MiniCobo vs Single Arm YuMi®
Side-by-side comparison of MiniCobo (Jaka) and Single Arm YuMi® (ABB) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- MiniCoboChina
- Single Arm YuMi®Switzerland
Year First Available
- MiniCobo2014
- Single Arm YuMi®—
Verified Deployments
- MiniCobo0 Deployments
- Single Arm YuMi®0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- MiniCobo$13,313 USD
- Single Arm YuMi®$30,302–$31,000 USD
Availability Status
- MiniCoboACTIVE
- Single Arm YuMi®ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- MiniCobo1 kg
- Single Arm YuMi®0.5 kg
Max TCP Speed
- MiniCobo1.5 m/s
- Single Arm YuMi®1 m/s
Reach
- MiniCobo580 mm
- Single Arm YuMi®559 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- MiniCobo6
- Single Arm YuMi®7
Repeatability
- MiniCobo±0.1 mm
- Single Arm YuMi®±0.03 mm
Robot Weight
- MiniCobo9.4 kg
- Single Arm YuMi®9.5 kg
Mounting Options
- MiniCobofloor, ceiling, wall
- Single Arm YuMi®ceiling, table, wall
IP Rating
- MiniCoboIP54
- Single Arm YuMi®—
Safety
Safety Rating
- MiniCoboISO/TS 15066
- Single Arm YuMi®ISO 10218-1, ISO/TS 15066, CE
Force/Torque Sensing
- MiniCobonone
- Single Arm YuMi®Yes
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- MiniCobo—
- Single Arm YuMi®2 hrs
No-Code Capable
- MiniCoboYes
- Single Arm YuMi®Yes
Offline Programming
- MiniCoboNo
- Single Arm YuMi®No
Programming Interface
- MiniCoboGraphic Programming
- Single Arm YuMi®Wizard easy programming, lead-through programming
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- MiniCoboISO 9409-1-A50
- Single Arm YuMi®—
Software & Connectivity
Fieldbus Protocols
- MiniCoboEtherCAT, Profinet
- Single Arm YuMi®—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- MiniCobo$13,313 USD
- Single Arm YuMi®$30,302–$31,000 USD
Warranty
- MiniCobo2 yrs
- Single Arm YuMi®2 yrs
Lead Time
- MiniCobo—
- Single Arm YuMi®4 wks
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | Switzerland |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2014 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $13,313 USD | $30,302–$31,000 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 1 kg | 0.5 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 1.5 m/s | 1 m/s |
| Reach (values differ) | 580 mm | 559 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 7 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.1 mm | ±0.03 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 9.4 kg | 9.5 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor, ceiling, wall | ceiling, table, wall |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP54 | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO/TS 15066 | ISO 10218-1, ISO/TS 15066, CE |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | none | Yes |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Setup Time (values differ) | — | 2 hrs |
| No-Code Capable | Yes | Yes |
| Offline Programming | No | No |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | Graphic Programming | Wizard easy programming, lead-through programming |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | ISO 9409-1-A50 | — |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | EtherCAT, Profinet | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $13,313 USD | $30,302–$31,000 USD |
| Warranty | 2 yrs | 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, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Duty Cycle, Time to Redeploy, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, ROS Compatible, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month
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 | MiniCobo | Single Arm YuMi® |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $13,313 | $30,651 |
| Payback period | 3.2 mo | 7.4 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $236,688 | $219,349 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +1778% | +716% |
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 MiniCobo and Single Arm YuMi®?
MiniCobo is made by Jaka, based in CN. Single Arm YuMi® is made by ABB, based in CH.
How do MiniCobo and Single Arm YuMi® compare on the Robo Index?
MiniCobo grades AA on the Robo Index. Single Arm 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 MiniCobo compare to Single Arm YuMi®?
MiniCobo has a reach of 580 mm. Single Arm YuMi® has a reach of 600 mm.
Are MiniCobo and Single Arm 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 MiniCobo and Single Arm 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
MiniCobo vs Single Arm 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.