Nova 5 vs YuMi

Side-by-side comparison of Nova 5 (Dobot) and YuMi (ABB) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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Nova 566.4

YuMi75.4

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

Nova 5China
YuMiSwitzerland

Year First Available

Nova 52019
YuMi2011

Verified Deployments

Nova 50 Deployments
YuMi0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

Nova 5$9,525–$13,790 USD
YuMi$40,000–$51,000 USD

Availability Status

Nova 5ACTIVE
YuMiACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Reach

Nova 5850 mm
YuMi560 mm

Repeatability

Nova 5±0.05 mm
YuMi±0.02 mm

Payload

Nova 55 kg
YuMi0.5 kg

IP Rating

Nova 5IP54
YuMiIP30

Degrees of Freedom

Nova 56
YuMi14

Max TCP Speed

Nova 52 m/s
YuMi1.5 m/s

Robot Weight

Nova 514 kg
YuMi38 kg

Mounting Options

Nova 5任意角度
YuMifloor

Safety

Safety Rating

Nova 5IP54
YuMiCat2 PLc

Force/Torque Sensing

Nova 5none
YuMinone

TCP Speed (Collaborative)

Nova 5—
YuMi1.5 m/s

Ease of Use

No-Code Capable

Nova 5Yes
YuMiYes

Offline Programming

Nova 5No
YuMiNo

Programming Interface

Nova 5drag_and_drop
YuMiLead-Through Programming

End-Effector

Tool Flange Standard

Nova 5—
YuMiiso 9283 compatible

Integrated F/T Sensor

Nova 5—
YuMiYes

Wrist Power Supply

Nova 5—
YuMi24V; 1A

Software & Connectivity

Fieldbus Protocols

Nova 5TCP/IP, Modbus TCP
YuMiEthernet, Fieldbus

Digital Twin Support

Nova 5—
YuMiYes

Commercial

Price (USD)

Nova 5$9,525–$13,790 USD
YuMi$40,000–$51,000 USD

CaaS / Month

Nova 5—
YuMi$1,000

	Nova 5cobotDobot 66.4Robo Score	YuMicobotABB 75.4Robo Score
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country (values differ)	China	Switzerland
Year First Available (values differ)	2019	2011
Verified Deployments	0 Deployments	0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price (values differ)	$9,525–$13,790 USD	$40,000–$51,000 USD
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Arm Mechanics
Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ)	850 mm	560 mm
Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ)	±0.05 mm	±0.02 mm
Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ)	5 kg	0.5 kg
IP Rating (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ)	IP54	IP30
Degrees of Freedom (values differ)	6	14
Max TCP Speed (values differ)	2 m/s	1.5 m/s
Robot Weight (values differ)	14 kg	38 kg
Mounting Options (values differ)	任意角度	floor
Safety
Safety Rating (values differ)	IP54	Cat2 PLc
Force/Torque Sensing	none	none
TCP Speed (Collaborative) (values differ)	—	1.5 m/s
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable	Yes	Yes
Offline Programming	No	No
Programming Interface (values differ)	drag_and_drop	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
Fieldbus Protocols (values differ)	TCP/IP, Modbus TCP	Ethernet, Fieldbus
Digital Twin Support (values differ)	—	Yes
Commercial
Price (USD) (values differ)	$9,525–$13,790 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

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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	Nova 5	YuMi
Investment	$11,658	$45,500
Payback period	2.8 mo	10.9 mo
Net savings (5 yr)	$238,343	$204,500
ROI (5 yr)	+2045%	+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 Nova 5 and YuMi?

Nova 5 is made by Dobot, based in CN. YuMi is made by ABB, based in CH.

When were Nova 5 and YuMi launched?

Nova 5 launched in 2019. YuMi launched in 2011.

How do Nova 5 and YuMi compare on the Robo Score?

Nova 5 scores 66.4 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 Nova 5 compare to YuMi?

Nova 5 has a reach of 850 mm. YuMi has a reach of 559 mm.

Are Nova 5 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 Nova 5 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

Nova 5 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.