Sawyer vs YNT CS20-1680 Cobot Palletizer
Side-by-side comparison of Sawyer (Rethink Robotics) and YNT CS20-1680 Cobot Palletizer (SHANDONG UNITY ROBOTICS CO., LTD.) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- SawyerUnited States
- YNT CS20-1680 Cobot PalletizerChina
Year First Available
- Sawyer2015
- YNT CS20-1680 Cobot Palletizer2025
Verified Deployments
- Sawyer0 Deployments
- YNT CS20-1680 Cobot Palletizer0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Sawyer$34,900
- YNT CS20-1680 Cobot PalletizerContact for quote
Availability Status
- SawyerACTIVE
- YNT CS20-1680 Cobot PalletizerACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Repeatability
- Sawyer±0.01 mm
- YNT CS20-1680 Cobot Palletizer±0.04 mm
IP Rating
- SawyerIP54
- YNT CS20-1680 Cobot Palletizer—
Reach
- Sawyer1,260 mm
- YNT CS20-1680 Cobot Palletizer—
Payload
- Sawyer4 kg
- YNT CS20-1680 Cobot Palletizer—
Degrees of Freedom
- Sawyer7
- YNT CS20-1680 Cobot Palletizer6
Max TCP Speed
- Sawyer1.5 m/s
- YNT CS20-1680 Cobot Palletizer—
Robot Weight
- Sawyer19 kg
- YNT CS20-1680 Cobot Palletizer—
Mounting Options
- Sawyerfloor, ceiling, wall
- YNT CS20-1680 Cobot Palletizerfloor
Safety
Safety Rating
- SawyerCat3 PLd
- YNT CS20-1680 Cobot PalletizerCE, ISO 10218-1
Force/Torque Sensing
- Sawyerjoint level all
- YNT CS20-1680 Cobot Palletizer—
TCP Speed (Collaborative)
- Sawyer0.5 m/s
- YNT CS20-1680 Cobot Palletizer—
Power/Force Limiting
- Sawyer150 N
- YNT CS20-1680 Cobot Palletizer—
Safety I/O Pairs
- Sawyer2
- YNT CS20-1680 Cobot Palletizer—
Duty Cycle
- Sawyer24 7 continuous
- YNT CS20-1680 Cobot Palletizercontinuous 24 7
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- Sawyer2 hrs
- YNT CS20-1680 Cobot Palletizer—
Time to Redeploy
- Sawyer10 min
- YNT CS20-1680 Cobot Palletizer—
No-Code Capable
- SawyerYes
- YNT CS20-1680 Cobot Palletizer—
Offline Programming
- SawyerYes
- YNT CS20-1680 Cobot Palletizer—
Programming Interface
- Sawyerteach_pendant, drag_and_drop, code_python, code_ros
- YNT CS20-1680 Cobot Palletizerteach_pendant
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- Sawyeriso 9283 compatible
- YNT CS20-1680 Cobot Palletizer—
Tool Changer Support
- Sawyerautomatic
- YNT CS20-1680 Cobot Palletizer—
Integrated F/T Sensor
- SawyerYes
- YNT CS20-1680 Cobot Palletizer—
Wrist Power Supply
- Sawyer24V DC + 6 bar pneumatic
- YNT CS20-1680 Cobot Palletizer—
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- SawyerPython, C++, FANUC KAREL, .NET
- YNT CS20-1680 Cobot Palletizer—
ROS Compatible
- SawyerYes
- YNT CS20-1680 Cobot Palletizer—
Fieldbus Protocols
- SawyerModbus TCP, TCP/IP
- YNT CS20-1680 Cobot Palletizerethercat
Digital Twin Support
- SawyerYes
- YNT CS20-1680 Cobot Palletizer—
Reliability
MTBF
- Sawyer90,000 hrs
- YNT CS20-1680 Cobot Palletizer—
Path Accuracy
- Sawyer±0.02 mm
- YNT CS20-1680 Cobot Palletizer—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Sawyer$34,900
- YNT CS20-1680 Cobot PalletizerContact for quote
Warranty
- Sawyer3 yrs
- YNT CS20-1680 Cobot Palletizer1 yrs
Lead Time
- Sawyer6 wks
- YNT CS20-1680 Cobot Palletizer—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | 2025 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $34,900 | Contact for quote |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Repeatability (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | ±0.01 mm | ±0.04 mm |
| IP Rating (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | IP54 | — |
| Reach (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | 1,260 mm | — |
| Payload (values differ) | 4 kg | — |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 7 | 6 |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | 1.5 m/s | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 19 kg | — |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor, ceiling, wall | floor |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | Cat3 PLd | CE, ISO 10218-1 |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | joint level all | — |
| 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 | continuous 24 7 |
| 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 | ethercat |
| 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 | Contact for quote |
| Warranty (values differ) | 3 yrs | 1 yrs |
| Lead Time (values differ) | 6 wks | — |
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Frequently asked
Who makes Sawyer and YNT CS20-1680 Cobot Palletizer?
Sawyer is made by Rethink Robotics, based in US. YNT CS20-1680 Cobot Palletizer is made by SHANDONG UNITY ROBOTICS CO., LTD., based in CN.
When were Sawyer and YNT CS20-1680 Cobot Palletizer launched?
Sawyer launched in 2015. YNT CS20-1680 Cobot Palletizer launched in 2025.
How do Sawyer and YNT CS20-1680 Cobot Palletizer compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Sawyer scores 68/100. YNT CS20-1680 Cobot Palletizer scores 24/100. 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 YNT CS20-1680 Cobot Palletizer?
Sawyer has a reach of 1260 mm. YNT CS20-1680 Cobot Palletizer has a reach of 1680 mm.
Are Sawyer and YNT CS20-1680 Cobot Palletizer 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 YNT CS20-1680 Cobot Palletizer?
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 YNT CS20-1680 Cobot Palletizer 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.