Baxter vs QJRB180-1
Side-by-side comparison of Baxter (Rethink Robotics) and QJRB180-1 (Good Robot (Shandong) Automation Equipment Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- BaxterUnited States
- QJRB180-1—
Year First Available
- Baxter2012
- QJRB180-12020
Verified Deployments
- Baxter0 Deployments
- QJRB180-10 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Baxter$22,000
- QJRB180-1$6,617
Availability Status
- BaxterACTIVE
- QJRB180-1ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- Baxter2.2 kg
- QJRB180-1180 kg
Max TCP Speed
- Baxter1 m/s
- QJRB180-12.5 m/s
Reach
- Baxter1,210 mm
- QJRB180-13,153 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- Baxter7
- QJRB180-14
Repeatability
- Baxter±0.2 mm
- QJRB180-1±0.5 mm
Robot Weight
- Baxter75 kg
- QJRB180-11,400 kg
Mounting Options
- Baxter—
- QJRB180-1floor
IP Rating
- BaxterIP50
- QJRB180-1IP30
Safety
Safety Rating
- BaxterISO 10218-1 Cat 3 PLd
- QJRB180-1CE
Force/Torque Sensing
- Baxternone
- QJRB180-1none
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- BaxterNo
- QJRB180-1—
Offline Programming
- BaxterNo
- QJRB180-1—
Programming Interface
- BaxterROS SDK
- QJRB180-1proprietary_app
End-Effector
Integrated F/T Sensor
- Baxter—
- QJRB180-1Yes
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- BaxterYes
- QJRB180-1—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Baxter$22,000
- QJRB180-1$6,617
Warranty
- Baxter—
- QJRB180-11 yrs
Lead Time
- Baxter—
- QJRB180-18 wks
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | — |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2012 | 2020 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $22,000 | $6,617 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 2.2 kg | 180 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 1 m/s | 2.5 m/s |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,210 mm | 3,153 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 7 | 4 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.2 mm | ±0.5 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 75 kg | 1,400 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | — | floor |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP50 | IP30 |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO 10218-1 Cat 3 PLd | CE |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | No | — |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | No | — |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | ROS SDK | proprietary_app |
| End-Effector | ||
| Integrated F/T Sensor (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $22,000 | $6,617 |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 1 yrs |
| Lead Time (values differ) | — | 8 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, Duty Cycle, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer Support, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, Fieldbus Protocols, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month
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Frequently asked
Who makes Baxter and QJRB180-1?
Baxter is made by Rethink Robotics, based in US. QJRB180-1 is made by Good Robot (Shandong) Automation Equipment Co., Ltd..
When were Baxter and QJRB180-1 launched?
Baxter launched in 2012. QJRB180-1 launched in 2020.
How much does Baxter cost compared to QJRB180-1?
Baxter is listed at $22,000. QJRB180-1 is listed at $6,617.
How do Baxter and QJRB180-1 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Baxter scores 68/100. QJRB180-1 scores 56/100. 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 QJRB180-1?
Baxter has a reach of 1210 mm. QJRB180-1 has a reach of 3153.7 mm.
Are Baxter and QJRB180-1 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 QJRB180-1?
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 QJRB180-1 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.