GP88 vs Sawyer
Side-by-side comparison of GP88 (Yaskawa) and Sawyer (Rethink Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- GP88Japan
- SawyerUnited States
Year First Available
- GP88—
- Sawyer2015
Verified Deployments
- GP880 Deployments
- Sawyer0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- GP88Contact for quote
- Sawyer$34,900
Availability Status
- GP88ACTIVE
- SawyerACTIVE
Cross-Category Comparison
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2015 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $34,900 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
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Frequently asked
Who makes GP88 and Sawyer?
GP88 is made by Yaskawa, based in JP. Sawyer is made by Rethink Robotics, based in US.
How do GP88 and Sawyer compare on the Robolist Product Score?
GP88 scores 49/100. Sawyer scores 68/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of GP88 compare to Sawyer?
GP88 has a reach of 2236 mm. Sawyer has a reach of 1260 mm.
Are GP88 and Sawyer comparable?
GP88 is categorized as Industrial Arm; Sawyer as Cobot. 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 Industrial Arm And Cobot robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Industrial Arm And Cobot TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: TCO of a 6-Axis Arm Cell: Hardware, EOAT, Integration, Programming.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between GP88 and Sawyer?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Industrial Arm Vendor Selection: Capability Matrices and Proof Points.
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About this comparison
GP88 vs Sawyer compares two robots in the industrial-arm and cobot 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.