Baxter vs Rapid Series Cobot Palletizer
Side-by-side comparison of Baxter (Rethink Robotics) and Rapid Series Cobot Palletizer (Vention) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- BaxterUnited States
- Rapid Series Cobot PalletizerUnited States
Year First Available
- Baxter2012
- Rapid Series Cobot Palletizer—
Verified Deployments
- Baxter0 Deployments
- Rapid Series Cobot Palletizer0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Baxter$22,000
- Rapid Series Cobot Palletizer$118,156
Availability Status
- BaxterACTIVE
- Rapid Series Cobot PalletizerACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- Baxter75 kg
- Rapid Series Cobot Palletizer—
Max TCP Speed
- Baxter1 m/s
- Rapid Series Cobot Palletizer—
Payload
- Baxter2.2 kg
- Rapid Series Cobot Palletizer30 kg
Reach
- Baxter1,210 mm
- Rapid Series Cobot Palletizer—
Degrees of Freedom
- Baxter7
- Rapid Series Cobot Palletizer—
Repeatability
- Baxter±0.2 mm
- Rapid Series Cobot Palletizer—
IP Rating
- BaxterIP50
- Rapid Series Cobot Palletizer—
Safety
Safety Rating
- BaxterISO 10218-1 Cat 3 PLd
- Rapid Series Cobot PalletizerISO 27001 & NIST
Force/Torque Sensing
- Baxternone
- Rapid Series Cobot Palletizernone
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- BaxterNo
- Rapid Series Cobot PalletizerYes
Offline Programming
- BaxterNo
- Rapid Series Cobot PalletizerNo
Programming Interface
- BaxterROS SDK
- Rapid Series Cobot Palletizerintuitive software
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- BaxterYes
- Rapid Series Cobot Palletizer—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Baxter$22,000
- Rapid Series Cobot Palletizer$118,156
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | United States | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2012 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $22,000 | $118,156 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 75 kg | — |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 1 m/s | — |
| Payload (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 2.2 kg | 30 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,210 mm | — |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 7 | — |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.2 mm | — |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP50 | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO 10218-1 Cat 3 PLd | ISO 27001 & NIST |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Offline Programming | No | No |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | ROS SDK | intuitive software |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $22,000 | $118,156 |
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, SDK Languages, Fieldbus Protocols, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month, Warranty, Lead Time
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Frequently asked
Who makes Baxter and Rapid Series Cobot Palletizer?
Baxter is made by Rethink Robotics, based in US. Rapid Series Cobot Palletizer is made by Vention, based in US.
How much does Baxter cost compared to Rapid Series Cobot Palletizer?
Baxter is listed at $22,000. Rapid Series Cobot Palletizer is listed at $118,156.
How do Baxter and Rapid Series Cobot Palletizer compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Baxter scores 68/100. Rapid Series Cobot Palletizer scores 35/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Baxter and Rapid Series Cobot 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 Rapid Series Cobot 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 Rapid Series Cobot 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.