HCR-12 vs YuMi
Side-by-side comparison of HCR-12 (Hanwha Precision Machinery Co., Ltd. — Robotics Division) and YuMi (ABB) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- HCR-12South Korea
- YuMiSwitzerland
Year First Available
- HCR-122016
- YuMi2011
Verified Deployments
- HCR-120 Deployments
- YuMi0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- HCR-12$22,000–$30,000
- YuMi$56,316
Availability Status
- HCR-12ACTIVE
- YuMiACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- HCR-1212 kg
- YuMi0.5 kg
Max TCP Speed
- HCR-121 m/s
- YuMi1.5 m/s
Reach
- HCR-121,300 mm
- YuMi560 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- HCR-126
- YuMi14
Repeatability
- HCR-12±0.1 mm
- YuMi±0.02 mm
Robot Weight
- HCR-1251 kg
- YuMi38 kg
Mounting Options
- HCR-12floor, wall, ceiling
- YuMifloor
IP Rating
- HCR-12IP54
- YuMiIP30
Safety
Safety Rating
- HCR-12ISO/TS 15066
- YuMiCat2 PLc
Force/Torque Sensing
- HCR-12none
- YuMinone
TCP Speed (Collaborative)
- HCR-12—
- YuMi1.5 m/s
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- HCR-120.5 hrs
- YuMi—
No-Code Capable
- HCR-12—
- YuMiYes
Offline Programming
- HCR-12—
- YuMiNo
Programming Interface
- HCR-12teach_pendant
- YuMiLead-Through Programming
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- HCR-12—
- YuMiiso 9283 compatible
Integrated F/T Sensor
- HCR-12—
- YuMiYes
Wrist Power Supply
- HCR-12—
- YuMi24V; 1A
Software & Connectivity
Fieldbus Protocols
- HCR-12TCP/IP, Mobus TCP
- YuMiEthernet, Fieldbus
Digital Twin Support
- HCR-12—
- YuMiYes
Commercial
Price (USD)
- HCR-12$22,000–$30,000
- YuMi$56,316
CaaS / Month
- HCR-12—
- YuMi$1,000
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | South Korea | Switzerland |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2016 | 2011 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $22,000–$30,000 | $56,316 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 12 kg | 0.5 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 1 m/s | 1.5 m/s |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,300 mm | 560 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 14 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.1 mm | ±0.02 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 51 kg | 38 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor, wall, ceiling | floor |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP54 | IP30 |
| 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 | ||
| Setup Time (values differ) | 0.5 hrs | — |
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | — | No |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | teach_pendant | 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) | TCP/IP, Mobus TCP | Ethernet, Fieldbus |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $22,000–$30,000 | $56,316 |
| 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, Time to Redeploy, Tool Changer Support, SDK Languages, ROS Compatible, MTBF, Path Accuracy, Warranty, Lead Time
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Frequently asked
Who makes HCR-12 and YuMi?
HCR-12 is made by Hanwha Precision Machinery Co., Ltd. — Robotics Division, based in KR. YuMi is made by ABB, based in CH.
When were HCR-12 and YuMi launched?
HCR-12 launched in 2016. YuMi launched in 2011.
How do HCR-12 and YuMi compare on the Robolist Product Score?
HCR-12 scores 29/100. YuMi scores 59/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of HCR-12 compare to YuMi?
HCR-12 has a reach of 1300 mm. YuMi has a reach of 559 mm.
Are HCR-12 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 HCR-12 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
HCR-12 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 Robolist Product Score is calculated.