Sawyer vs VCR20-1720
Side-by-side comparison of Sawyer (Rethink Robotics) and VCR20-1720 (Hangzhou sili Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- SawyerUnited States
- VCR20-1720—
Year First Available
- Sawyer2015
- VCR20-1720—
Verified Deployments
- Sawyer0 Deployments
- VCR20-17200 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Sawyer$34,900
- VCR20-1720$18,000
Availability Status
- SawyerACTIVE
- VCR20-1720ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- Sawyer4 kg
- VCR20-172020 kg
Reach
- Sawyer1,260 mm
- VCR20-17201,920 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- Sawyer7
- VCR20-17206
Repeatability
- Sawyer±0.01 mm
- VCR20-1720±0.05 mm
Max TCP Speed
- Sawyer1.5 m/s
- VCR20-17201.2 m/s
Robot Weight
- Sawyer19 kg
- VCR20-1720210 kg
Mounting Options
- Sawyerfloor, ceiling, wall
- VCR20-1720floor
IP Rating
- SawyerIP54
- VCR20-1720IP54/IP67
Safety
Safety Rating
- SawyerCat3 PLd
- VCR20-17202006/42/EC
Force/Torque Sensing
- Sawyerjoint level all
- VCR20-1720none
TCP Speed (Collaborative)
- Sawyer0.5 m/s
- VCR20-1720—
Power/Force Limiting
- Sawyer150 N
- VCR20-1720—
Safety I/O Pairs
- Sawyer2
- VCR20-1720—
Duty Cycle
- Sawyer24 7 continuous
- VCR20-1720—
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- Sawyer2 hrs
- VCR20-1720—
Time to Redeploy
- Sawyer10 min
- VCR20-1720—
No-Code Capable
- SawyerYes
- VCR20-1720—
Offline Programming
- SawyerYes
- VCR20-1720—
Programming Interface
- Sawyerteach_pendant, drag_and_drop, code_python, code_ros
- VCR20-1720teach_pendant
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- Sawyeriso 9283 compatible
- VCR20-1720—
Tool Changer Support
- Sawyerautomatic
- VCR20-1720—
Integrated F/T Sensor
- SawyerYes
- VCR20-1720—
Wrist Power Supply
- Sawyer24V DC + 6 bar pneumatic
- VCR20-1720—
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- SawyerPython, C++, FANUC KAREL, .NET
- VCR20-1720—
ROS Compatible
- SawyerYes
- VCR20-1720—
Fieldbus Protocols
- SawyerModbus TCP, TCP/IP
- VCR20-1720—
Digital Twin Support
- SawyerYes
- VCR20-1720—
Reliability
MTBF
- Sawyer90,000 hrs
- VCR20-1720—
Path Accuracy
- Sawyer±0.02 mm
- VCR20-1720—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Sawyer$34,900
- VCR20-1720$18,000
Warranty
- Sawyer3 yrs
- VCR20-17201 yrs
Lead Time
- Sawyer6 wks
- VCR20-1720—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | — |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $34,900 | $18,000 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 4 kg | 20 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,260 mm | 1,920 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 7 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.01 mm | ±0.05 mm |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | 1.5 m/s | 1.2 m/s |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 19 kg | 210 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor, ceiling, wall | floor |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP54 | IP54/IP67 |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | Cat3 PLd | 2006/42/EC |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | joint level all | none |
| TCP Speed (Collaborative) (values differ) | 0.5 m/s | — |
| Power/Force Limiting (values differ) | 150 N | — |
| Safety I/O Pairs (values differ) | 2 | — |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | 24 7 continuous | — |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Setup Time (values differ) | 2 hrs | — |
| Time to Redeploy (values differ) | 10 min | — |
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | teach_pendant, drag_and_drop, code_python, code_ros | teach_pendant |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | iso 9283 compatible | — |
| Tool Changer Support (values differ) | automatic | — |
| Integrated F/T Sensor (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Wrist Power Supply (values differ) | 24V DC + 6 bar pneumatic | — |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python, C++, FANUC KAREL, .NET | — |
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | Modbus TCP, TCP/IP | — |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Reliability | ||
| MTBF (values differ) | 90,000 hrs | — |
| Path Accuracy (values differ) | ±0.02 mm | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $34,900 | $18,000 |
| Warranty (values differ) | 3 yrs | 1 yrs |
| Lead Time (values differ) | 6 wks | — |
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Frequently asked
Who makes Sawyer and VCR20-1720?
Sawyer is made by Rethink Robotics, based in US. VCR20-1720 is made by Hangzhou sili Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd..
How much does Sawyer cost compared to VCR20-1720?
Sawyer is listed at $34,900. VCR20-1720 is listed at $18,000.
How do Sawyer and VCR20-1720 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Sawyer scores 68/100. VCR20-1720 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 Sawyer compare to VCR20-1720?
Sawyer has a reach of 1260 mm. VCR20-1720 has a reach of 1920 mm.
Are Sawyer and VCR20-1720 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 Sawyer and VCR20-1720?
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
Sawyer vs VCR20-1720 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.