Side-by-side comparison of Armar 6 (Karlsruhe Institute of Technology) and YuMi (ABB) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Germany | Switzerland |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2017 | 2011 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $87 | $56,316 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 2.5 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
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Frequently asked
Armar 6 is made by Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, based in DE. YuMi is made by ABB, based in CH.
Armar 6 launched in 2017. YuMi launched in 2011.
Armar 6 is listed at $87. YuMi is listed at $56,316.
Armar 6 scores 22/100. YuMi scores 59/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Armar 6 is categorized as Humanoid; YuMi as Cobot. The Product Score is calculated per category, so the absolute scores reflect their respective category tiers.
Hardware cost is one input. Humanoid And Cobot TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: Humanoid TCO: Hardware, Cloud Subscriptions, and the Cost of Teleop Time.
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Vendor Selection for Humanoids: The 10 Questions You Must Ask.
Going deeper — picking the right robot
Humanoid TCO: Hardware, Cloud Subscriptions, and the Cost of Teleop Time
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Vendor Selection for Humanoids: The 10 Questions You Must Ask
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Cobot TCO and Payback Math: Hardware, EOAT, and Zero-Fencing Savings
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Armar 6 vs YuMi compares two robots in the humanoid 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.