Lite 6 vs YuMi
Side-by-side comparison of Lite 6 (UFACTORY) and YuMi (ABB) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Lite 6China
- YuMiSwitzerland
Year First Available
- Lite 6—
- YuMi2011
Verified Deployments
- Lite 60 Deployments
- YuMi0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Lite 6$2,999
- YuMi$56,316
Availability Status
- Lite 6ACTIVE
- YuMiACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- Lite 60.6 kg
- YuMi0.5 kg
Max TCP Speed
- Lite 60.5 m/s
- YuMi1.5 m/s
Reach
- Lite 6440 mm
- YuMi560 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- Lite 66
- YuMi14
Repeatability
- Lite 6±0.5 mm
- YuMi±0.02 mm
Robot Weight
- Lite 67.2 kg
- YuMi38 kg
Mounting Options
- Lite 6table
- YuMifloor
IP Rating
- Lite 6—
- YuMiIP30
Safety
Safety Rating
- Lite 6CE
- YuMiCat2 PLc
Force/Torque Sensing
- Lite 6joint level all
- YuMinone
TCP Speed (Collaborative)
- Lite 6—
- YuMi1.5 m/s
Duty Cycle
- Lite 624 7 continuous
- YuMi—
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- Lite 6Yes
- YuMiYes
Offline Programming
- Lite 6Yes
- YuMiNo
Programming Interface
- Lite 6teach_pendant, drag_and_drop, code_python, code_ros
- YuMiLead-Through Programming
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- Lite 6iso 9283
- YuMiiso 9283 compatible
Tool Changer Support
- Lite 6manual
- YuMi—
Integrated F/T Sensor
- Lite 6Yes
- YuMiYes
Wrist Power Supply
- Lite 6—
- YuMi24V; 1A
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- Lite 6Python, C++
- YuMi—
ROS Compatible
- Lite 6Yes
- YuMi—
Fieldbus Protocols
- Lite 6Modbus RTU
- YuMiEthernet, Fieldbus
Digital Twin Support
- Lite 6Yes
- YuMiYes
Reliability
MTBF
- Lite 68,000 hrs
- YuMi—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Lite 6$2,999
- YuMi$56,316
CaaS / Month
- Lite 6—
- YuMi$1,000
Warranty
- Lite 61 yrs
- YuMi—
Lead Time
- Lite 64 wks
- YuMi—
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | Switzerland |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2011 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $2,999 | $56,316 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 0.6 kg | 0.5 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 0.5 m/s | 1.5 m/s |
| Reach (values differ) | 440 mm | 560 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 14 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.5 mm | ±0.02 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 7.2 kg | 38 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | table | floor |
| IP Rating (values differ) | — | IP30 |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | CE | Cat2 PLc |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | joint level all | none |
| TCP Speed (Collaborative) (values differ) | — | 1.5 m/s |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | 24 7 continuous | — |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable | Yes | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | teach_pendant, drag_and_drop, code_python, code_ros | Lead-Through Programming |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | iso 9283 | iso 9283 compatible |
| Tool Changer Support (values differ) | manual | — |
| Integrated F/T Sensor (values differ) | Yes | Yes |
| Wrist Power Supply (values differ) | — | 24V; 1A |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python, C++ | — |
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | Modbus RTU | Ethernet, Fieldbus |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | Yes | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| MTBF (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 8,000 hrs | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $2,999 | $56,316 |
| CaaS / Month (values differ) | — | $1,000 |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 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, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, Path Accuracy
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Frequently asked
Who makes Lite 6 and YuMi?
Lite 6 is made by UFACTORY, based in CN. YuMi is made by ABB, based in CH.
How much does Lite 6 cost compared to YuMi?
Lite 6 is listed at $2,999. YuMi is listed at $56,316.
How do Lite 6 and YuMi compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Lite 6 scores 88/100. YuMi scores 100/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of Lite 6 compare to YuMi?
Lite 6 has a reach of 440 mm. YuMi has a reach of 559 mm.
Are Lite 6 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 Lite 6 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
Lite 6 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.