Baxter vs Niryo Ned2
Side-by-side comparison of Baxter (Rethink Robotics) and Niryo Ned2 (Niryo) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- BaxterUnited States
- Niryo Ned2France
Year First Available
- Baxter2012
- Niryo Ned2—
Verified Deployments
- Baxter0 Deployments
- Niryo Ned20 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Baxter$22,000
- Niryo Ned2Contact for quote
Availability Status
- BaxterACTIVE
- Niryo Ned2ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
IP Rating
- BaxterIP50
- Niryo Ned2—
Payload
- Baxter2.2 kg
- Niryo Ned2—
Max TCP Speed
- Baxter1 m/s
- Niryo Ned2—
Reach
- Baxter1,210 mm
- Niryo Ned2—
Degrees of Freedom
- Baxter7
- Niryo Ned26
Repeatability
- Baxter±0.2 mm
- Niryo Ned2—
Robot Weight
- Baxter75 kg
- Niryo Ned2—
Mounting Options
- Baxter—
- Niryo Ned2floor, table
Safety
Safety Rating
- BaxterISO 10218-1 Cat 3 PLd
- Niryo Ned2—
Force/Torque Sensing
- Baxternone
- Niryo Ned2software only
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- BaxterNo
- Niryo Ned2Yes
Offline Programming
- BaxterNo
- Niryo Ned2Yes
Programming Interface
- BaxterROS SDK
- Niryo Ned2teach_pendant, drag_and_drop, code_python, code_ros
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- Baxter—
- Niryo Ned2iso 9283 compatible
Tool Changer Support
- Baxter—
- Niryo Ned2manual
Integrated F/T Sensor
- Baxter—
- Niryo Ned2Yes
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- Baxter—
- Niryo Ned2Python, C++, ROS
ROS Compatible
- BaxterYes
- Niryo Ned2Yes
Digital Twin Support
- Baxter—
- Niryo Ned2Yes
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Baxter$22,000
- Niryo Ned2Contact for quote
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | France |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2012 | — |
| 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 | ||
| IP Rating (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | IP50 | — |
| Payload (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 2.2 kg | — |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 1 m/s | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,210 mm | — |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 7 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.2 mm | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 75 kg | — |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | — | floor, table |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO 10218-1 Cat 3 PLd | — |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | none | software only |
| 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++, ROS |
| ROS Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | — | Yes |
| 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, Wrist Power Supply, Fieldbus Protocols, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month, Warranty, Lead Time
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Frequently asked
Who makes Baxter and Niryo Ned2?
Baxter is made by Rethink Robotics, based in US. Niryo Ned2 is made by Niryo, based in FR.
How do Baxter and Niryo Ned2 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Baxter scores 68/100. Niryo Ned2 scores 17/100. 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 Niryo Ned2?
Baxter has a reach of 1210 mm. Niryo Ned2 has a reach of 440 mm.
Are Baxter and Niryo Ned2 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 Niryo Ned2?
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 Niryo Ned2 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.