RB5-850E vs YuMi
Side-by-side comparison of RB5-850E (Rainbow Robotics Co., Ltd.) and YuMi (ABB) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- RB5-850ESouth Korea
- YuMiSwitzerland
Year First Available
- RB5-850E2011
- YuMi2011
Verified Deployments
- RB5-850E0 Deployments
- YuMi0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- RB5-850E$22,000 USD
- YuMi$40,000–$51,000 USD
Availability Status
- RB5-850EACTIVE
- YuMiACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- RB5-850E22 kg
- YuMi38 kg
Max TCP Speed
- RB5-850E—
- YuMi1.5 m/s
Payload
- RB5-850E5 kg
- YuMi0.5 kg
Reach
- RB5-850E927.7 mm
- YuMi560 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- RB5-850E6
- YuMi14
Repeatability
- RB5-850E±0.05 mm
- YuMi±0.02 mm
Mounting Options
- RB5-850E—
- YuMifloor
IP Rating
- RB5-850EIP66
- YuMiIP30
Safety
Safety Rating
- RB5-850EISO 10218-1, ISO/TS 15066
- YuMiCat2 PLc
Force/Torque Sensing
- RB5-850Enone
- YuMinone
TCP Speed (Collaborative)
- RB5-850E—
- YuMi1.5 m/s
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- RB5-850E1 hrs
- YuMi—
No-Code Capable
- RB5-850E—
- YuMiYes
Offline Programming
- RB5-850E—
- YuMiNo
Programming Interface
- RB5-850Eno_code_gui
- YuMiLead-Through Programming
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- RB5-850EM10 12-pin
- YuMiiso 9283 compatible
Integrated F/T Sensor
- RB5-850E—
- YuMiYes
Wrist Power Supply
- RB5-850E—
- YuMi24V; 1A
Software & Connectivity
Fieldbus Protocols
- RB5-850E—
- YuMiEthernet, Fieldbus
Digital Twin Support
- RB5-850E—
- YuMiYes
Commercial
Price (USD)
- RB5-850E$22,000 USD
- YuMi$40,000–$51,000 USD
CaaS / Month
- RB5-850E—
- YuMi$1,000
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | South Korea | Switzerland |
| Year First Available | 2011 | 2011 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $22,000 USD | $40,000–$51,000 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 22 kg | 38 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | — | 1.5 m/s |
| Payload (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 5 kg | 0.5 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 927.7 mm | 560 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 14 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.05 mm | ±0.02 mm |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | — | floor |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP66 | IP30 |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO 10218-1, 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 (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | — | No |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | no_code_gui | Lead-Through Programming |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | M10 12-pin | iso 9283 compatible |
| Integrated F/T Sensor (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Wrist Power Supply (values differ) | — | 24V; 1A |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | — | Ethernet, Fieldbus |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $22,000 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, 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 | RB5-850E | YuMi |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $22,000 | $45,500 |
| Payback period | 5.3 mo | 10.9 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $228,000 | $204,500 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +1036% | +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 RB5-850E and YuMi?
RB5-850E is made by Rainbow Robotics Co., Ltd., based in KR. YuMi is made by ABB, based in CH.
When were RB5-850E and YuMi launched?
RB5-850E launched in 2011. YuMi launched in 2011.
How do RB5-850E and YuMi compare on the Robo Score?
RB5-850E scores 67.0 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 RB5-850E compare to YuMi?
RB5-850E has a reach of 850 mm. YuMi has a reach of 559 mm.
Are RB5-850E 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 RB5-850E 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
RB5-850E 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.