DESCRIPTION
Baxter is a Ground from Rethink Robotics. It is built for Assembly, Pick-and-place, Research. Key figures: 75 kg, 2.2 kg payload, 16 degrees of freedom, released 2012.
Dual-arm collaborative robot with an animated screen face and two force-sensing 7-DOF arms, designed to work cage-free beside people on packing, loading and machine-tending tasks.
FEATURES
- Two 7-DOF compliant arms (16 DOF total incl. 2-DOF head)
- series-elastic actuators for safe, force-limited motion
- head camera plus sonar ring and wrist cameras
- trained by physical demonstration
- widely adopted as a research platform (via the SDK/ROS). Each 7-DOF arm reaches ~1210 mm with ~2.2 kg payload.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Physical | |
| Weight | 75 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | H 940 mm |
| Payload | 2.2 kg |
| Mobility | |
| Movement Type | Stationary |
| Degrees of Freedom | 16 |
| Sensing & Compute | |
| Sensors | head camera, sonar ring, wrist cameras, joint force sensing |
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Physical | |
| Weight | 75 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | H 940 mm |
| Payload | 2.2 kg |
| Mobility | |
| Movement Type | Stationary |
| Degrees of Freedom | 16 |
| Sensing & Compute | |
| Sensors | head camera, sonar ring, wrist cameras, joint force sensing |
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the Baxter?
Dual-arm collaborative robot with an animated screen face and two force-sensing 7-DOF arms, designed to work cage-free beside people on packing, loading and machine-tending tasks.
Who makes the Baxter?
The Baxter is made by Rethink Robotics, a robotics company based in United States.
How much does the Baxter cost?
Rethink Robotics has not publicly announced pricing for the Baxter. You can enquire through RobotAIGeek for current pricing.
What is the Baxter used for?
The Baxter is designed for assembly, pick-and-place, research, and machine tending. It is used in research, manufacturing, and research & education settings.
What is the payload capacity of the Baxter?
The Baxter has a payload capacity of 2.2 kg.
How much does the Baxter weigh?
The Baxter weighs 75 kg.
How many degrees of freedom does the Baxter have?
The Baxter has 16 degrees of freedom.
When was the Baxter released?
The Baxter was released in 2012.
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