Baxter vs UR12e
Side-by-side comparison of Baxter (Rethink Robotics) and UR12e (Universal Robots A/S (subsidiary of Teradyne)) — specs, pricing, Robolist Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- BaxterUnited States
- UR12eDenmark
Year First Available
- Baxter2012
- UR12e—
Verified Deployments
- Baxter0 Deployments
- UR12e0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Baxter$22,000
- UR12e$33,011–$52,402
Availability Status
- BaxterACTIVE
- UR12eACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Repeatability
- Baxter±0.2 mm
- UR12e±0.05 mm
IP Rating
- BaxterIP50
- UR12eIP54
Reach
- Baxter1,210 mm
- UR12e1,300 mm
Payload
- Baxter2.2 kg
- UR12e16 kg
Degrees of Freedom
- Baxter7
- UR12e6
Max TCP Speed
- Baxter1 m/s
- UR12e1 m/s
Robot Weight
- Baxter75 kg
- UR12e33.5 kg
Mounting Options
- Baxter—
- UR12efloor
Safety
Safety Rating
- BaxterISO 10218-1 Cat 3 PLd
- UR12eCat3 PLd
Force/Torque Sensing
- Baxternone
- UR12ewrist external
Power/Force Limiting
- Baxter—
- UR12e5.5 N
Duty Cycle
- Baxter—
- UR12e24 7 continuous
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- Baxter—
- UR12e1 hrs
No-Code Capable
- BaxterNo
- UR12eYes
Offline Programming
- BaxterNo
- UR12eYes
Programming Interface
- BaxterROS SDK
- UR12eteach_pendant, proprietary_app
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- Baxter—
- UR12eiso 9283
Integrated F/T Sensor
- Baxter—
- UR12eYes
Wrist Power Supply
- Baxter—
- UR12e12V/24V
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- BaxterYes
- UR12eYes
Fieldbus Protocols
- Baxter—
- UR12eMODBUS TCP, Ethernet/IP, PROFINET
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Baxter$22,000
- UR12e$33,011–$52,402
Warranty
- Baxter—
- UR12e1 yrs
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | Denmark |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2012 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $22,000 | $33,011–$52,402 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Repeatability (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | ±0.2 mm | ±0.05 mm |
| IP Rating (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | IP50 | IP54 |
| Reach (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | 1,210 mm | 1,300 mm |
| Payload (values differ) | 2.2 kg | 16 kg |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 7 | 6 |
| Max TCP Speed | 1 m/s | 1 m/s |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 75 kg | 33.5 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | — | floor |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO 10218-1 Cat 3 PLd | Cat3 PLd |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | none | wrist external |
| Power/Force Limiting (values differ) | — | 5.5 N |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | — | 24 7 continuous |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Setup Time (values differ) | — | 1 hrs |
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | ROS SDK | teach_pendant, proprietary_app |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | iso 9283 |
| Integrated F/T Sensor (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Wrist Power Supply (values differ) | — | 12V/24V |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | — | MODBUS TCP, Ethernet/IP, PROFINET |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $22,000 | $33,011–$52,402 |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 1 yrs |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Safety I/O Pairs, Time to Redeploy, Tool Changer Support, SDK Languages, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month, Lead Time
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Frequently asked
Who makes Baxter and UR12e?
Baxter is made by Rethink Robotics, based in US. UR12e is made by Universal Robots A/S (subsidiary of Teradyne), based in DK.
How do Baxter and UR12e compare on the Robolist Index?
Baxter scores 98/100. UR12e scores 88/100. The Robolist Index blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of Baxter compare to UR12e?
Baxter has a reach of 1210 mm. UR12e has a reach of 1300 mm.
Are Baxter and UR12e 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 UR12e?
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 UR12e 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 Index is calculated.