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RB5-850E vs Single Arm YuMi®

Side-by-side comparison of RB5-850E (Rainbow Robotics Co., Ltd.) and Single Arm YuMi® (ABB) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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RB5-850E
RB5-850E67.0
Single Arm YuMi®
Single Arm YuMi®73.6

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

  • RB5-850E
    RB5-850ESouth Korea
  • Single Arm YuMi®
    Single Arm YuMi®Switzerland

Year First Available

  • RB5-850E
    RB5-850E2011
  • Single Arm YuMi®
    Single Arm YuMi®—

Verified Deployments

  • RB5-850E
    RB5-850E0 Deployments
  • Single Arm YuMi®
    Single Arm YuMi®0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

  • RB5-850E
    RB5-850E$22,000 USD
  • Single Arm YuMi®
    Single Arm YuMi®$30,302–$31,000 USD

Availability Status

  • RB5-850E
    RB5-850EACTIVE
  • Single Arm YuMi®
    Single Arm YuMi®ACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Payload

  • RB5-850E
    RB5-850E5 kg
  • Single Arm YuMi®
    Single Arm YuMi®0.5 kg

Max TCP Speed

  • RB5-850E
    RB5-850E—
  • Single Arm YuMi®
    Single Arm YuMi®1 m/s

Reach

  • RB5-850E
    RB5-850E927.7 mm
  • Single Arm YuMi®
    Single Arm YuMi®559 mm

Degrees of Freedom

  • RB5-850E
    RB5-850E6
  • Single Arm YuMi®
    Single Arm YuMi®7

Repeatability

  • RB5-850E
    RB5-850E±0.05 mm
  • Single Arm YuMi®
    Single Arm YuMi®±0.03 mm

Robot Weight

  • RB5-850E
    RB5-850E22 kg
  • Single Arm YuMi®
    Single Arm YuMi®9.5 kg

Mounting Options

  • RB5-850E
    RB5-850E—
  • Single Arm YuMi®
    Single Arm YuMi®ceiling, table, wall

IP Rating

  • RB5-850E
    RB5-850EIP66
  • Single Arm YuMi®
    Single Arm YuMi®—

Safety

Safety Rating

  • RB5-850E
    RB5-850EISO 10218-1, ISO/TS 15066
  • Single Arm YuMi®
    Single Arm YuMi®ISO 10218-1, ISO/TS 15066, CE

Force/Torque Sensing

  • RB5-850E
    RB5-850Enone
  • Single Arm YuMi®
    Single Arm YuMi®Yes

Ease of Use

Setup Time

  • RB5-850E
    RB5-850E1 hrs
  • Single Arm YuMi®
    Single Arm YuMi®2 hrs

No-Code Capable

  • RB5-850E
    RB5-850E—
  • Single Arm YuMi®
    Single Arm YuMi®Yes

Offline Programming

  • RB5-850E
    RB5-850E—
  • Single Arm YuMi®
    Single Arm YuMi®No

Programming Interface

  • RB5-850E
    RB5-850Eno_code_gui
  • Single Arm YuMi®
    Single Arm YuMi®Wizard easy programming, lead-through programming

End-Effector

Tool Flange Standard

  • RB5-850E
    RB5-850EM10 12-pin
  • Single Arm YuMi®
    Single Arm YuMi®—

Commercial

Price (USD)

  • RB5-850E
    RB5-850E$22,000 USD
  • Single Arm YuMi®
    Single Arm YuMi®$30,302–$31,000 USD

Warranty

  • RB5-850E
    RB5-850E—
  • Single Arm YuMi®
    Single Arm YuMi®2 yrs

Lead Time

  • RB5-850E
    RB5-850E—
  • Single Arm YuMi®
    Single Arm YuMi®4 wks

Insufficient data for full comparison

The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Duty Cycle, Time to Redeploy, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, ROS Compatible, Fieldbus Protocols, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month

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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

MetricRB5-850ESingle Arm YuMi®
Investment$22,000$30,651
Payback period5.3 mo7.4 mo
Net savings (5 yr)$228,000$219,349
ROI (5 yr)+1036%+716%

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 RB5-850E and Single Arm YuMi®?

RB5-850E is made by Rainbow Robotics Co., Ltd., based in KR. Single Arm YuMi® is made by ABB, based in CH.

How do RB5-850E and Single Arm YuMi® compare on the Robo Score?

RB5-850E scores 67.0 on the Robo Score. Single Arm YuMi® scores 73.6. 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 RB5-850E compare to Single Arm YuMi®?

RB5-850E has a reach of 850 mm. Single Arm YuMi® has a reach of 600 mm.

Are RB5-850E and Single Arm 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 RB5-850E and Single Arm 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

RB5-850E vs Single Arm 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.