FlexLink RC12 vs YuMi
Side-by-side comparison of FlexLink RC12 (FlexLink Systems Inc.) and YuMi (ABB) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- FlexLink RC12Sweden
- YuMiSwitzerland
Year First Available
- FlexLink RC122024
- YuMi2011
Verified Deployments
- FlexLink RC120 Deployments
- YuMi0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- FlexLink RC12Contact for quote
- YuMi$40,000–$51,000 USD
Availability Status
- FlexLink RC12ACTIVE
- YuMiACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- FlexLink RC12—
- YuMi560 mm
Repeatability
- FlexLink RC12—
- YuMi±0.02 mm
Payload
- FlexLink RC1210 kg
- YuMi0.5 kg
IP Rating
- FlexLink RC12—
- YuMiIP30
Degrees of Freedom
- FlexLink RC12—
- YuMi14
Max TCP Speed
- FlexLink RC128 m/s
- YuMi1.5 m/s
Robot Weight
- FlexLink RC12360 kg
- YuMi38 kg
Mounting Options
- FlexLink RC12floor
- YuMifloor
Safety
Safety Rating
- FlexLink RC12ISO/TS 15066
- YuMiCat2 PLc
Force/Torque Sensing
- FlexLink RC12none
- YuMinone
TCP Speed (Collaborative)
- FlexLink RC12—
- YuMi1.5 m/s
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- FlexLink RC12Yes
- YuMiYes
Offline Programming
- FlexLink RC12No
- YuMiNo
Programming Interface
- FlexLink RC12Robot Config drag-and-drop
- YuMiLead-Through Programming
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- FlexLink RC12—
- YuMiiso 9283 compatible
Integrated F/T Sensor
- FlexLink RC12—
- YuMiYes
Wrist Power Supply
- FlexLink RC12—
- YuMi24V; 1A
Software & Connectivity
Fieldbus Protocols
- FlexLink RC12—
- YuMiEthernet, Fieldbus
Digital Twin Support
- FlexLink RC12—
- YuMiYes
Commercial
Price (USD)
- FlexLink RC12Contact for quote
- YuMi$40,000–$51,000 USD
CaaS / Month
- FlexLink RC12—
- YuMi$1,000
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Sweden | Switzerland |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2024 | 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) | — | 560 mm |
| Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | — | ±0.02 mm |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 10 kg | 0.5 kg |
| IP Rating (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | — | IP30 |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | — | 14 |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | 8 m/s | 1.5 m/s |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 360 kg | 38 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor | 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 | No | No |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | Robot Config drag-and-drop | 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) | 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, ROS Compatible, MTBF, Path Accuracy, Warranty, 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 | FlexLink RC12 | YuMi |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $45,500 |
| Payback period | — | 10.9 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $204,500 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +449% |
FlexLink RC12 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.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes FlexLink RC12 and YuMi?
FlexLink RC12 is made by FlexLink Systems Inc., based in SE. YuMi is made by ABB, based in CH.
When were FlexLink RC12 and YuMi launched?
FlexLink RC12 launched in 2024. YuMi launched in 2011.
How do FlexLink RC12 and YuMi compare on the Robo Score?
FlexLink RC12 scores 57.8 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.
Are FlexLink RC12 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 FlexLink RC12 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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FlexLink RC12 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.