm |
| Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | ±0.2 mm | ±0.5 mm |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 2.2 kg | 0.3 kg |
| IP Rating (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | IP50 | — |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 7 | 6 |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | 1 m/s | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 75 kg | 0.9 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | — | floor, ceiling, wall, rail |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO 10218-1 Cat 3 PLd | — |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| 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, code_python, code_ros |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | iso 9283 compatible |
| Tool Changer Support (values differ) | — | manual |
| Integrated F/T Sensor (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | — | Python, C++, URScript |
| ROS Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| MTBF (values differ) | — | 500 hrs |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $22,000 | $799 |
| Lead Time (values differ) | — | 2 wks |
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, Wrist Power Supply, Fieldbus Protocols, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month, Warranty
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Frequently asked
Who makes Baxter and myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi?
Baxter is made by Rethink Robotics, based in US. myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi is made by Elephant Robotics, based in CN.
When were Baxter and myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi launched?
Baxter launched in 2012. myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi launched in 2023.
How much does Baxter cost compared to myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi?
Baxter is listed at $22,000. myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi is listed at $799.
How do Baxter and myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Baxter scores 68/100. myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi scores 63/100. 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 myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi?
Baxter has a reach of 1210 mm. myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi has a reach of 280 mm.
Are Baxter and myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi 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 myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi?
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 myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi 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.