Sawyer vs XMRBT-SG01
Side-by-side comparison of Sawyer (Rethink Robotics) and XMRBT-SG01 (Jinhua Xinmai Automation Equipment Co., Ltd) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- SawyerUnited States
- XMRBT-SG01China
Year First Available
- Sawyer2015
- XMRBT-SG01—
Verified Deployments
- Sawyer0 Deployments
- XMRBT-SG010 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Sawyer$34,900
- XMRBT-SG01$9,400
Availability Status
- SawyerACTIVE
- XMRBT-SG01ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- Sawyer4 kg
- XMRBT-SG01—
Max TCP Speed
- Sawyer1.5 m/s
- XMRBT-SG01—
IP Rating
- SawyerIP54
- XMRBT-SG01—
Reach
- Sawyer1,260 mm
- XMRBT-SG01—
Degrees of Freedom
- Sawyer7
- XMRBT-SG016
Repeatability
- Sawyer±0.01 mm
- XMRBT-SG01±0.04 mm
Robot Weight
- Sawyer19 kg
- XMRBT-SG015,500 kg
Mounting Options
- Sawyerfloor, ceiling, wall
- XMRBT-SG01—
Safety
Safety Rating
- SawyerCat3 PLd
- XMRBT-SG01CE
Force/Torque Sensing
- Sawyerjoint level all
- XMRBT-SG01none
TCP Speed (Collaborative)
- Sawyer0.5 m/s
- XMRBT-SG01—
Power/Force Limiting
- Sawyer150 N
- XMRBT-SG01—
Safety I/O Pairs
- Sawyer2
- XMRBT-SG01—
Duty Cycle
- Sawyer24 7 continuous
- XMRBT-SG01—
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- Sawyer2 hrs
- XMRBT-SG01—
Time to Redeploy
- Sawyer10 min
- XMRBT-SG01—
No-Code Capable
- SawyerYes
- XMRBT-SG01No
Offline Programming
- SawyerYes
- XMRBT-SG01No
Programming Interface
- Sawyerteach_pendant, drag_and_drop, code_python, code_ros
- XMRBT-SG01proprietary_app
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- Sawyeriso 9283 compatible
- XMRBT-SG01—
Tool Changer Support
- Sawyerautomatic
- XMRBT-SG01—
Integrated F/T Sensor
- SawyerYes
- XMRBT-SG01—
Wrist Power Supply
- Sawyer24V DC + 6 bar pneumatic
- XMRBT-SG01—
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- SawyerPython, C++, FANUC KAREL, .NET
- XMRBT-SG01—
ROS Compatible
- SawyerYes
- XMRBT-SG01No
Fieldbus Protocols
- SawyerModbus TCP, TCP/IP
- XMRBT-SG01—
Digital Twin Support
- SawyerYes
- XMRBT-SG01—
Reliability
MTBF
- Sawyer90,000 hrs
- XMRBT-SG01—
Path Accuracy
- Sawyer±0.02 mm
- XMRBT-SG01—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Sawyer$34,900
- XMRBT-SG01$9,400
Warranty
- Sawyer3 yrs
- XMRBT-SG01—
Lead Time
- Sawyer6 wks
- XMRBT-SG01—
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $34,900 | $9,400 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 4 kg | — |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 1.5 m/s | — |
| IP Rating (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | IP54 | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,260 mm | — |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 7 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.01 mm | ±0.04 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 19 kg | 5,500 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor, ceiling, wall | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | Cat3 PLd | CE |
| 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 | No |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | teach_pendant, drag_and_drop, code_python, code_ros | proprietary_app |
| 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 | No |
| 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 | $9,400 |
| Warranty (values differ) | 3 yrs | — |
| Lead Time (values differ) | 6 wks | — |
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Frequently asked
Who makes Sawyer and XMRBT-SG01?
Sawyer is made by Rethink Robotics, based in US. XMRBT-SG01 is made by Jinhua Xinmai Automation Equipment Co., Ltd, based in CN.
How much does Sawyer cost compared to XMRBT-SG01?
Sawyer is listed at $34,900. XMRBT-SG01 is listed at $9,400.
How do Sawyer and XMRBT-SG01 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Sawyer scores 68/100. XMRBT-SG01 scores 17/100. 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 XMRBT-SG01?
Sawyer has a reach of 1260 mm. XMRBT-SG01 has a reach of 1900 mm.
Are Sawyer and XMRBT-SG01 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 XMRBT-SG01?
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 XMRBT-SG01 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.