NexCOBOT vs YuMi

Side-by-side comparison of NexCOBOT (NexAIoT) and YuMi (ABB) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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NexCOBOT51.9

YuMi75.4

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

NexCOBOTTaiwan
YuMiSwitzerland

Year First Available

NexCOBOT2025
YuMi2011

Verified Deployments

NexCOBOT0 Deployments
YuMi0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

NexCOBOTContact for quote
YuMi$40,000–$51,000 USD

Availability Status

NexCOBOTACTIVE
YuMiACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Payload

NexCOBOT—
YuMi0.5 kg

Reach

NexCOBOT—
YuMi560 mm

Degrees of Freedom

NexCOBOT6
YuMi14

Repeatability

NexCOBOT—
YuMi±0.02 mm

Max TCP Speed

NexCOBOT—
YuMi1.5 m/s

Robot Weight

NexCOBOT3.2 kg
YuMi38 kg

Mounting Options

NexCOBOTwall-mounting, rail
YuMifloor

IP Rating

NexCOBOTIP67
YuMiIP30

Safety

Safety Rating

NexCOBOTCE, FCC Class A
YuMiCat2 PLc

Force/Torque Sensing

NexCOBOT—
YuMinone

TCP Speed (Collaborative)

NexCOBOT—
YuMi1.5 m/s

Duty Cycle

NexCOBOT24 7 continuous
YuMi—

Ease of Use

No-Code Capable

NexCOBOT—
YuMiYes

Offline Programming

NexCOBOT—
YuMiNo

Programming Interface

NexCOBOTcode_python, code_ros, proprietary_app
YuMiLead-Through Programming

End-Effector

Tool Flange Standard

NexCOBOT—
YuMiiso 9283 compatible

Integrated F/T Sensor

NexCOBOT—
YuMiYes

Wrist Power Supply

NexCOBOT—
YuMi24V; 1A

Software & Connectivity

SDK Languages

NexCOBOTPython, C++, ROS
YuMi—

ROS Compatible

NexCOBOTYes
YuMi—

Fieldbus Protocols

NexCOBOTModbus TCP, MQTT
YuMiEthernet, Fieldbus

Digital Twin Support

NexCOBOT—
YuMiYes

Commercial

Price (USD)

NexCOBOTContact for quote
YuMi$40,000–$51,000 USD

CaaS / Month

NexCOBOT—
YuMi$1,000

	NexCOBOTcobotNexAIoT 51.9Robo Score	YuMicobotABB 75.4Robo Score
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country (values differ)	Taiwan	Switzerland
Year First Available (values differ)	2025	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
Payload (values differ)	—	0.5 kg
Reach (values differ)	—	560 mm
Degrees of Freedom (values differ)	6	14
Repeatability (values differ)	—	±0.02 mm
Max TCP Speed (values differ)	—	1.5 m/s
Robot Weight (values differ)	3.2 kg	38 kg
Mounting Options (values differ)	wall-mounting, rail	floor
IP Rating (values differ)	IP67	IP30
Safety
Safety Rating (values differ)	CE, FCC Class A	Cat2 PLc
Force/Torque Sensing (values differ)	—	none
TCP Speed (Collaborative) (values differ)	—	1.5 m/s
Duty Cycle (values differ)	24 7 continuous	—
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable (values differ)	—	Yes
Offline Programming (values differ)	—	No
Programming Interface (values differ)	code_python, code_ros, proprietary_app	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
SDK Languages (values differ)	Python, C++, ROS	—
ROS Compatible (values differ)	Yes	—
Fieldbus Protocols (values differ)	Modbus TCP, MQTT	Ethernet, Fieldbus
Digital Twin Support (values differ)	—	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, Tool Changer Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, Warranty, Lead Time

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ROI Comparison

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Robots (fleet)

Hours / day

Labor $/hr (USD)

Days / year

Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000

Metric	NexCOBOT	YuMi
Investment	No price	$45,500
Payback period	—	10.9 mo
Net savings (5 yr)	—	$204,500
ROI (5 yr)	—	+449%

NexCOBOT 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.

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Frequently asked

Who makes NexCOBOT and YuMi?

NexCOBOT is made by NexAIoT, based in TW. YuMi is made by ABB, based in CH.

When were NexCOBOT and YuMi launched?

NexCOBOT launched in 2025. YuMi launched in 2011.

How do NexCOBOT and YuMi compare on the Robo Score?

NexCOBOT scores 51.9 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.

Are NexCOBOT 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 NexCOBOT 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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NexCOBOT 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.