Q32 vs Sawyer
Side-by-side comparison of Q32 (SHANDONG KAITAI SHOT BLASTING MACHINERY SHARE CO., LTD.) and Sawyer (Rethink Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Q32China
- SawyerUnited States
Year First Available
- Q32—
- Sawyer2015
Verified Deployments
- Q320 Deployments
- Sawyer0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Q32$5,400
- Sawyer$34,900
Availability Status
- Q32ACTIVE
- SawyerACTIVE
Cross-Category Comparison
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2015 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $5,400 | $34,900 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
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Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes Q32 and Sawyer?
Q32 is made by SHANDONG KAITAI SHOT BLASTING MACHINERY SHARE CO., LTD., based in CN. Sawyer is made by Rethink Robotics, based in US.
How much does Q32 cost compared to Sawyer?
Q32 is listed at $5,400. Sawyer is listed at $34,900.
How do Q32 and Sawyer compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Q32 scores 37/100. Sawyer scores 68/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
What is the payload difference between Q32 and Sawyer?
Q32 carries up to 200 kg. Sawyer carries up to 20 kg.
Are Q32 and Sawyer comparable?
Q32 is categorized as Cleaning; 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 Cleaning And Cobot robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Cleaning And Cobot TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: Cleaning robot TCO: hardware, consumables, and human-in-the-loop time.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Q32 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: Cleaning robot vendor evaluation: SLAs, fleet management, and reporting.
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About this comparison
Q32 vs Sawyer compares two robots in the cleaning 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.