Magician Lite vs YuMi
Side-by-side comparison of Magician Lite (Shenzhen Yuejiang Technology Co., Ltd.) and YuMi (ABB) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Magician LiteChina
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- YuMiSwitzerland
Year First Available
- Magician Lite2015
- YuMi2011
Verified Deployments
- Magician Lite0 Deployments
- YuMi0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Magician Lite$995–$999
- YuMi$56,316
Availability Status
- Magician LiteACTIVE
- YuMiACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- Magician Lite0.3 kg
- YuMi0.5 kg
Max TCP Speed
- Magician Lite—
- YuMi1.5 m/s
Reach
- Magician Lite340 mm
- YuMi560 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- Magician Lite4
- YuMi14
Repeatability
- Magician Lite±0.02 mm
- YuMi±0.02 mm
Robot Weight
- Magician Lite2.4 kg
- YuMi38 kg
Mounting Options
- Magician Lite—
- YuMifloor
IP Rating
- Magician Lite—
- YuMiIP30
Safety
Safety Rating
- Magician Lite—
- YuMiCat2 PLc
Force/Torque Sensing
- Magician Litenone
- YuMinone
TCP Speed (Collaborative)
- Magician Lite—
- YuMi1.5 m/s
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- Magician Lite—
- YuMiYes
Offline Programming
- Magician Lite—
- YuMiNo
Programming Interface
- Magician Litecode_python
- YuMiLead-Through Programming
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- Magician Lite—
- YuMiiso 9283 compatible
Integrated F/T Sensor
- Magician Lite—
- YuMiYes
Wrist Power Supply
- Magician Lite—
- YuMi24V; 1A
Software & Connectivity
Fieldbus Protocols
- Magician Lite—
- YuMiEthernet, Fieldbus
Digital Twin Support
- Magician Lite—
- YuMiYes
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Magician Lite$995–$999
- YuMi$56,316
CaaS / Month
- Magician Lite—
- YuMi$1,000
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | Switzerland |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | 2011 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $995–$999 | $56,316 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 0.3 kg | 0.5 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | — | 1.5 m/s |
| Reach (values differ) | 340 mm | 560 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 4 | 14 |
| Repeatability | ±0.02 mm | ±0.02 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 2.4 kg | 38 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | — | floor |
| IP Rating (values differ) | — | IP30 |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | — | 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) | code_python | 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 | ||
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | — | Ethernet, Fieldbus |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $995–$999 | $56,316 |
| 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, ROS Compatible, MTBF, Path Accuracy, Warranty, Lead Time
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Frequently asked
Who makes Magician Lite and YuMi?
Magician Lite is made by Shenzhen Yuejiang Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN. YuMi is made by ABB, based in CH.
When were Magician Lite and YuMi launched?
Magician Lite launched in 2015. YuMi launched in 2011.
How do Magician Lite and YuMi compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Magician Lite scores 65/100. YuMi scores 100/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of Magician Lite compare to YuMi?
Magician Lite has a reach of 340 mm. YuMi has a reach of 559 mm.
Are Magician Lite 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 Magician Lite 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
Magician Lite 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 Robolist Product Score is calculated.