Baxter vs TM12S
Side-by-side comparison of Baxter (Rethink Robotics) and TM12S (Techman Robot Inc.) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- BaxterUnited States
- TM12STaiwan
Year First Available
- Baxter2012
- TM12S2023
Verified Deployments
- Baxter0 Deployments
- TM12S0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Baxter$22,000
- TM12SContact for quote
Availability Status
- BaxterACTIVE
- TM12SACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- Baxter2.2 kg
- TM12S12 kg
Max TCP Speed
- Baxter1 m/s
- TM12S4.7 m/s
IP Rating
- BaxterIP50
- TM12S—
Reach
- Baxter1,210 mm
- TM12S1,300 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- Baxter7
- TM12S6
Repeatability
- Baxter±0.2 mm
- TM12S±0.03 mm
Robot Weight
- Baxter75 kg
- TM12S33.3 kg
Safety
Safety Rating
- BaxterISO 10218-1 Cat 3 PLd
- TM12SCat3 PLd
Force/Torque Sensing
- Baxternone
- TM12Snone
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- BaxterNo
- TM12SYes
Offline Programming
- BaxterNo
- TM12SYes
Programming Interface
- BaxterROS SDK
- TM12Sdrag_and_drop
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- Baxter—
- TM12SC#
ROS Compatible
- BaxterYes
- TM12S—
Digital Twin Support
- Baxter—
- TM12SYes
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Baxter$22,000
- TM12SContact for quote
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | Taiwan |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2012 | 2023 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $22,000 | Contact for quote |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 2.2 kg | 12 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 1 m/s | 4.7 m/s |
| IP Rating (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | IP50 | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,210 mm | 1,300 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 7 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.2 mm | ±0.03 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 75 kg | 33.3 kg |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO 10218-1 Cat 3 PLd | Cat3 PLd |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | ROS SDK | drag_and_drop |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | — | C# |
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $22,000 | Contact for quote |
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, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, Fieldbus Protocols, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month, Warranty, Lead Time
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Frequently asked
Who makes Baxter and TM12S?
Baxter is made by Rethink Robotics, based in US. TM12S is made by Techman Robot Inc., based in TW.
When were Baxter and TM12S launched?
Baxter launched in 2012. TM12S launched in 2023.
How do Baxter and TM12S compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Baxter scores 68/100. TM12S 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 TM12S?
Baxter has a reach of 1210 mm. TM12S has a reach of 1300 mm.
Are Baxter and TM12S 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 TM12S?
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 TM12S 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.