Echo/HY 7-Axis Humanoid Arm Series vs Single Arm YuMi®
Side-by-side comparison of Echo/HY 7-Axis Humanoid Arm Series (Guangdong Huayan Robotics Co.,Ltd.) and Single Arm YuMi® (ABB) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Echo/HY 7-Axis Humanoid Arm SeriesChina
- Single Arm YuMi®Switzerland
Verified Deployments
- Echo/HY 7-Axis Humanoid Arm Series0 Deployments
- Single Arm YuMi®0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Echo/HY 7-Axis Humanoid Arm SeriesContact for quote
- Single Arm YuMi®$30,302–$31,000 USD
Availability Status
- Echo/HY 7-Axis Humanoid Arm SeriesACTIVE
- Single Arm YuMi®ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- Echo/HY 7-Axis Humanoid Arm Series—
- Single Arm YuMi®559 mm
Repeatability
- Echo/HY 7-Axis Humanoid Arm Series±[object Object] mm
- Single Arm YuMi®±0.03 mm
Payload
- Echo/HY 7-Axis Humanoid Arm Series—
- Single Arm YuMi®0.5 kg
Degrees of Freedom
- Echo/HY 7-Axis Humanoid Arm Series7
- Single Arm YuMi®7
Max TCP Speed
- Echo/HY 7-Axis Humanoid Arm Series—
- Single Arm YuMi®1 m/s
Robot Weight
- Echo/HY 7-Axis Humanoid Arm Series—
- Single Arm YuMi®9.5 kg
Mounting Options
- Echo/HY 7-Axis Humanoid Arm Series—
- Single Arm YuMi®ceiling, table, wall
Safety
Safety Rating
- Echo/HY 7-Axis Humanoid Arm SeriesCat3 PLd
- Single Arm YuMi®ISO 10218-1, ISO/TS 15066, CE
Force/Torque Sensing
- Echo/HY 7-Axis Humanoid Arm Seriesjoint level all
- Single Arm YuMi®Yes
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- Echo/HY 7-Axis Humanoid Arm Series—
- Single Arm YuMi®2 hrs
No-Code Capable
- Echo/HY 7-Axis Humanoid Arm Series—
- Single Arm YuMi®Yes
Offline Programming
- Echo/HY 7-Axis Humanoid Arm Series—
- Single Arm YuMi®No
Programming Interface
- Echo/HY 7-Axis Humanoid Arm Seriescode_ros, code_python
- Single Arm YuMi®Wizard easy programming, lead-through programming
End-Effector
Integrated F/T Sensor
- Echo/HY 7-Axis Humanoid Arm SeriesYes
- Single Arm YuMi®—
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- Echo/HY 7-Axis Humanoid Arm SeriesPython, C++
- Single Arm YuMi®—
ROS Compatible
- Echo/HY 7-Axis Humanoid Arm SeriesYes
- Single Arm YuMi®—
Fieldbus Protocols
- Echo/HY 7-Axis Humanoid Arm SeriesEtherCAT
- Single Arm YuMi®—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Echo/HY 7-Axis Humanoid Arm SeriesContact for quote
- Single Arm YuMi®$30,302–$31,000 USD
Warranty
- Echo/HY 7-Axis Humanoid Arm Series—
- Single Arm YuMi®2 yrs
Lead Time
- Echo/HY 7-Axis Humanoid Arm Series—
- Single Arm YuMi®4 wks
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | Switzerland |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $30,302–$31,000 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | — | 559 mm |
| Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | ±[object Object] mm | ±0.03 mm |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | — | 0.5 kg |
| Degrees of Freedom | 7 | 7 |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | — | 1 m/s |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | — | 9.5 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | — | ceiling, table, wall |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | Cat3 PLd | ISO 10218-1, ISO/TS 15066, CE |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | joint level all | Yes |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Setup Time (values differ) | — | 2 hrs |
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | — | No |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | code_ros, code_python | Wizard easy programming, lead-through programming |
| End-Effector | ||
| Integrated F/T Sensor (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python, C++ | — |
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | EtherCAT | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $30,302–$31,000 USD |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 2 yrs |
| Lead Time (values differ) | — | 4 wks |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Year First Available, Battery / Shift Runtime, IP Rating, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Duty Cycle, Time to Redeploy, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer Support, Wrist Power Supply, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month
ROI Comparison
Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.
Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | Echo/HY 7-Axis Humanoid Arm Series | Single Arm YuMi® |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $30,651 |
| Payback period | — | 7.4 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $219,349 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +716% |
Echo/HY 7-Axis Humanoid Arm Series 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 Echo/HY 7-Axis Humanoid Arm Series and Single Arm YuMi®?
Echo/HY 7-Axis Humanoid Arm Series is made by Guangdong Huayan Robotics Co.,Ltd., based in CN. Single Arm YuMi® is made by ABB, based in CH.
How do Echo/HY 7-Axis Humanoid Arm Series and Single Arm YuMi® compare on the Robo Index?
Echo/HY 7-Axis Humanoid Arm Series grades BBB on the Robo Index. Single Arm YuMi® grades AA. The Robo Index is a credibility grade (AAA … C) that blends commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Echo/HY 7-Axis Humanoid Arm Series and Single Arm 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 Echo/HY 7-Axis Humanoid Arm Series and Single Arm 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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Echo/HY 7-Axis Humanoid Arm Series vs Single Arm 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 Index is calculated.