OB7-Max 16 vs YuMi
Side-by-side comparison of OB7-Max 16 (Productive Robotics, LLC.) and YuMi (ABB) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- OB7-Max 16United States
- YuMiSwitzerland
Year First Available
- OB7-Max 162025
- YuMi2011
Verified Deployments
- OB7-Max 160 Deployments
- YuMi0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- OB7-Max 16Contact for quote
- YuMi$40,000–$51,000 USD
Availability Status
- OB7-Max 16ACTIVE
- YuMiACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Repeatability
- OB7-Max 16±0.1 mm
- YuMi±0.02 mm
IP Rating
- OB7-Max 16IP30
- YuMiIP30
Reach
- OB7-Max 161,000 mm
- YuMi560 mm
Payload
- OB7-Max 1616 kg
- YuMi0.5 kg
Degrees of Freedom
- OB7-Max 167
- YuMi14
Max TCP Speed
- OB7-Max 16—
- YuMi1.5 m/s
Robot Weight
- OB7-Max 1658 kg
- YuMi38 kg
Mounting Options
- OB7-Max 16table, ceiling, wall
- YuMifloor
Safety
Safety Rating
- OB7-Max 16ISO 10218-1
- YuMiCat2 PLc
Force/Torque Sensing
- OB7-Max 16none
- YuMinone
TCP Speed (Collaborative)
- OB7-Max 16—
- YuMi1.5 m/s
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- OB7-Max 161 hrs
- YuMi—
No-Code Capable
- OB7-Max 16Yes
- YuMiYes
Offline Programming
- OB7-Max 16No
- YuMiNo
Programming Interface
- OB7-Max 16no_code_gui
- YuMiLead-Through Programming
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- OB7-Max 16250 mm
- YuMiiso 9283 compatible
Integrated F/T Sensor
- OB7-Max 16—
- YuMiYes
Wrist Power Supply
- OB7-Max 16—
- YuMi24V; 1A
Software & Connectivity
Fieldbus Protocols
- OB7-Max 16Ethernet IP, TCP/IP, Modbus
- YuMiEthernet, Fieldbus
Digital Twin Support
- OB7-Max 16—
- YuMiYes
Commercial
Price (USD)
- OB7-Max 16Contact for quote
- YuMi$40,000–$51,000 USD
CaaS / Month
- OB7-Max 16—
- YuMi$1,000
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | 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 | ||
| Repeatability (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | ±0.1 mm | ±0.02 mm |
| IP Rating (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) | IP30 | IP30 |
| Reach (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | 1,000 mm | 560 mm |
| Payload (values differ) | 16 kg | 0.5 kg |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 7 | 14 |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | — | 1.5 m/s |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 58 kg | 38 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | table, ceiling, wall | floor |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO 10218-1 | Cat2 PLc |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| TCP Speed (Collaborative) (values differ) | — | 1.5 m/s |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Setup Time (values differ) | 1 hrs | — |
| No-Code Capable | Yes | Yes |
| Offline Programming | No | No |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | no_code_gui | Lead-Through Programming |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | 250 mm | iso 9283 compatible |
| Integrated F/T Sensor (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Wrist Power Supply (values differ) | — | 24V; 1A |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | Ethernet IP, TCP/IP, Modbus | 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, Duty Cycle, 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 | OB7-Max 16 | YuMi |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $45,500 |
| Payback period | — | 10.9 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $204,500 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +449% |
OB7-Max 16 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 OB7-Max 16 and YuMi?
OB7-Max 16 is made by Productive Robotics, LLC., based in US. YuMi is made by ABB, based in CH.
When were OB7-Max 16 and YuMi launched?
OB7-Max 16 launched in 2025. YuMi launched in 2011.
How do OB7-Max 16 and YuMi compare on the Robo Score?
OB7-Max 16 scores 61.3 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 OB7-Max 16 compare to YuMi?
OB7-Max 16 has a reach of 1000 mm. YuMi has a reach of 559 mm.
Are OB7-Max 16 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 OB7-Max 16 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
OB7-Max 16 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.