Baxter vs RB10-1300
Side-by-side comparison of Baxter (Rethink Robotics) and RB10-1300 (Rainbow Robotics Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- BaxterUnited States
- RB10-1300South Korea
Year First Available
- Baxter2012
- RB10-13002011
Verified Deployments
- Baxter0 Deployments
- RB10-13000 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Baxter$22,000
- RB10-1300$33,000
Availability Status
- BaxterACTIVE
- RB10-1300ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- Baxter1,210 mm
- RB10-13001,300 mm
Repeatability
- Baxter±0.2 mm
- RB10-1300±0.05 mm
Payload
- Baxter2.2 kg
- RB10-130010 kg
IP Rating
- BaxterIP50
- RB10-1300IP66
Degrees of Freedom
- Baxter7
- RB10-13006
Max TCP Speed
- Baxter1 m/s
- RB10-1300—
Robot Weight
- Baxter75 kg
- RB10-130037.1 kg
Safety
Safety Rating
- BaxterISO 10218-1 Cat 3 PLd
- RB10-1300ISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- Baxternone
- RB10-1300none
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- Baxter—
- RB10-13001 hrs
No-Code Capable
- BaxterNo
- RB10-1300—
Offline Programming
- BaxterNo
- RB10-1300—
Programming Interface
- BaxterROS SDK
- RB10-1300no_code_gui
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- Baxter—
- RB10-1300EN ISO 9409-1-50-4-M6
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- BaxterYes
- RB10-1300—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Baxter$22,000
- RB10-1300$33,000
Warranty
- Baxter—
- RB10-13002 yrs
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | South Korea |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2012 | 2011 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $22,000 | $33,000 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 1,210 mm | 1,300 mm |
| Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | ±0.2 mm | ±0.05 mm |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 2.2 kg | 10 kg |
| IP Rating (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | IP50 | IP66 |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 7 | 6 |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | 1 m/s | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 75 kg | 37.1 kg |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO 10218-1 Cat 3 PLd | ISO/TS 15066 |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Setup Time (values differ) | — | 1 hrs |
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | No | — |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | No | — |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | ROS SDK | no_code_gui |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | EN ISO 9409-1-50-4-M6 |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $22,000 | $33,000 |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 2 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, Time to Redeploy, 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 RB10-1300?
Baxter is made by Rethink Robotics, based in US. RB10-1300 is made by Rainbow Robotics Co., Ltd., based in KR.
When were Baxter and RB10-1300 launched?
Baxter launched in 2012. RB10-1300 launched in 2011.
How much does Baxter cost compared to RB10-1300?
Baxter is listed at $22,000. RB10-1300 is listed at $33,000.
How do Baxter and RB10-1300 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Baxter scores 68/100. RB10-1300 scores 47/100. 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 RB10-1300?
Baxter has a reach of 1210 mm. RB10-1300 has a reach of 1300 mm.
Are Baxter and RB10-1300 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 RB10-1300?
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 RB10-1300 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.