FR3 vs YuMi
Side-by-side comparison of FR3 (法奥（苏州）机器人技术股份有限公司) and YuMi (ABB) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- FR3China
- YuMiSwitzerland
Year First Available
- FR32022
- YuMi2011
Verified Deployments
- FR30 Deployments
- YuMi0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- FR3Contact for quote
- YuMi$40,000–$51,000 USD
Availability Status
- FR3ACTIVE
- YuMiACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- FR3622 mm
- YuMi560 mm
Repeatability
- FR3±0.02 mm
- YuMi±0.02 mm
Payload
- FR33 kg
- YuMi0.5 kg
IP Rating
- FR3IP54 (IP66 optional)
- YuMiIP30
Degrees of Freedom
- FR36
- YuMi14
Max TCP Speed
- FR31 m/s
- YuMi1.5 m/s
Robot Weight
- FR315 kg
- YuMi38 kg
Mounting Options
- FR3floor, ceiling, wall
- YuMifloor
Safety
Safety Rating
- FR3Cat3 PLd
- YuMiCat2 PLc
Force/Torque Sensing
- FR3joint level all
- YuMinone
TCP Speed (Collaborative)
- FR3—
- YuMi1.5 m/s
Duty Cycle
- FR324 7 continuous
- YuMi—
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- FR3Yes
- YuMiYes
Offline Programming
- FR3Yes
- YuMiNo
Programming Interface
- FR3teach_pendant, proprietary_app
- YuMiLead-Through Programming
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- FR3iso 9283 compatible
- YuMiiso 9283 compatible
Integrated F/T Sensor
- FR3Yes
- YuMiYes
Wrist Power Supply
- FR324V/1.5A
- YuMi24V; 1A
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- FR3Python, C++
- YuMi—
ROS Compatible
- FR3Yes
- YuMi—
Fieldbus Protocols
- FR3EtherCAT, Modbus TCP, EtherNet/IP
- YuMiEthernet, Fieldbus
Digital Twin Support
- FR3Yes
- YuMiYes
Commercial
Price (USD)
- FR3Contact for quote
- YuMi$40,000–$51,000 USD
CaaS / Month
- FR3—
- YuMi$1,000
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | Switzerland |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2022 | 2011 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (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) | 622 mm | 560 mm |
| Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) | ±0.02 mm | ±0.02 mm |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 3 kg | 0.5 kg |
| IP Rating (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | IP54 (IP66 optional) | IP30 |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 14 |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | 1 m/s | 1.5 m/s |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 15 kg | 38 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor, ceiling, wall | floor |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | Cat3 PLd | Cat2 PLc |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | joint level all | none |
| TCP Speed (Collaborative) (values differ) | — | 1.5 m/s |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | 24 7 continuous | — |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable | Yes | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | teach_pendant, proprietary_app | Lead-Through Programming |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard | iso 9283 compatible | iso 9283 compatible |
| Integrated F/T Sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Wrist Power Supply (values differ) | 24V/1.5A | 24V; 1A |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python, C++ | — |
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | EtherCAT, Modbus TCP, EtherNet/IP | Ethernet, Fieldbus |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | Yes | 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, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, Tool Changer Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, Warranty, Lead Time
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Frequently asked
Who makes FR3 and YuMi?
FR3 is made by 法奥（苏州）机器人技术股份有限公司, based in CN. YuMi is made by ABB, based in CH.
When were FR3 and YuMi launched?
FR3 launched in 2022. YuMi launched in 2011.
How do FR3 and YuMi compare on the Robo Index?
FR3 grades A on the Robo Index. 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.
How does the reach of FR3 compare to YuMi?
FR3 has a reach of 622 mm. YuMi has a reach of 559 mm.
Are FR3 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 FR3 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.
Going deeper — picking the right robot
Cobot TCO and Payback Math: Hardware, EOAT, and Zero-Fencing Savings
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About this comparison
FR3 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 Index is calculated.