Sawyer Collaborative Robot (Cobot)
Sawyer combines industrial capability with a flexible, easy to use platform for manufacturing, education, research, and robotics innovation. Professionally evaluated, tested, and supported by Cobot Team, Sawyer offers an affordable path to advanced collaborative robotics.
We Still Have Your Back on Sawyer
Sawyer helped introduce a new generation of collaborative robots with its safe, teach-by-demonstration design and approachable programming. Originally developed by Rethink Robotics, it quickly became a favorite in manufacturing facilities, universities, and research labs around the world.
Although the original manufacturer closed its doors, Sawyer remains a capable and proven automation platform. That's where Cobot Team comes in. We professionally evaluate Sawyer robots and provide repair, parts, and technical support across North America, helping customers keep their Sawyer systems running with confidence.
Why Choose Sawyer?
Industrial Performance. Lower Investment
Access a proven industrial robot at a fraction of the cost of buying new. Every Sawyer is professionally evaluated, fully tested, and backed by Cobot Team's support.
Exclusive North American Service & Support
Whether Sawyer is running on a workbench, university lab, or a production floor, Cobot Team is the only team keeping it supported and repaired across North America.
Easy to Learn, Easy to Adapt
Guide Sawyer through a task once, and it learns the motion. Retrain for new jobs in minutes without complex programming, while advanced users can access ROS and Python via the SDK for custom automation.
Built to Sense and See
Force sensing and embedded vision aren't just industrial features; they're what make Sawyer such a rewarding platform to study, teach with, or build your own projects around.
Applications
From assembly and machine tending to robotics research and advanced automation, Sawyer's flexible 7-axis design excels in applications requiring adaptability and safe human collaboration.
Machine Tending
Load and unload CNC machines, lathes, mills, presses, and other equipment. Sawyer's 7-axis arm and force sensing allow it to reach into tight spaces, position parts without damaging them, and operate machine doors, keeping production running with minimal operator involvement.
Research & Education
Ideal for universities, research labs, and workforce training programs. Sawyer supports ROS and Python via an open SDK, making it a flexible platform for robotics education, AI development, computer vision, and human-robot collaboration research.
Innovation & Prototyping
Rapidly prototype automation concepts, evaluate new manufacturing processes, and test robotic workflows before deploying them into production.
Assembly
Perform assembly tasks including part insertion, screw driving, press fitting, and light mechanical assembly. Sawyer's force sensing help ensure accurate assembly while reducing defects and improving product consistency.
Pick, Place and Packing
Pick products from conveyors, bins, or trays and place them into fixtures, kits, or packaging. Sawyer's integrated vision system enables reliable part location and consistent placement for packaging and kitting operations.
Quality Control & Inspection
Automate visual inspection, part verification, and quality checks using Sawyer's integrated vision system and motion control. Detect defects, confirm part presence, and improve inspection consistency while reducing manual inspection time.
Sawyer Cobot Specifications
A closer look at what Sawyer brings to the table, payload, reach, and the specs that make it a flexible platform for labs, workshops, and production lines.
Sawyer Specifications
Payload
8.8 lb (4 kg)
Reach
35.4 in (900 mm)
Weight
42 lb (19 kg)
Degrees of Freedom
7
Repeatability
0.1 mm
Environmental Rating
IP54
Vision
Cognex cameras on wrist with robot positioning system
Software Supported
Intera, SDK
Best For
Machine tending, assembly, pick, place and packaging, research & labs.
Sawyer
Why Choose Cobot Team?
There's only one place to buy a Sawyer you can actually count on. We're the only team in North America that repairs and supports it, so you're not just buying a robot, you're buying somewhere to turn when it needs help.
Exclusive Repair & Support
We're the only team supporting and repairing Sawyer in North America. When something needs fixing, you have somewhere to turn, not an orphaned robot.
Tested the Right Way
Every Sawyer we sell is evaluated and tested before it ships, so a lower price never means a lower bar.
Your Long-Term Automation Partner
Our relationship doesn't end at the sale. We're here for troubleshooting, parts, and keeping your Sawyer running for years to come.