GD5 vs YuMi
Side-by-side comparison of GD5 (Good Robot (Shandong) Automation Equipment Co., Ltd.) and YuMi (ABB) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- GD5—
- YuMiSwitzerland
Year First Available
- GD52022
- YuMi2011
Verified Deployments
- GD50 Deployments
- YuMi0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- GD5$3,940 USD
- YuMi$40,000–$51,000 USD
Availability Status
- GD5ACTIVE
- YuMiACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- GD510 kg
- YuMi0.5 kg
Robot Weight
- GD54.4 kg
- YuMi38 kg
Max TCP Speed
- GD50.3 m/s
- YuMi1.5 m/s
Reach
- GD51,200 mm
- YuMi560 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- GD56
- YuMi14
Repeatability
- GD5±0.02 mm
- YuMi±0.02 mm
Mounting Options
- GD5floor, ceiling
- YuMifloor
IP Rating
- GD5IP20
- YuMiIP30
Safety
Safety Rating
- GD5CE, ISO/TS 15066
- YuMiCat2 PLc
Force/Torque Sensing
- GD5Yes
- YuMinone
TCP Speed (Collaborative)
- GD5—
- YuMi1.5 m/s
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- GD52 hrs
- YuMi—
No-Code Capable
- GD5—
- YuMiYes
Offline Programming
- GD5—
- YuMiNo
Programming Interface
- GD5drag_and_drop, visual_block, code_python, code_ros
- YuMiLead-Through Programming
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- GD5—
- YuMiiso 9283 compatible
Integrated F/T Sensor
- GD5—
- YuMiYes
Wrist Power Supply
- GD5—
- YuMi24V; 1A
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- GD5Yes
- YuMi—
Fieldbus Protocols
- GD5Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP
- YuMiEthernet, Fieldbus
Digital Twin Support
- GD5—
- YuMiYes
Commercial
Price (USD)
- GD5$3,940 USD
- YuMi$40,000–$51,000 USD
CaaS / Month
- GD5—
- YuMi$1,000
Warranty
- GD52 yrs
- YuMi—
Lead Time
- GD54 wks
- YuMi—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | Switzerland |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2022 | 2011 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $3,940 USD | $40,000–$51,000 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 10 kg | 0.5 kg |
| Robot Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 4.4 kg | 38 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 0.3 m/s | 1.5 m/s |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,200 mm | 560 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 14 |
| Repeatability | ±0.02 mm | ±0.02 mm |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor, ceiling | floor |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP20 | IP30 |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | CE, ISO/TS 15066 | Cat2 PLc |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | Yes | none |
| TCP Speed (Collaborative) (values differ) | — | 1.5 m/s |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Setup Time (values differ) | 2 hrs | — |
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | — | No |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | drag_and_drop, visual_block, code_python, code_ros | 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 | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP | Ethernet, Fieldbus |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $3,940 USD | $40,000–$51,000 USD |
| CaaS / Month (values differ) | — | $1,000 |
| Warranty (values differ) | 2 yrs | — |
| Lead Time (values differ) | 4 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, Duty Cycle, Time to Redeploy, Tool Changer Support, SDK Languages, MTBF, Path Accuracy
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 | GD5 | YuMi |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $3,940 | $45,500 |
| Payback period | < 1 mo | 10.9 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $246,060 | $204,500 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +6245% | +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 GD5 and YuMi?
GD5 is made by Good Robot (Shandong) Automation Equipment Co., Ltd.. YuMi is made by ABB, based in CH.
When were GD5 and YuMi launched?
GD5 launched in 2022. YuMi launched in 2011.
How do GD5 and YuMi compare on the Robo Score?
GD5 scores 63.1 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 GD5 compare to YuMi?
GD5 has a reach of 1200 mm. YuMi has a reach of 559 mm.
Are GD5 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 GD5 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
GD5 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.