Baxter vs Pm-Cp30 Cobot Palletizer
Side-by-side comparison of Baxter (Rethink Robotics) and Pm-Cp30 Cobot Palletizer (Guangzhou Prima Technology Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- BaxterUnited States
- Pm-Cp30 Cobot PalletizerChina
Year First Available
- Baxter2012
- Pm-Cp30 Cobot Palletizer—
Verified Deployments
- Baxter0 Deployments
- Pm-Cp30 Cobot Palletizer0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Baxter$22,000
- Pm-Cp30 Cobot Palletizer$8,900
Availability Status
- BaxterACTIVE
- Pm-Cp30 Cobot PalletizerACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- Baxter2.2 kg
- Pm-Cp30 Cobot Palletizer—
Robot Weight
- Baxter75 kg
- Pm-Cp30 Cobot Palletizer—
Max TCP Speed
- Baxter1 m/s
- Pm-Cp30 Cobot Palletizer—
Reach
- Baxter1,210 mm
- Pm-Cp30 Cobot Palletizer—
Degrees of Freedom
- Baxter7
- Pm-Cp30 Cobot Palletizer7
Repeatability
- Baxter±0.2 mm
- Pm-Cp30 Cobot Palletizer±0.05 mm
IP Rating
- BaxterIP50
- Pm-Cp30 Cobot Palletizer—
Safety
Safety Rating
- BaxterISO 10218-1 Cat 3 PLd
- Pm-Cp30 Cobot Palletizer—
Force/Torque Sensing
- Baxternone
- Pm-Cp30 Cobot Palletizer—
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- BaxterNo
- Pm-Cp30 Cobot Palletizer—
Offline Programming
- BaxterNo
- Pm-Cp30 Cobot Palletizer—
Programming Interface
- BaxterROS SDK
- Pm-Cp30 Cobot Palletizer—
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- BaxterYes
- Pm-Cp30 Cobot Palletizer—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Baxter$22,000
- Pm-Cp30 Cobot Palletizer$8,900
Warranty
- Baxter—
- Pm-Cp30 Cobot Palletizer1 yrs
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| 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 | $8,900 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 2.2 kg | — |
| Robot Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 75 kg | — |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 1 m/s | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,210 mm | — |
| Degrees of Freedom | 7 | 7 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.2 mm | ±0.05 mm |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP50 | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO 10218-1 Cat 3 PLd | — |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | none | — |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | No | — |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | No | — |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | ROS SDK | — |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $22,000 | $8,900 |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 1 yrs |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Mounting Options, 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, Fieldbus Protocols, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month, Lead Time
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Frequently asked
Who makes Baxter and Pm-Cp30 Cobot Palletizer?
Baxter is made by Rethink Robotics, based in US. Pm-Cp30 Cobot Palletizer is made by Guangzhou Prima Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN.
How much does Baxter cost compared to Pm-Cp30 Cobot Palletizer?
Baxter is listed at $22,000. Pm-Cp30 Cobot Palletizer is listed at $8,900.
How do Baxter and Pm-Cp30 Cobot Palletizer compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Baxter scores 68/100. Pm-Cp30 Cobot Palletizer scores 22/100. 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 Pm-Cp30 Cobot Palletizer?
Baxter has a reach of 1210 mm. Pm-Cp30 Cobot Palletizer has a reach of 2080 mm.
Are Baxter and Pm-Cp30 Cobot Palletizer 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 Pm-Cp30 Cobot Palletizer?
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 Pm-Cp30 Cobot Palletizer 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.