A different kind of robot
A different kind of robotics company. At Rethink Robotics, we believe manufacturers of all sizes should have an equal opportunity to benefit from a new generation of robots. They should be affordable. They should be safe to operate around people. They should be easy to train and integrate seamlessly into production environments. And most of all, they should help U.S. manufacturers increase production while keeping jobs from migrating overseas. With Baxter™, our flagship production robot, we are rethinking robotics. And we think you will, too.
A different kind of robot. Meet Baxter.
Baxter is the world’s first interactive production robot, and differs from traditional industrial robots in a number of ways. Baxter is designed to safely and intelligently operate directly next to people, without safety caging. It is manually trainable by line workers to perform simple, repetitive production tasks. It can switch between tasks and production lines quickly and easily. It can be set up and integrated in a fraction of the time of typical robots. And its base price of $25,000 makes it affordable for a wide range of companies and applications.
Baxter can handle a wide range of repetitive production tasks, including packaging, material handling, line loading, machine tending and more. And Baxter’s capabilities and performance are continuously improving, thanks to a regular series of downloadable software upgrades which ensure users have access to the latest functionality available. Baxter was one of Time magazine’s top inventions of 2012, and has been featured on 60 Minutes, The Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Wired and hundreds of other well-known media.
What makes Baxter different? Baxter is a groundbreaking solution for manufacturers of all sizes. In addition to its uniquely low price point, Baxter offers six fundamental differences that distinguish it from traditional industrial robots.
360° sonar and front camera for human presence detection
Behavior-based intelligence for ‘common sense’ operation
Fully integrated system for a streamlined integration process
Vision-guided movement and object detection for precision and versatility
Intuitive UI on screen display and navigator on arm
7-degrees-of-freedom per arm for maximum flexibility and range
Compliant joints with force sensing and force control for increased safety
Interchangeable end-effectors for easily switching tasks
Easy training for tasks and object detection by moving arms Pedestal with locking casters for mobility and stability
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No programming. Line workers can train Baxter in minutes, with no expertise in software, robotics or engineering required. In addition, Baxter retrains quickly for fast line changeovers.
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No safety cages. Baxter was designed with a comprehensive safety system which makes it feasible for working without barriers and in close proximity to people in a production environment.
3
Streamlined integration. Baxter is a complete system (hardware, software, controls, UI, safety, sensors) that can quickly and easily be set up, integrated and trained to do its first task.
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Works intelligently. Baxter is designed and programmed to perform a wide range of manufacturing and production tasks; it is aware of its environment, and automatically adjusts to changes.
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Versatile and capable. Baxter was designed to perform simple, repetitive tasks quickly and efficiently, freeing people to focus on higher-level, more value-added activities.
rethink manufacturing. Extensibleoffshoring. platform. Baxter is a rethink complete, yet fully extensible platform rethink robotics. 6 which includes all necessary software,
with updates provided regularly to enhance capabilities and performance.
rethink manufacturing. rethink offshoring. rethink robotics.
Robots with Common Sense™
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Robots with Common Sense™
rethinkrobotics.com 27 Wormwood Street Boston, MA 02210 Telephone: (617) 500-2487
Rethink robots are proudly designed and manufactured in the United States of America. logo measures 44.45 x 32.7 What is shown in black prints white
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Rethink Robotics and Baxter are trademarks of Rethink Robotics, Inc.
[email protected]
A different kind of robot. Meet Baxter.
Baxter is the world’s first interactive production robot, and differs from traditional industrial robots in a number of ways. Baxter is designed to safely and intelligently operate directly next to people, without safety caging. It is manually trainable by line workers to perform simple, repetitive production tasks. It can switch between tasks and production lines quickly and easily. It can be set up and integrated in a fraction of the time of typical robots. And its base price of $25,000 makes it affordable for a wide range of companies and applications.
Baxter can handle a wide range of repetitive production tasks, including packaging, material handling, line loading, machine tending and more. And Baxter’s capabilities and performance are continuously improving, thanks to a regular series of downloadable software upgrades which ensure users have access to the latest functionality available. Baxter was one of Time magazine’s top inventions of 2012, and has been featured on 60 Minutes, The Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Wired and hundreds of other well-known media.
What makes Baxter different? Baxter is a groundbreaking solution for manufacturers of all sizes. In addition to its uniquely low price point, Baxter offers six fundamental differences that distinguish it from traditional industrial robots.
360° sonar and front camera for human presence detection
Behavior-based intelligence for ‘common sense’ operation
Fully integrated system for a streamlined integration process
Vision-guided movement and object detection for precision and versatility
Intuitive UI on screen display and navigator on arm
7-degrees-of-freedom per arm for maximum flexibility and range
Compliant joints with force sensing and force control for increased safety
Interchangeable end-effectors for easily switching tasks
Easy training for tasks and object detection by moving arms Pedestal with locking casters for mobility and stability
1
No programming. Line workers can train Baxter in minutes, with no expertise in software, robotics or engineering required. In addition, Baxter retrains quickly for fast line changeovers.
2
No safety cages. Baxter was designed with a comprehensive safety system which makes it feasible for working without barriers and in close proximity to people in a production environment.
3
Streamlined integration. Baxter is a complete system (hardware, software, controls, UI, safety, sensors) that can quickly and easily be set up, integrated and trained to do its first task.
4
Works intelligently. Baxter is designed and programmed to perform a wide range of manufacturing and production tasks; it is aware of its environment, and automatically adjusts to changes.
5
Versatile and capable. Baxter was designed to perform simple, repetitive tasks quickly and efficiently, freeing people to focus on higher-level, more value-added activities.
rethink manufacturing. Extensibleoffshoring. platform. Baxter is a rethink complete, yet fully extensible platform rethink robotics. 6 which includes all necessary software,
with updates provided regularly to enhance capabilities and performance.
rethink manufacturing. rethink offshoring. rethink robotics.
Robots with Common Sense™
RRD_001.9.12 BD02_01.14
Robots with Common Sense™
rethinkrobotics.com 27 Wormwood Street Boston, MA 02210 Telephone: (617) 500-2487
Rethink robots are proudly designed and manufactured in the United States of America. logo measures 44.45 x 32.7 What is shown in black prints white
.12
Rethink Robotics and Baxter are trademarks of Rethink Robotics, Inc.
[email protected]
