Fairino FR16 vs YuMi
Side-by-side comparison of Fairino FR16 (FAIRINO) and YuMi (ABB) — specs, pricing, Robolist Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Fairino FR16China
- YuMiSwitzerland
Year First Available
- Fairino FR16—
- YuMi2011
Verified Deployments
- Fairino FR160 Deployments
- YuMi0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Fairino FR16$11,699
- YuMi$56,316
Availability Status
- Fairino FR16ACTIVE
- YuMiACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
IP Rating
- Fairino FR16IP54
- YuMiIP30
Payload
- Fairino FR1616 kg
- YuMi0.5 kg
Max TCP Speed
- Fairino FR162 m/s
- YuMi1.5 m/s
Reach
- Fairino FR161,034 mm
- YuMi560 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- Fairino FR166
- YuMi14
Repeatability
- Fairino FR16±0.03 mm
- YuMi±0.02 mm
Robot Weight
- Fairino FR1640 kg
- YuMi38 kg
Mounting Options
- Fairino FR16floor, ceiling, wall, inverted
- YuMifloor
Safety
Safety Rating
- Fairino FR16ISO 9283
- YuMiCat2 PLc
Force/Torque Sensing
- Fairino FR16none
- YuMinone
TCP Speed (Collaborative)
- Fairino FR16—
- YuMi1.5 m/s
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- Fairino FR16—
- YuMiYes
Offline Programming
- Fairino FR16—
- YuMiNo
Programming Interface
- Fairino FR16no_code_gui, code_python
- YuMiLead-Through Programming
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- Fairino FR16—
- YuMiiso 9283 compatible
Integrated F/T Sensor
- Fairino FR16—
- YuMiYes
Wrist Power Supply
- Fairino FR16—
- YuMi24V; 1A
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- Fairino FR16Yes
- YuMi—
Fieldbus Protocols
- Fairino FR16Modbus TCP, Modbus RTU, TCP/IP, Profinet
- YuMiEthernet, Fieldbus
Digital Twin Support
- Fairino FR16—
- YuMiYes
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Fairino FR16$11,699
- YuMi$56,316
CaaS / Month
- Fairino FR16—
- YuMi$1,000
Warranty
- Fairino FR161.5 yrs
- YuMi—
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| 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 Range (USD) (values differ) | $11,699 | $56,316 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| IP Rating (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | IP54 | IP30 |
| Payload (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 16 kg | 0.5 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 2 m/s | 1.5 m/s |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,034 mm | 560 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 14 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.03 mm | ±0.02 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 40 kg | 38 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor, ceiling, wall, inverted | floor |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO 9283 | 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) | no_code_gui, 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 | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | Modbus TCP, Modbus RTU, TCP/IP, Profinet | Ethernet, Fieldbus |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $11,699 | $56,316 |
| CaaS / Month (values differ) | — | $1,000 |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1.5 yrs | — |
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, Lead Time
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Frequently asked
Who makes Fairino FR16 and YuMi?
Fairino FR16 is made by FAIRINO, based in CN. YuMi is made by ABB, based in CH.
How much does Fairino FR16 cost compared to YuMi?
Fairino FR16 is listed at $11,699. YuMi is listed at $56,316.
How do Fairino FR16 and YuMi compare on the Robolist Index?
Fairino FR16 scores 43/100. YuMi scores 100/100. The Robolist Index blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of Fairino FR16 compare to YuMi?
Fairino FR16 has a reach of 1034 mm. YuMi has a reach of 559 mm.
Are Fairino FR16 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 Fairino FR16 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
Fairino FR16 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 Index is calculated.