Rethink Robotics was a robotics company known for developing collaborative robots, or cobots, designed to work alongside humans in various industrial settings. Their flagship products, Baxter and Sawyer, featured advanced sensors and user-friendly interfaces, allowing them to perform tasks such as assembly, packaging, and quality inspection. The company aimed to make automation accessible to small and medium-sized enterprises. Founded in 2008 by Rodney Brooks, a prominent figure in robotics, Rethink Robotics focused on creating robots that could learn from their environments and adapt to new tasks. Despite its innovative approach, the company faced challenges in the competitive robotics market and ultimately ceased operations in 2018.