AUBO-i16 vs YuMi

Side-by-side comparison of AUBO-i16 (AUBO Robotics) and YuMi (ABB) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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AUBO-i1662.2

YuMi75.4

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

AUBO-i16China
YuMiSwitzerland

Year First Available

AUBO-i16—
YuMi2011

Verified Deployments

AUBO-i160 Deployments
YuMi0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

AUBO-i16$34,482–$75,575 USD
YuMi$40,000–$51,000 USD

Availability Status

AUBO-i16ACTIVE
YuMiACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Robot Weight

AUBO-i1638 kg
YuMi38 kg

Max TCP Speed

AUBO-i163 m/s
YuMi1.5 m/s

Payload

AUBO-i1616 kg
YuMi0.5 kg

Reach

AUBO-i161,130.5 mm
YuMi560 mm

Degrees of Freedom

AUBO-i166
YuMi14

Repeatability

AUBO-i16±0.03 mm
YuMi±0.02 mm

Mounting Options

AUBO-i16任意角度
YuMifloor

IP Rating

AUBO-i16IP54
YuMiIP30

Safety

Safety Rating

AUBO-i16ISO14644-1
YuMiCat2 PLc

Force/Torque Sensing

AUBO-i16none
YuMinone

TCP Speed (Collaborative)

AUBO-i16—
YuMi1.5 m/s

Ease of Use

No-Code Capable

AUBO-i16—
YuMiYes

Offline Programming

AUBO-i16—
YuMiNo

Programming Interface

AUBO-i16drag_and_drop
YuMiLead-Through Programming

End-Effector

Tool Flange Standard

AUBO-i16—
YuMiiso 9283 compatible

Integrated F/T Sensor

AUBO-i16—
YuMiYes

Wrist Power Supply

AUBO-i16—
YuMi24V; 1A

Software & Connectivity

ROS Compatible

AUBO-i16Yes
YuMi—

Fieldbus Protocols

AUBO-i16—
YuMiEthernet, Fieldbus

Digital Twin Support

AUBO-i16—
YuMiYes

Commercial

Price (USD)

AUBO-i16$34,482–$75,575 USD
YuMi$40,000–$51,000 USD

CaaS / Month

AUBO-i16—
YuMi$1,000

	AUBO-i16cobotAUBO Robotics 62.2Robo Score	YuMicobotABB 75.4Robo Score
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country (values differ)	China	Switzerland
Year First Available (values differ)	—	2011
Verified Deployments	0 Deployments	0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price (values differ)	$34,482–$75,575 USD	$40,000–$51,000 USD
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight (priority for Home & Household buyers)	38 kg	38 kg
Max TCP Speed (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ)	3 m/s	1.5 m/s
Payload (values differ)	16 kg	0.5 kg
Reach (values differ)	1,130.5 mm	560 mm
Degrees of Freedom (values differ)	6	14
Repeatability (values differ)	±0.03 mm	±0.02 mm
Mounting Options (values differ)	任意角度	floor
IP Rating (values differ)	IP54	IP30
Safety
Safety Rating (values differ)	ISO14644-1	Cat2 PLc
Force/Torque Sensing	none	none
TCP Speed (Collaborative) (values differ)	—	1.5 m/s
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable (values differ)	—	Yes
Offline Programming (values differ)	—	No
Programming Interface (values differ)	drag_and_drop	Lead-Through Programming
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard (values differ)	—	iso 9283 compatible
Integrated F/T Sensor (values differ)	—	Yes
Wrist Power Supply (values differ)	—	24V; 1A
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible (values differ)	Yes	—
Fieldbus Protocols (values differ)	—	Ethernet, Fieldbus
Digital Twin Support (values differ)	—	Yes
Commercial
Price (USD) (values differ)	$34,482–$75,575 USD	$40,000–$51,000 USD
CaaS / Month (values differ)	—	$1,000

Insufficient data for full comparison

The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Duty Cycle, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, Tool Changer Support, SDK Languages, MTBF, Path Accuracy, Warranty, Lead Time

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ROI Comparison

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Robots (fleet)

Hours / day

Labor $/hr (USD)

Days / year

Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000

Metric	AUBO-i16	YuMi
Investment	$55,029	$45,500
Payback period	13.2 mo	10.9 mo
Net savings (5 yr)	$194,972	$204,500
ROI (5 yr)	+354%	+449%

Estimates labor-cost displacement only — not a full total cost of ownership. Actual ROI depends on integration, maintenance, training, downtime, and task fit. Converted currencies are indicative; USD is the price of record.

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Frequently asked

Who makes AUBO-i16 and YuMi?

AUBO-i16 is made by AUBO Robotics, based in CN. YuMi is made by ABB, based in CH.

How do AUBO-i16 and YuMi compare on the Robo Score?

AUBO-i16 scores 62.2 on the Robo Score. YuMi scores 75.4. The Robo Score is a 0–100 credibility figure blending commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.

How does the reach of AUBO-i16 compare to YuMi?

AUBO-i16 has a reach of 967.5 mm. YuMi has a reach of 559 mm.

Are AUBO-i16 and YuMi in the same category?

Both robots are classified as Cobot on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.

What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Cobot robots?

Hardware cost is one input. Cobot TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: Cobot TCO and Payback Math: Hardware, EOAT, and Zero-Fencing Savings.

What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between AUBO-i16 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: Cobot Vendor Red Flags: Questions That Filter Out the Marketing.

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About this comparison

AUBO-i16 vs YuMi compares two robots in the cobot category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robo Score is calculated.