The invention relates to a glass base plate transfer device, which comprises a position detector, a moving device, a transport arm, and an arm control unit, wherein said position detector is used to detect the position deflection of glass base plate relative to one reference point; the moving device drives the position detector to move relative to the glass base plate; the transport arm is used to transport the glass base plate from the first position to the second position; the arm control unit, according to said position deflection, compensates and correct the moving path of transport arm.