Sawyer vs Weyer Collaborative Robot
Side-by-side comparison of Sawyer (Rethink Robotics) and Weyer Collaborative Robot (Shanghai Weyer Electric Co. Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- SawyerUnited States
- Weyer Collaborative Robot—
Year First Available
- Sawyer2015
- Weyer Collaborative Robot2015
Verified Deployments
- Sawyer0 Deployments
- Weyer Collaborative Robot0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Sawyer$34,900
- Weyer Collaborative Robot$29,000
Availability Status
- SawyerACTIVE
- Weyer Collaborative RobotACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- Sawyer19 kg
- Weyer Collaborative Robot19 kg
Max TCP Speed
- Sawyer1.5 m/s
- Weyer Collaborative Robot—
Payload
- Sawyer4 kg
- Weyer Collaborative Robot4 kg
Reach
- Sawyer1,260 mm
- Weyer Collaborative Robot1,000 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- Sawyer7
- Weyer Collaborative Robot7
Repeatability
- Sawyer±0.01 mm
- Weyer Collaborative Robot—
Mounting Options
- Sawyerfloor, ceiling, wall
- Weyer Collaborative Robot—
IP Rating
- SawyerIP54
- Weyer Collaborative Robot—
Safety
Safety Rating
- SawyerCat3 PLd
- Weyer Collaborative RobotISO9001, IATF16949, UL, CE
Force/Torque Sensing
- Sawyerjoint level all
- Weyer Collaborative Robotintegrated wrist ft
TCP Speed (Collaborative)
- Sawyer0.5 m/s
- Weyer Collaborative Robot—
Power/Force Limiting
- Sawyer150 N
- Weyer Collaborative Robot—
Safety I/O Pairs
- Sawyer2
- Weyer Collaborative Robot—
Duty Cycle
- Sawyer24 7 continuous
- Weyer Collaborative Robot—
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- Sawyer2 hrs
- Weyer Collaborative Robot—
Time to Redeploy
- Sawyer10 min
- Weyer Collaborative Robot—
No-Code Capable
- SawyerYes
- Weyer Collaborative RobotNo
Offline Programming
- SawyerYes
- Weyer Collaborative RobotNo
Programming Interface
- Sawyerteach_pendant, drag_and_drop, code_python, code_ros
- Weyer Collaborative RobotIntera
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- Sawyeriso 9283 compatible
- Weyer Collaborative Robot—
Tool Changer Support
- Sawyerautomatic
- Weyer Collaborative Robot—
Integrated F/T Sensor
- SawyerYes
- Weyer Collaborative Robot—
Wrist Power Supply
- Sawyer24V DC + 6 bar pneumatic
- Weyer Collaborative Robot—
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- SawyerPython, C++, FANUC KAREL, .NET
- Weyer Collaborative Robot—
ROS Compatible
- SawyerYes
- Weyer Collaborative Robot—
Fieldbus Protocols
- SawyerModbus TCP, TCP/IP
- Weyer Collaborative Robot—
Digital Twin Support
- SawyerYes
- Weyer Collaborative Robot—
Reliability
MTBF
- Sawyer90,000 hrs
- Weyer Collaborative Robot—
Path Accuracy
- Sawyer±0.02 mm
- Weyer Collaborative Robot—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Sawyer$34,900
- Weyer Collaborative Robot$29,000
Warranty
- Sawyer3 yrs
- Weyer Collaborative Robot—
Lead Time
- Sawyer6 wks
- Weyer Collaborative Robot—
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | — |
| Year First Available | 2015 | 2015 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $34,900 | $29,000 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) | 19 kg | 19 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 1.5 m/s | — |
| Payload (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) | 4 kg | 4 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,260 mm | 1,000 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 7 | 7 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.01 mm | — |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor, ceiling, wall | — |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP54 | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | Cat3 PLd | ISO9001, IATF16949, UL, CE |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | joint level all | integrated wrist ft |
| 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 | No |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | teach_pendant, drag_and_drop, code_python, code_ros | Intera |
| 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 | $29,000 |
| Warranty (values differ) | 3 yrs | — |
| Lead Time (values differ) | 6 wks | — |
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Frequently asked
Who makes Sawyer and Weyer Collaborative Robot?
Sawyer is made by Rethink Robotics, based in US. Weyer Collaborative Robot is made by Shanghai Weyer Electric Co. Ltd..
When were Sawyer and Weyer Collaborative Robot launched?
Sawyer launched in 2015. Weyer Collaborative Robot launched in 2015.
How much does Sawyer cost compared to Weyer Collaborative Robot?
Sawyer is listed at $34,900. Weyer Collaborative Robot is listed at $29,000.
How do Sawyer and Weyer Collaborative Robot compare on the Robo Index?
Sawyer scores 98/100. Weyer Collaborative Robot scores 77/100. The Robo Index blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of Sawyer compare to Weyer Collaborative Robot?
Sawyer has a reach of 1260 mm. Weyer Collaborative Robot has a reach of 1000 mm.
Are Sawyer and Weyer Collaborative Robot 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 Weyer Collaborative Robot?
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 Weyer Collaborative Robot 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 Robo Index is calculated.