Baxter vs RP-10 Cooperative Robot Palletizer
Side-by-side comparison of Baxter (Rethink Robotics) and RP-10 Cooperative Robot Palletizer (Guangdong Imako Intelligent 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
- RP-10 Cooperative Robot PalletizerChina
Year First Available
- Baxter2012
- RP-10 Cooperative Robot Palletizer—
Verified Deployments
- Baxter0 Deployments
- RP-10 Cooperative Robot Palletizer0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Baxter$22,000
- RP-10 Cooperative Robot Palletizer$25,000
Availability Status
- BaxterACTIVE
- RP-10 Cooperative Robot PalletizerACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- Baxter2.2 kg
- RP-10 Cooperative Robot Palletizer20 kg
Max TCP Speed
- Baxter1 m/s
- RP-10 Cooperative Robot Palletizer0.1 m/s
Reach
- Baxter1,210 mm
- RP-10 Cooperative Robot Palletizer1,600 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- Baxter7
- RP-10 Cooperative Robot Palletizer—
Repeatability
- Baxter±0.2 mm
- RP-10 Cooperative Robot Palletizer—
Robot Weight
- Baxter75 kg
- RP-10 Cooperative Robot Palletizer—
IP Rating
- BaxterIP50
- RP-10 Cooperative Robot PalletizerIP54
Safety
Safety Rating
- BaxterISO 10218-1 Cat 3 PLd
- RP-10 Cooperative Robot PalletizerPL=d certified by ISO13849-1
Force/Torque Sensing
- Baxternone
- RP-10 Cooperative Robot Palletizernone
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- Baxter—
- RP-10 Cooperative Robot Palletizer1 hrs
No-Code Capable
- BaxterNo
- RP-10 Cooperative Robot PalletizerNo
Offline Programming
- BaxterNo
- RP-10 Cooperative Robot PalletizerYes
Programming Interface
- BaxterROS SDK
- RP-10 Cooperative Robot PalletizerTM Palletizing Operator
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- BaxterYes
- RP-10 Cooperative Robot Palletizer—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Baxter$22,000
- RP-10 Cooperative Robot Palletizer$25,000
Lead Time
- Baxter—
- RP-10 Cooperative Robot Palletizer30 wks
| RP-10 Cooperative Robot PalletizercobotGuangdong Imako Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd. 46.7Product Score | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $25,000 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 2.2 kg | 20 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 1 m/s | 0.1 m/s |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,210 mm | 1,600 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 7 | — |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.2 mm | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 75 kg | — |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP50 | IP54 |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO 10218-1 Cat 3 PLd | PL=d certified by ISO13849-1 |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Setup Time (values differ) | — | 1 hrs |
| No-Code Capable | No | No |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | ROS SDK | TM Palletizing Operator |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $22,000 | $25,000 |
| Lead Time (values differ) | — | 30 wks |
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, Fieldbus Protocols, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month, Warranty
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Frequently asked
Who makes Baxter and RP-10 Cooperative Robot Palletizer?
Baxter is made by Rethink Robotics, based in US. RP-10 Cooperative Robot Palletizer is made by Guangdong Imako Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd., based in CN.
How much does Baxter cost compared to RP-10 Cooperative Robot Palletizer?
Baxter is listed at $22,000. RP-10 Cooperative Robot Palletizer is listed at $25,000.
How do Baxter and RP-10 Cooperative Robot Palletizer compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Baxter scores 68/100. RP-10 Cooperative Robot Palletizer 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 RP-10 Cooperative Robot Palletizer?
Baxter has a reach of 1210 mm. RP-10 Cooperative Robot Palletizer has a reach of 1600 mm.
Are Baxter and RP-10 Cooperative Robot 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 RP-10 Cooperative Robot 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 RP-10 Cooperative Robot 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.