MotoMini vs YuMi
Side-by-side comparison of MotoMini (Yaskawa) and YuMi (ABB) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- MotoMiniJapan
- YuMiSwitzerland
Year First Available
- MotoMini—
- YuMi2011
Verified Deployments
- MotoMini0 Deployments
- YuMi0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- MotoMiniContact for quote
- YuMi$40,000–$51,000 USD
Availability Status
- MotoMiniACTIVE
- YuMiACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- MotoMini—
- YuMi560 mm
Repeatability
- MotoMini—
- YuMi±0.02 mm
Payload
- MotoMini—
- YuMi0.5 kg
IP Rating
- MotoMini—
- YuMiIP30
Degrees of Freedom
- MotoMini—
- YuMi14
Max TCP Speed
- MotoMini—
- YuMi1.5 m/s
Robot Weight
- MotoMini—
- YuMi38 kg
Mounting Options
- MotoMinifloor, table
- YuMifloor
Safety
Safety Rating
- MotoMiniCat3 PLd
- YuMiCat2 PLc
Force/Torque Sensing
- MotoMinijoint level all
- YuMinone
TCP Speed (Collaborative)
- MotoMini—
- YuMi1.5 m/s
Duty Cycle
- MotoMinishift limited
- YuMi—
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- MotoMiniYes
- YuMiYes
Offline Programming
- MotoMiniYes
- YuMiNo
Programming Interface
- MotoMiniteach_pendant, drag_and_drop
- YuMiLead-Through Programming
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- MotoMiniiso 9283
- YuMiiso 9283 compatible
Tool Changer Support
- MotoMinimanual
- YuMi—
Integrated F/T Sensor
- MotoMiniYes
- YuMiYes
Wrist Power Supply
- MotoMini24V DC
- YuMi24V; 1A
Software & Connectivity
Fieldbus Protocols
- MotoMiniEtherCAT, Profinet, Modbus TCP
- YuMiEthernet, Fieldbus
Digital Twin Support
- MotoMiniYes
- YuMiYes
Commercial
Price (USD)
- MotoMiniContact for quote
- YuMi$40,000–$51,000 USD
CaaS / Month
- MotoMini—
- YuMi$1,000
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | Switzerland |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2011 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $40,000–$51,000 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | — | 560 mm |
| Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | — | ±0.02 mm |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | — | 0.5 kg |
| IP Rating (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | — | IP30 |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | — | 14 |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | — | 1.5 m/s |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | — | 38 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor, table | floor |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | Cat3 PLd | Cat2 PLc |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | joint level all | none |
| TCP Speed (Collaborative) (values differ) | — | 1.5 m/s |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | shift limited | — |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable | Yes | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | teach_pendant, drag_and_drop | 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 DC | 24V; 1A |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | EtherCAT, Profinet, Modbus TCP | Ethernet, Fieldbus |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | Yes | Yes |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $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, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, 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 | MotoMini | YuMi |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $45,500 |
| Payback period | — | 10.9 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $204,500 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +449% |
MotoMini has no listed price, so payback can't be computed. Contact the manufacturer for a quote.
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 MotoMini and YuMi?
MotoMini is made by Yaskawa, based in JP. YuMi is made by ABB, based in CH.
How do MotoMini and YuMi compare on the Robo Score?
MotoMini scores 55.7 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 MotoMini compare to YuMi?
MotoMini has a reach of 495 mm. YuMi has a reach of 559 mm.
Are MotoMini 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 MotoMini 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
MotoMini 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.