A revolutionary new robot now in reach of Australian Manufacturers

Until now, production robots have been separated from people by protective cges, programmed by specialised engineers, and often affordable by only large scale manufacturers.

With efficiency in production cost critical for Australian manufacturers to compete with offshore competition, Baxter, a ‘collaborative robot’ could be the edge manufactures of all sizes are looking for.  

Working alongside people uncaged, Baxter completes repetitive production tasks that are typically difficult or expensive to automate, freeing up human operators to focus on more value-added jobs.

Created by US based Rethink Robotics in 2012, Baxter fulfills its creators vision to make robotics more accessible, usable and practical.

Baxter is intelligent and intuitive - any human operator can simply teach Baxter how to carry out a required task, which is stored in it’s memory to perform again in the future.  Furthermore, Baxter is mobile and can be retasked and redeployed as required throughout a manufacturing facility. 

As the Authorised Integrator of Baxter Robots in Australia, SAGE Automation works with companies to maximum their return on investment. 

When integrating Baxter into a process, SAGE first examines the current situation, looking at possible tasks for Baxter and which will optimise the overall process.  SAGE can also integrate Baxter with other control systems if required and provide ongoing support and training.   

SAGE Automation is the Authorised Integrator of Baxter Robots in Australia. To find out more, call 1300 007 243 or email marketing@gotoSAGE.com

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:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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. 
• 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. 
• Extendible platform  Baxter is a complete, yet fully extendible platform which includes all necessary software, with updates provided regularly to enhance capabilities and performance.