Baxter vs Rollin' Justin
Side-by-side comparison of Baxter (Rethink Robotics) and Rollin' Justin (German Aerospace Center (DLR)) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- BaxterUnited States
- Rollin' JustinGermany
Year First Available
- Baxter2012
- Rollin' Justin2008
Verified Deployments
- Baxter0 Deployments
- Rollin' Justin0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Baxter$22,000
- Rollin' JustinContact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Baxter—
- Rollin' Justin1 hrs
Availability Status
- BaxterACTIVE
- Rollin' JustinACTIVE
Cross-Category Comparison
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | Germany |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2012 | 2008 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $22,000 | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | — | 1 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
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Frequently asked
Who makes Baxter and Rollin' Justin?
Baxter is made by Rethink Robotics, based in US. Rollin' Justin is made by German Aerospace Center (DLR), based in DE.
When were Baxter and Rollin' Justin launched?
Baxter launched in 2012. Rollin' Justin launched in 2008.
How do Baxter and Rollin' Justin compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Baxter scores 68/100. Rollin' Justin scores 28/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
What is the payload difference between Baxter and Rollin' Justin?
Baxter carries up to 2.2 kg. Rollin' Justin carries up to 20 kg.
Are Baxter and Rollin' Justin comparable?
Baxter is categorized as Cobot; Rollin' Justin as Mobile Manipulator. The Product Score is calculated per category, so the absolute scores reflect their respective category tiers.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Cobot And Mobile Manipulator robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Cobot And Mobile Manipulator 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 Rollin' Justin?
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 Rollin' Justin compares two robots in the cobot and mobile-manipulator categories. 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.