Baxter vs COBOTTA Pro
Rethink Robotics vs DENSO Robotics — specs, price, and data-backed comparison.
QUICK TAKE
- COBOTTA Pro offers the higher payload (12 kg vs 2.2 kg).
- COBOTTA Pro offers the lighter build (29 kg vs 75 kg).
- COBOTTA Pro is the newer platform (2,022 vs 2,012).
SPECIFICATIONS COMPARED
| Baxter | COBOTTA Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Company | Rethink Robotics | DENSO Robotics |
| Category | Ground | Ground |
| Price: | Not announced | Not announced |
| Released: | 2012 | 2022 |
| Weight | 75 kg | 29 kg |
| Payload | 2.2 kg | 12 kg |
| Reach | — | 1.3 m |
| Degrees of Freedom | 16 | — |
| Software / AI | — | WINCAPS Plus + DENSO control software |
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the difference between the Baxter and the COBOTTA Pro?
Baxter is made by Rethink Robotics, while COBOTTA Pro is made by DENSO Robotics. Both are grounds, so the differences come down to price and specifications.
Which has the higher payload, the Baxter or the COBOTTA Pro?
The COBOTTA Pro has the higher payload at 12 kg, compared to 2.2 kg for the Baxter.

