Choosing an industrial robotics cobot usually comes down to balancing reach, payload, and how you'll program it. In this group, you have four distinct arms: a new Omron with vision, two used Rethink Sawyers with long reach, and a used Universal Robots UR5e with force sensing. The right pick depends on whether you're loading machines, moving parts, or doing precision insertion.
Quick Take
The Omron TM5-700 is the only new unit here and brings a 6 kg payload plus a built-in vision system. The two Rethink Sawyers give you 4 kg payload and a longer 900 mm reach, with one listing including a gripper and the other listing under 1,400 runtime hours. The UR5e, meanwhile, adds a 6-axis force/torque sensor and tightened repeatability for force-sensitive work.
Listed Price Comparison
| Product | Listed Price | Payload / Reach | Price Bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omron TM5-700 (New) | USD 16,500 | 6 kg / 700 mm | |
| Rethink Sawyer (Gripper Included) | USD 6,995 | 4 kg / 900 mm | |
| Rethink Sawyer (Under 1,400 Hrs) | USD 5,595 | 4 kg / 900 mm | |
| Universal Robots UR5e | USD 21,000 | 5 kg / 850 mm |
Decision Matrix
| Workcell Need | Recommended Unit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Machine tending / CNC loading | Rethink Sawyer (Gripper Included) | Comes with a parallel gripper, 900 mm reach, and built-in vision for reaching into machines and picking parts. |
| Pick-and-place / packaging | Omron TM5-700 | Built-in vision supports visual servoing and inspection; communication options like PROFINET and EtherNet/IP simplify line integration. |
| Precision insertion / force control | Universal Robots UR5e | Integrated force/torque sensor and ±0.03 mm repeatability handle delicate assembly and polishing tasks. |
| Low-cost entry with long reach | Rethink Sawyer (Under 1,400 Hrs) | Lowest listed price in this group and the full package (arm, controller, pedestal, cables, E-stop) with 900 mm reach. |
Product Notes
Omron TM5-700 (New)
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The Omron TM5-700 is the only new arm in this lineup, and that alone removes the usual used-robot uncertainty. It offers a 6 kg payload and 700 mm reach, which suits assembly, packaging, inspection, and logistics. The built-in vision system handles visual servoing, inspections, and measurement, and the graphical programming environment is designed for quick startup. The Plug & Play ecosystem includes communication ports such as EtherNet/IP, MODBUS, and PROFINET, and it can integrate with mobile robots for autonomous machine tending. The main limitation is the shorter reach: at 700 mm, you'll need to position the arm closer to the work area than you would with the 900 mm Sawyers.
Rethink Sawyer (Gripper Included)
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This used Rethink Sawyer includes the electric parallel gripper shown in the listing, so you can start pick-and-place or machine tending without buying a separate end effector. It has seven axes, force sensing in each joint, and a built-in vision system, with a 4 kg payload and 900 mm reach. It runs Intera 5.3 software and also supports SDK mode with ROS. The controller box has a recently changed Bios battery. The trade-off is that it's a used unit, so prior runtime hours are part of the package; you're also taking on the extra complexity of a gripper that you might not need for every job.
Rethink Sawyer (Under 1,400 Hrs)
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This used Rethink Sawyer comes with under 1,400 runtime hours, which gives you a concrete reference point for wear. The package includes the robot arm, controller box, pedestal, cables, and E-stop, so you have a complete system ready to mount. It offers the same 7-axis design, 4 kg payload, 900 mm reach, built-in vision, and force sensing as the other Sawyer listing. It also runs Intera 5.3 or ROS. The limitation is that no gripper is included, so you'll need to source an end effector separately for most handling tasks.
Universal Robots UR5e
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The Universal Robots UR5e is a used e-Series cobot with an integrated 6-axis force/torque sensor and ±0.03 mm repeatability, making it the strong choice for force-sensitive jobs like precision insertion, polishing, and delicate handling. It has a 5 kg payload and 850 mm reach, and the compact Ø149 mm footprint can mount in any orientation. Programming is done through the 12-inch PolyScope touchscreen, which allows hand-guiding and on-screen waypoint teaching. The compromise is that its reach is 50 mm shorter than the Sawyers, and despite the e-Series features, it is still a used unit with prior hours.
Final Recommendation by Use Case
If you need a gripper-ready machine-tending arm, the Rethink Sawyer with gripper at USD 6,995 is the pragmatic choice. If you prefer a new arm with built-in vision and mobile-robot integration, the Omron TM5-700 at USD 16,500 delivers that. If precision force control is your priority, the UR5e at USD 21,000 justifies the higher cost. And if you simply want the longest reach for the lowest listed price, the Rethink Sawyer under 1,400 hours at USD 5,595 is the one to start with.
