Fanuc CR-4iA Robot vs YuMi
Side-by-side comparison of Fanuc CR-4iA Robot (FANUC) and YuMi (ABB) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Fanuc CR-4iA RobotJapan
- YuMiSwitzerland
Year First Available
- Fanuc CR-4iA Robot—
- YuMi2011
Verified Deployments
- Fanuc CR-4iA Robot0 Deployments
- YuMi0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Fanuc CR-4iA RobotContact for quote
- YuMi$40,000–$51,000 USD
Availability Status
- Fanuc CR-4iA RobotACTIVE
- YuMiACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- Fanuc CR-4iA Robot1,300 mm
- YuMi560 mm
Repeatability
- Fanuc CR-4iA Robot±0.02 mm
- YuMi±0.02 mm
Payload
- Fanuc CR-4iA Robot10 kg
- YuMi0.5 kg
IP Rating
- Fanuc CR-4iA RobotIP67
- YuMiIP30
Degrees of Freedom
- Fanuc CR-4iA Robot6
- YuMi14
Max TCP Speed
- Fanuc CR-4iA Robot—
- YuMi1.5 m/s
Robot Weight
- Fanuc CR-4iA Robot—
- YuMi38 kg
Mounting Options
- Fanuc CR-4iA Robotfloor, inverted, angle
- YuMifloor
Safety
Safety Rating
- Fanuc CR-4iA RobotISO/TS 15066
- YuMiCat2 PLc
Force/Torque Sensing
- Fanuc CR-4iA Robotnone
- YuMinone
TCP Speed (Collaborative)
- Fanuc CR-4iA Robot—
- YuMi1.5 m/s
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- Fanuc CR-4iA RobotYes
- YuMiYes
Offline Programming
- Fanuc CR-4iA RobotYes
- YuMiNo
Programming Interface
- Fanuc CR-4iA RobotPolyScope drag-and-drop
- YuMiLead-Through Programming
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- Fanuc CR-4iA RobotISO 9409-1-A50
- YuMiiso 9283 compatible
Integrated F/T Sensor
- Fanuc CR-4iA Robot—
- YuMiYes
Wrist Power Supply
- Fanuc CR-4iA Robot—
- YuMi24V; 1A
Software & Connectivity
Fieldbus Protocols
- Fanuc CR-4iA RobotEtherCAT, Profinet, EtherNet/IP
- YuMiEthernet, Fieldbus
Digital Twin Support
- Fanuc CR-4iA Robot—
- YuMiYes
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Fanuc CR-4iA RobotContact for quote
- YuMi$40,000–$51,000 USD
CaaS / Month
- Fanuc CR-4iA Robot—
- YuMi$1,000
Warranty
- Fanuc CR-4iA Robot2 yrs
- YuMi—
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| 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 | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 1,300 mm | 560 mm |
| Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) | ±0.02 mm | ±0.02 mm |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 10 kg | 0.5 kg |
| IP Rating (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | IP67 | IP30 |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 14 |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | — | 1.5 m/s |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | — | 38 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor, inverted, angle | floor |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO/TS 15066 | Cat2 PLc |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| TCP Speed (Collaborative) (values differ) | — | 1.5 m/s |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable | Yes | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | PolyScope drag-and-drop | Lead-Through Programming |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | ISO 9409-1-A50 | iso 9283 compatible |
| Integrated F/T Sensor (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Wrist Power Supply (values differ) | — | 24V; 1A |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | EtherCAT, Profinet, EtherNet/IP | 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 |
| Warranty (values differ) | 2 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, ROS Compatible, MTBF, Path Accuracy, Lead Time
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 | Fanuc CR-4iA Robot | YuMi |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $45,500 |
| Payback period | — | 10.9 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $204,500 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +449% |
Fanuc CR-4iA Robot 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 Fanuc CR-4iA Robot and YuMi?
Fanuc CR-4iA Robot is made by FANUC, based in JP. YuMi is made by ABB, based in CH.
How do Fanuc CR-4iA Robot and YuMi compare on the Robo Score?
Fanuc CR-4iA Robot scores 53.4 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 Fanuc CR-4iA Robot compare to YuMi?
Fanuc CR-4iA Robot has a reach of 550 mm. YuMi has a reach of 559 mm.
Are Fanuc CR-4iA Robot 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 Fanuc CR-4iA Robot 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
Fanuc CR-4iA Robot 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.