Baxter
Rethink Robotics

Baxter

Collaborative manufacturing robot for flexible automation

$22,000 – $25,000

Baxter is a collaborative industrial robot designed by Rethink Robotics for manufacturing and research applications. Featuring two 7-degree-of-freedom arms, an animated face display, and integrated sensors, Baxter can safely work alongside human workers without safety cages. The robot was designed for small and medium manufacturers seeking affordable, adaptable automation for tasks like material handling, machine tending, packaging, and light assembly.

Released: 2012

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does the Baxter cost?
The Baxter is priced from $22,000 to $25,000 USD. Contact Robozaps for current pricing, volume discounts, and financing options.
Is the Baxter available for commercial deployment?
The Baxter is deployed and actively used across multiple customer sites. For lead times, evaluation units, and procurement, contact the Robozaps team.
Who manufactures the Baxter?
The Baxter is manufactured by Rethink Robotics. Rethink Robotics was a pioneering robotics company founded in 2008 that developed collaborative robots (cobots) designed to work safely alongside humans in manufacturing environments. The company's flagship products, Baxter and Sawyer, were innovative industrial robots featuring adaptive learning capabilities and intuitive programming interfaces that made automation accessible to small and medium-sized manufacturers. Despite initial success and innovation in the collaborative robotics space, Rethink Robotics ceased operations in 2018, though its assets and technology were later acquired and continued under new ownership. Robozaps is an independent broker that can help you source, evaluate, and deploy robots from leading manufacturers including Rethink Robotics.
What type of robot is the Baxter?
The Baxter is categorised as: Industrial Cobots. Robozaps can help you identify the right robot category and vendor for your specific application.
What are the key specifications of the Baxter?
Key technical specifications for the Baxter include: Weight: 75 kg, Degrees of Freedom: 14, Payload Capacity: 2.2 kg. Full specs are available on this page. Contact Robozaps for a detailed datasheet.

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Baxter Discontinuation — Internal Assessment

Rethink Robotics ceased all operations in October 2018; Baxter is discontinued. Existing units continue operating at customer sites but no new production, support, or parts supply.

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Deployment Readiness

28
/100
Commercial Availability
1/10
Certification & Safety
5/10
SDK/API Maturity
6/10
Deployment Evidence
—/10
Integrator Ecosystem
3/10
Service & Support
1/10
Maintenance
8/10
Financing
1/10

Integration & SDK

ROS Support
Supported
SDK Available
Supported
API Docs
View Docs
Supported Platforms
Linux, Ubuntu 14.04, ROS 1 (Indigo), Python

Support & Service

Regions

Support details not available

Specifications

Mechanics

Degrees of Freedom14
LocomotionStationary

Performance

Payload Capacity2.2 kg
Reach1210 mm
Repeatability5 mm

Physical

Weight75 kg
Height1880 mm

Sensing

SensorsCameras, sonar, torque sensors

Software

SDK SupportYes
ROS CompatibleYes

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