Baxter vs RB20-1900
Side-by-side comparison of Baxter (Rethink Robotics) and RB20-1900 (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
- RB20-1900South Korea
Year First Available
- Baxter2012
- RB20-19002011
Verified Deployments
- Baxter0 Deployments
- RB20-19000 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Baxter$22,000
- RB20-1900$44,500
Availability Status
- BaxterACTIVE
- RB20-1900ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- Baxter75 kg
- RB20-190075 kg
Max TCP Speed
- Baxter1 m/s
- RB20-1900—
Payload
- Baxter2.2 kg
- RB20-190020 kg
Reach
- Baxter1,210 mm
- RB20-19001,900 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- Baxter7
- RB20-19006
Repeatability
- Baxter±0.2 mm
- RB20-1900±0.05 mm
IP Rating
- BaxterIP50
- RB20-1900IP66
Safety
Safety Rating
- BaxterISO 10218-1 Cat 3 PLd
- RB20-1900TÜV SÜD
Force/Torque Sensing
- Baxternone
- RB20-1900none
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- Baxter—
- RB20-19001 hrs
No-Code Capable
- BaxterNo
- RB20-1900—
Offline Programming
- BaxterNo
- RB20-1900—
Programming Interface
- BaxterROS SDK
- RB20-1900teach_pendant
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- BaxterYes
- RB20-1900—
Fieldbus Protocols
- Baxter—
- RB20-1900TCP/IP, MODBUS TCP, Siemens S7, OMRON Fins
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Baxter$22,000
- RB20-1900$44,500
| | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $44,500 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) | 75 kg | 75 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 1 m/s | — |
| Payload (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 2.2 kg | 20 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,210 mm | 1,900 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 7 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.2 mm | ±0.05 mm |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP50 | IP66 |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO 10218-1 Cat 3 PLd | TÜV SÜD |
| 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 | teach_pendant |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | — | TCP/IP, MODBUS TCP, Siemens S7, OMRON Fins |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $22,000 | $44,500 |
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 Flange Standard, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month, Warranty, Lead Time
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Frequently asked
Who makes Baxter and RB20-1900?
Baxter is made by Rethink Robotics, based in US. RB20-1900 is made by Rainbow Robotics Co., Ltd., based in KR.
When were Baxter and RB20-1900 launched?
Baxter launched in 2012. RB20-1900 launched in 2011.
How much does Baxter cost compared to RB20-1900?
Baxter is listed at $22,000. RB20-1900 is listed at $44,500.
How do Baxter and RB20-1900 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Baxter scores 68/100. RB20-1900 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 RB20-1900?
Baxter has a reach of 1210 mm. RB20-1900 has a reach of 1900 mm.
Are Baxter and RB20-1900 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 RB20-1900?
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 RB20-1900 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.