FR5 vs YuMi
Side-by-side comparison of FR5 (FAIRINO) and YuMi (ABB) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- FR5China
- YuMiSwitzerland
Year First Available
- FR52023
- YuMi2011
Verified Deployments
- FR5—
- YuMi1 Deployment
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- FR5Contact for quote
- YuMi$40,000–$51,000 USD
Availability Status
- FR5ACTIVE
- YuMiACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- FR55 kg
- YuMi0.5 kg
Reach
- FR5922 mm
- YuMi560 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- FR56
- YuMi14
Repeatability
- FR5±0.02 mm
- YuMi±0.02 mm
Max TCP Speed
- FR51 m/s
- YuMi1.5 m/s
Robot Weight
- FR522 kg
- YuMi38 kg
Mounting Options
- FR5any_direction
- YuMifloor
IP Rating
- FR5IP54
- YuMiIP30
Safety
Safety Rating
- FR5CR
- YuMiCat2 PLc
Force/Torque Sensing
- FR5joint level all
- YuMinone
TCP Speed (Collaborative)
- FR5—
- YuMi1.5 m/s
Duty Cycle
- FR524 7 continuous
- YuMi—
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- FR5No
- YuMiYes
Offline Programming
- FR5Yes
- YuMiNo
Programming Interface
- FR5teach_pendant, proprietary_app
- YuMiLead-Through Programming
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- FR5iso 9283 compatible
- YuMiiso 9283 compatible
Tool Changer Support
- FR5manual
- YuMi—
Integrated F/T Sensor
- FR5Yes
- YuMiYes
Wrist Power Supply
- FR524V/1.5A
- YuMi24V; 1A
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- FR5Python, C#, C++
- YuMi—
ROS Compatible
- FR5Yes
- YuMi—
Fieldbus Protocols
- FR5TCP/IP, Modbus TCP, Modbus RTU, Profinet
- YuMiEthernet, Fieldbus
Digital Twin Support
- FR5Yes
- YuMiYes
Commercial
Price (USD)
- FR5Contact for quote
- YuMi$40,000–$51,000 USD
CaaS / Month
- FR5—
- YuMi$1,000
Lead Time
- FR52 wks
- YuMi—
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | Switzerland |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2023 | 2011 |
| Verified Deployments (values differ) | — | 1 Deployment |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $40,000–$51,000 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 5 kg | 0.5 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 922 mm | 560 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 14 |
| Repeatability | ±0.02 mm | ±0.02 mm |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | 1 m/s | 1.5 m/s |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 22 kg | 38 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | any_direction | floor |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP54 | IP30 |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | CR | 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 (values differ) | No | 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 |
| Tool Changer Support (values differ) | manual | — |
| Integrated F/T Sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Wrist Power Supply (values differ) | 24V/1.5A | 24V; 1A |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python, C#, C++ | — |
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | TCP/IP, Modbus TCP, Modbus RTU, Profinet | 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 |
| Lead Time (values differ) | 2 wks | — |
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, MTBF, Path Accuracy, Warranty
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 | FR5 | YuMi |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $45,500 |
| Payback period | — | 10.9 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $204,500 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +449% |
FR5 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 FR5 and YuMi?
FR5 is made by FAIRINO, based in CN. YuMi is made by ABB, based in CH.
When were FR5 and YuMi launched?
FR5 launched in 2023. YuMi launched in 2011.
How do FR5 and YuMi compare on the Robo Score?
FR5 scores 57.0 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 FR5 compare to YuMi?
FR5 has a reach of 922 mm. YuMi has a reach of 559 mm.
Are FR5 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 FR5 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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FR5 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.