LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR vs YuMi
Side-by-side comparison of LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR (KUKA Robotics) and YuMi (ABB) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- LBR iiwa 14 R820 CRGermany
- YuMiSwitzerland
Year First Available
- LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR—
- YuMi2011
Verified Deployments
- LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR0 Deployments
- YuMi0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR$35,000 USD
- YuMi$40,000–$51,000 USD
Availability Status
- LBR iiwa 14 R820 CRACTIVE
- YuMiACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR820 mm
- YuMi560 mm
Repeatability
- LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR±0.1 mm
- YuMi±0.02 mm
Payload
- LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR14 kg
- YuMi0.5 kg
IP Rating
- LBR iiwa 14 R820 CRIP54
- YuMiIP30
Degrees of Freedom
- LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR7
- YuMi14
Max TCP Speed
- LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR—
- YuMi1.5 m/s
Robot Weight
- LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR30 kg
- YuMi38 kg
Mounting Options
- LBR iiwa 14 R820 CRfloor, inverted, angle
- YuMifloor
Safety
Safety Rating
- LBR iiwa 14 R820 CRISO/TS 15066
- YuMiCat2 PLc
Force/Torque Sensing
- LBR iiwa 14 R820 CRnone
- YuMinone
TCP Speed (Collaborative)
- LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR—
- YuMi1.5 m/s
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- LBR iiwa 14 R820 CRNo
- YuMiYes
Offline Programming
- LBR iiwa 14 R820 CRNo
- YuMiNo
Programming Interface
- LBR iiwa 14 R820 CRsimulation
- YuMiLead-Through Programming
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- LBR iiwa 14 R820 CRDIN ISO 9409-1-50-7-M6
- YuMiiso 9283 compatible
Integrated F/T Sensor
- LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR—
- YuMiYes
Wrist Power Supply
- LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR—
- YuMi24V; 1A
Software & Connectivity
Fieldbus Protocols
- LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR—
- YuMiEthernet, Fieldbus
Digital Twin Support
- LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR—
- YuMiYes
Commercial
Price (USD)
- LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR$35,000 USD
- YuMi$40,000–$51,000 USD
CaaS / Month
- LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR—
- YuMi$1,000
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Germany | Switzerland |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2011 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $35,000 USD | $40,000–$51,000 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 820 mm | 560 mm |
| Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | ±0.1 mm | ±0.02 mm |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 14 kg | 0.5 kg |
| IP Rating (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | IP54 | IP30 |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 7 | 14 |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | — | 1.5 m/s |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 30 kg | 38 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor, inverted, angle | floor |
| 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 | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Offline Programming | No | No |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | simulation | Lead-Through Programming |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | DIN ISO 9409-1-50-7-M6 | iso 9283 compatible |
| Integrated F/T Sensor (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Wrist Power Supply (values differ) | — | 24V; 1A |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | — | Ethernet, Fieldbus |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $35,000 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, ROS Compatible, 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 | LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR | YuMi |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $35,000 | $45,500 |
| Payback period | 8.4 mo | 10.9 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $215,000 | $204,500 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +614% | +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 LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR and YuMi?
LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR is made by KUKA Robotics, based in DE. YuMi is made by ABB, based in CH.
How do LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR and YuMi compare on the Robo Score?
LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR scores 65.5 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 LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR compare to YuMi?
LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR has a reach of 820 mm. YuMi has a reach of 559 mm.
Are LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR 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 LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR 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
LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR 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.