United States · founded 2008
Rethink Robotics
Founded in 2008, this firm innovated collaborative robots designed to work safely alongside people. Their adaptive machines aimed to make automation accessible to smaller manufacturers.
Platforms from Rethink Robotics
Baxter
Baxter was a dual-arm collaborative robot engineered for safe operation alongside human workers on factory floors. Its design prioritised ease of programming through physical guidance and featured a screen to communicate operational intent. A research variant offered a ROS-based software interface for academic use.
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Sawyer
Sawyer was a single-arm collaborative robot designed for precision manufacturing processes, such as machine tending. Its integrated force sensing allowed for compliant motion and safe operation in proximity to human workers without requiring safety caging.
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