R:Falcon vs Sawyer
Side-by-side comparison of R:Falcon (Robop 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
- R:Falcon—
- SawyerUnited States
Year First Available
- R:Falcon2025
- Sawyer2015
Verified Deployments
- R:Falcon0 Deployments
- Sawyer0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- R:Falcon$755
- Sawyer$34,900
Battery / Shift Runtime
- R:Falcon504 hrs
- Sawyer—
Availability Status
- R:FalconACTIVE
- SawyerACTIVE
Cross-Category Comparison
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2025 | 2015 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $755 | $34,900 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 504 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
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Frequently asked
Who makes R:Falcon and Sawyer?
R:Falcon is made by Robop Ltd.. Sawyer is made by Rethink Robotics, based in US.
When were R:Falcon and Sawyer launched?
R:Falcon launched in 2025. Sawyer launched in 2015.
How much does R:Falcon cost compared to Sawyer?
R:Falcon is listed at $755. Sawyer is listed at $34,900.
How do R:Falcon and Sawyer compare on the Robolist Product Score?
R:Falcon scores 69/100. 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 R:Falcon compare to Sawyer?
R:Falcon has a reach of 1000 mm. Sawyer has a reach of 1260 mm.
Are R:Falcon and Sawyer comparable?
R:Falcon is categorized as Security; 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 Security And Cobot robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Security And 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 R:Falcon 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: The security-robot vendor RFP: questions and red flags.
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About this comparison
R:Falcon vs Sawyer compares two robots in the security 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.