Baxter vs WELD-1000
Side-by-side comparison of Baxter (Rethink Robotics) and WELD-1000 (Shandong Cyber CNC Group Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- BaxterUnited States
- WELD-1000China
Year First Available
- Baxter2012
- WELD-10002017
Verified Deployments
- Baxter0 Deployments
- WELD-10000 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Baxter$22,000
- WELD-1000$3,999
Availability Status
- BaxterACTIVE
- WELD-1000ACTIVE
Cross-Category Comparison
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2012 | 2017 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $22,000 | $3,999 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
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Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes Baxter and WELD-1000?
Baxter is made by Rethink Robotics, based in US. WELD-1000 is made by Shandong Cyber CNC Group Co., Ltd., based in CN.
When were Baxter and WELD-1000 launched?
Baxter launched in 2012. WELD-1000 launched in 2017.
How much does Baxter cost compared to WELD-1000?
Baxter is listed at $22,000. WELD-1000 is listed at $3,999.
How do Baxter and WELD-1000 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Baxter scores 68/100. WELD-1000 scores 46/100. 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 WELD-1000?
Baxter has a reach of 1210 mm. WELD-1000 has a reach of 1650 mm.
Are Baxter and WELD-1000 comparable?
Baxter is categorized as Cobot; WELD-1000 as Industrial Arm. 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 Industrial Arm robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Cobot And Industrial Arm 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 WELD-1000?
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 WELD-1000 compares two robots in the cobot and industrial-arm 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.