Sawyer
Smart collaborative robot for precise automation tasks
$29,000 – $35,000
Sawyer is a single-arm collaborative robot developed by Rethink Robotics, designed for high-precision tasks in manufacturing and research environments. With 7 degrees of freedom, an integrated vision system, and compliant actuators, it can safely work alongside humans performing machine tending, circuit board testing, packaging, and light assembly. The robot features an embedded Cognex camera in its wrist for visual feedback and uses Intera software for intuitive training and programming.
Released: 2015
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does the Sawyer cost?
- The Sawyer is priced from $29,000 to $35,000 USD. Contact Robozaps for current pricing, volume discounts, and financing options.
- Is the Sawyer available for commercial deployment?
- The Sawyer is deployed and actively used across multiple customer sites. For lead times, evaluation units, and procurement, contact the Robozaps team.
- Who manufactures the Sawyer?
- The Sawyer 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 Sawyer?
- The Sawyer 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 Sawyer?
- Key technical specifications for the Sawyer include: Weight: 19 kg, Degrees of Freedom: 7, Payload Capacity: 4 kg. Full specs are available on this page. Contact Robozaps for a detailed datasheet.
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Deployment Evidence
Sawyer Discontinuation — Internal Assessment
Rethink Robotics ceased operations in 2018; Sawyer is discontinued. Hahn Group acquired intellectual property; no new production. Units in operation were deployed at automotive and electronics manufacturers.
Deployment Readiness
Integration & SDK
- ROS Support
- Supported
- SDK Available
- Supported
- API Docs
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- Supported Platforms
- Linux, ROS 1, Python
Support & Service
Regions
—Support details not available
Specifications
Mechanics
| Degrees of Freedom | 7 |
| Locomotion | Stationary |
Performance
| Payload Capacity | 4 kg |
| Reach | 1260 mm |
| Repeatability | 0.1 mm |
Physical
| Weight | 19 kg |
Sensing
| Sensors | Wrist camera, head camera, force sensors |
Software
| SDK Support | Yes |
| ROS Compatible | Yes |
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