CR-15iA vs YuMi

Side-by-side comparison of CR-15iA (FANUC) and YuMi (ABB) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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CR-15iA45.4

YuMi75.4

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

CR-15iAJapan
YuMiSwitzerland

Year First Available

CR-15iA—
YuMi2011

Verified Deployments

CR-15iA0 Deployments
YuMi0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

CR-15iAContact for quote
YuMi$40,000–$51,000 USD

Availability Status

CR-15iAACTIVE
YuMiACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

IP Rating

CR-15iA—
YuMiIP30

Payload

CR-15iA—
YuMi0.5 kg

Max TCP Speed

CR-15iA—
YuMi1.5 m/s

Reach

CR-15iA—
YuMi560 mm

Degrees of Freedom

CR-15iA6
YuMi14

Repeatability

CR-15iA±0.02 mm
YuMi±0.02 mm

Robot Weight

CR-15iA—
YuMi38 kg

Mounting Options

CR-15iAfloor, upside down, wall
YuMifloor

Safety

Safety Rating

CR-15iA—
YuMiCat2 PLc

Force/Torque Sensing

CR-15iA—
YuMinone

TCP Speed (Collaborative)

CR-15iA—
YuMi1.5 m/s

Ease of Use

No-Code Capable

CR-15iA—
YuMiYes

Offline Programming

CR-15iA—
YuMiNo

Programming Interface

CR-15iAteach_pendant
YuMiLead-Through Programming

End-Effector

Tool Flange Standard

CR-15iA—
YuMiiso 9283 compatible

Integrated F/T Sensor

CR-15iA—
YuMiYes

Wrist Power Supply

CR-15iA—
YuMi24V; 1A

Software & Connectivity

ROS Compatible

CR-15iAYes
YuMi—

Fieldbus Protocols

CR-15iA—
YuMiEthernet, Fieldbus

Digital Twin Support

CR-15iA—
YuMiYes

Commercial

Price (USD)

CR-15iAContact for quote
YuMi$40,000–$51,000 USD

CaaS / Month

CR-15iA—
YuMi$1,000

	CR-15iAcobotFANUC 45.4Robo Score	YuMicobotABB 75.4Robo Score
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country (values differ)	Japan	Switzerland
Year First Available (values differ)	—	2011
Verified Deployments	0 Deployments	0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price (values differ)	Contact for quote	$40,000–$51,000 USD
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Arm Mechanics
IP Rating (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ)	—	IP30
Payload (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ)	—	0.5 kg
Max TCP Speed (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ)	—	1.5 m/s
Reach (values differ)	—	560 mm
Degrees of Freedom (values differ)	6	14
Repeatability	±0.02 mm	±0.02 mm
Robot Weight (values differ)	—	38 kg
Mounting Options (values differ)	floor, upside down, wall	floor
Safety
Safety Rating (values differ)	—	Cat2 PLc
Force/Torque Sensing (values differ)	—	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)	teach_pendant	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)	Contact for quote	$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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Hours / day

Labor $/hr (USD)

Days / year

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

Metric	CR-15iA	YuMi
Investment	No price	$45,500
Payback period	—	10.9 mo
Net savings (5 yr)	—	$204,500
ROI (5 yr)	—	+449%

CR-15iA has no listed price, so payback can't be computed. Contact the manufacturer for a quote.

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 CR-15iA and YuMi?

CR-15iA is made by FANUC, based in JP. YuMi is made by ABB, based in CH.

How do CR-15iA and YuMi compare on the Robo Score?

CR-15iA scores 45.4 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 CR-15iA compare to YuMi?

CR-15iA has a reach of 1441 mm. YuMi has a reach of 559 mm.

Are CR-15iA 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 CR-15iA 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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CR-15iA 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.