Baxter vs XYD-HF
Side-by-side comparison of Baxter (Rethink Robotics) and XYD-HF (Xiamen Device Technology Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- BaxterUnited States
- XYD-HF—
Year First Available
- Baxter2012
- XYD-HF—
Verified Deployments
- Baxter0 Deployments
- XYD-HF0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Baxter$22,000
- XYD-HF$3,205–$3,315
Availability Status
- BaxterACTIVE
- XYD-HFACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- Baxter1,210 mm
- XYD-HF5,000 mm
Repeatability
- Baxter±0.2 mm
- XYD-HF±0.02 mm
Payload
- Baxter2.2 kg
- XYD-HF20 kg
IP Rating
- BaxterIP50
- XYD-HF—
Degrees of Freedom
- Baxter7
- XYD-HF6
Max TCP Speed
- Baxter1 m/s
- XYD-HF1 m/s
Robot Weight
- Baxter75 kg
- XYD-HF500 kg
Mounting Options
- Baxter—
- XYD-HFfloor
Safety
Safety Rating
- BaxterISO 10218-1 Cat 3 PLd
- XYD-HF—
Force/Torque Sensing
- Baxternone
- XYD-HF—
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- BaxterNo
- XYD-HF—
Offline Programming
- BaxterNo
- XYD-HF—
Programming Interface
- BaxterROS SDK
- XYD-HFteach_pendant
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- BaxterYes
- XYD-HF—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Baxter$22,000
- XYD-HF$3,205–$3,315
Warranty
- Baxter—
- XYD-HF1 yrs
Lead Time
- Baxter—
- XYD-HF1 wks
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | — |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2012 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $22,000 | $3,205–$3,315 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 1,210 mm | 5,000 mm |
| Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | ±0.2 mm | ±0.02 mm |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 2.2 kg | 20 kg |
| IP Rating (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | IP50 | — |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 7 | 6 |
| Max TCP Speed | 1 m/s | 1 m/s |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 75 kg | 500 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | — | floor |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO 10218-1 Cat 3 PLd | — |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | none | — |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | No | — |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | No | — |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | ROS SDK | teach_pendant |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $22,000 | $3,205–$3,315 |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 1 yrs |
| Lead Time (values differ) | — | 1 wks |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, 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
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Frequently asked
Who makes Baxter and XYD-HF?
Baxter is made by Rethink Robotics, based in US. XYD-HF is made by Xiamen Device Technology Co., Ltd..
How do Baxter and XYD-HF compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Baxter scores 68/100. XYD-HF scores 37/100. 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 XYD-HF?
Baxter has a reach of 1210 mm. XYD-HF has a reach of 5000 mm.
Are Baxter and XYD-HF 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 XYD-HF?
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 XYD-HF 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.