OB7 Stretch vs YuMi
Side-by-side comparison of OB7 Stretch (Productive Robotics, LLC.) and YuMi (ABB) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- OB7 StretchUnited States
- YuMiSwitzerland
Year First Available
- OB7 Stretch2017
- YuMi2011
Verified Deployments
- OB7 Stretch0 Deployments
- YuMi0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- OB7 Stretch$24,900
- YuMi$56,316
Availability Status
- OB7 StretchACTIVE
- YuMiACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- OB7 Stretch1,000 mm
- YuMi560 mm
Repeatability
- OB7 Stretch±0.1 mm
- YuMi±0.02 mm
Payload
- OB7 Stretch4.5 kg
- YuMi0.5 kg
IP Rating
- OB7 StretchIP54
- YuMiIP30
Degrees of Freedom
- OB7 Stretch7
- YuMi14
Max TCP Speed
- OB7 Stretch—
- YuMi1.5 m/s
Robot Weight
- OB7 Stretch22 kg
- YuMi38 kg
Mounting Options
- OB7 Stretchfloor, ceiling, wall
- YuMifloor
Safety
Safety Rating
- OB7 StretchISO/TS 15066
- YuMiCat2 PLc
Force/Torque Sensing
- OB7 Stretchnone
- YuMinone
TCP Speed (Collaborative)
- OB7 Stretch—
- YuMi1.5 m/s
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- OB7 Stretch1 hrs
- YuMi—
No-Code Capable
- OB7 StretchYes
- YuMiYes
Offline Programming
- OB7 StretchYes
- YuMiNo
Programming Interface
- OB7 StretchDrag-and-drop
- YuMiLead-Through Programming
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- OB7 StretchISO 9409-1-A50
- YuMiiso 9283 compatible
Integrated F/T Sensor
- OB7 Stretch—
- YuMiYes
Wrist Power Supply
- OB7 Stretch—
- YuMi24V; 1A
Software & Connectivity
Fieldbus Protocols
- OB7 StretchEtherCAT, Profinet
- YuMiEthernet, Fieldbus
Digital Twin Support
- OB7 Stretch—
- YuMiYes
Commercial
Price (USD)
- OB7 Stretch$24,900
- YuMi$56,316
CaaS / Month
- OB7 Stretch—
- YuMi$1,000
Warranty
- OB7 Stretch2 yrs
- YuMi—
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | Switzerland |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2017 | 2011 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $24,900 | $56,316 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 1,000 mm | 560 mm |
| Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | ±0.1 mm | ±0.02 mm |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 4.5 kg | 0.5 kg |
| IP Rating (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | IP54 | IP30 |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 7 | 14 |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | — | 1.5 m/s |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 22 kg | 38 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor, ceiling, wall | floor |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO/TS 15066 | 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 (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | Drag-and-drop | Lead-Through Programming |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | ISO 9409-1-A50 | iso 9283 compatible |
| Integrated F/T Sensor (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Wrist Power Supply (values differ) | — | 24V; 1A |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | EtherCAT, Profinet | Ethernet, Fieldbus |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $24,900 | $56,316 |
| CaaS / Month (values differ) | — | $1,000 |
| Warranty (values differ) | 2 yrs | — |
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, Lead Time
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Frequently asked
Who makes OB7 Stretch and YuMi?
OB7 Stretch is made by Productive Robotics, LLC., based in US. YuMi is made by ABB, based in CH.
When were OB7 Stretch and YuMi launched?
OB7 Stretch launched in 2017. YuMi launched in 2011.
How much does OB7 Stretch cost compared to YuMi?
OB7 Stretch is listed at $24,900. YuMi is listed at $56,316.
How do OB7 Stretch and YuMi compare on the Robolist Product Score?
OB7 Stretch scores 97/100. 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 OB7 Stretch compare to YuMi?
OB7 Stretch has a reach of 1250 mm. YuMi has a reach of 559 mm.
Are OB7 Stretch 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 Stretch 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 Stretch 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.