ARM vs YuMi
Side-by-side comparison of ARM (RE2) and YuMi (ABB) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ARM—
- YuMiSwitzerland
Year First Available
- ARM2010
- YuMi2011
Verified Deployments
- ARM0 Deployments
- YuMi0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- ARM$500,000
- YuMi$56,316
Battery / Shift Runtime
- ARM8 hrs
- YuMi—
Availability Status
- ARMACTIVE
- YuMiACTIVE
Cross-Category Comparison
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | Switzerland |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2010 | 2011 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $500,000 | $56,316 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 8 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
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Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes ARM and YuMi?
ARM is made by RE2. YuMi is made by ABB, based in CH.
When were ARM and YuMi launched?
ARM launched in 2010. YuMi launched in 2011.
How much does ARM cost compared to YuMi?
ARM is listed at $500,000. YuMi is listed at $56,316.
How do ARM and YuMi compare on the Robolist Product Score?
ARM scores 56/100. YuMi scores 59/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are ARM and YuMi comparable?
ARM is categorized as Research; YuMi as Cobot. The Product Score is calculated per category, so the absolute scores reflect their respective category tiers.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Research And Cobot robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Research And Cobot TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: The real cost of a research platform.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between ARM and YuMi?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: The research-robot procurement RFP: questions and red flags.
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About this comparison
ARM vs YuMi compares two robots in the research and cobot categories. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robolist Product Score is calculated.