Franka Emika Panda vs YuMi
Side-by-side comparison of Franka Emika Panda (Franka Robotics GmbH) and YuMi (ABB) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Franka Emika PandaGermany
- YuMiSwitzerland
Year First Available
- Franka Emika Panda2017
- YuMi2011
Verified Deployments
- Franka Emika Panda0 Deployments
- YuMi0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Franka Emika Panda$30,000 USD
- YuMi$40,000–$51,000 USD
Availability Status
- Franka Emika PandaACTIVE
- YuMiACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- Franka Emika Panda3 kg
- YuMi0.5 kg
Max TCP Speed
- Franka Emika Panda—
- YuMi1.5 m/s
IP Rating
- Franka Emika PandaIP54
- YuMiIP30
Reach
- Franka Emika Panda1,260 mm
- YuMi560 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- Franka Emika Panda—
- YuMi14
Repeatability
- Franka Emika Panda±0.1 mm
- YuMi±0.02 mm
Robot Weight
- Franka Emika Panda11 kg
- YuMi38 kg
Mounting Options
- Franka Emika Pandafloor, ceiling, wall
- YuMifloor
Safety
Safety Rating
- Franka Emika PandaISO/TS 15066
- YuMiCat2 PLc
Force/Torque Sensing
- Franka Emika Pandaintegrated wrist ft
- YuMinone
TCP Speed (Collaborative)
- Franka Emika Panda—
- YuMi1.5 m/s
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- Franka Emika PandaYes
- YuMiYes
Offline Programming
- Franka Emika PandaYes
- YuMiNo
Programming Interface
- Franka Emika PandaFranka Emika API
- YuMiLead-Through Programming
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- Franka Emika PandaISO 9409-1-A50
- YuMiiso 9283 compatible
Integrated F/T Sensor
- Franka Emika Panda—
- YuMiYes
Wrist Power Supply
- Franka Emika Panda—
- YuMi24V; 1A
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- Franka Emika PandaYes
- YuMi—
Fieldbus Protocols
- Franka Emika PandaEtherCAT
- YuMiEthernet, Fieldbus
Digital Twin Support
- Franka Emika Panda—
- YuMiYes
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Franka Emika Panda$30,000 USD
- YuMi$40,000–$51,000 USD
CaaS / Month
- Franka Emika Panda—
- YuMi$1,000
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Germany | Switzerland |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2017 | 2011 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $30,000 USD | $40,000–$51,000 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 3 kg | 0.5 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | — | 1.5 m/s |
| IP Rating (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | IP54 | IP30 |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,260 mm | 560 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | — | 14 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.1 mm | ±0.02 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 11 kg | 38 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor, ceiling, wall | floor |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO/TS 15066 | Cat2 PLc |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | integrated wrist ft | 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) | Franka Emika API | 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 | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | EtherCAT | Ethernet, Fieldbus |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $30,000 USD | $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, 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 | Franka Emika Panda | YuMi |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $30,000 | $45,500 |
| Payback period | 7.2 mo | 10.9 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $220,000 | $204,500 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +733% | +449% |
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 Franka Emika Panda and YuMi?
Franka Emika Panda is made by Franka Robotics GmbH, based in DE. YuMi is made by ABB, based in CH.
When were Franka Emika Panda and YuMi launched?
Franka Emika Panda launched in 2017. YuMi launched in 2011.
How do Franka Emika Panda and YuMi compare on the Robo Score?
Franka Emika Panda scores 69.8 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 Franka Emika Panda 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 Franka Emika Panda 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
Franka Emika Panda 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.