Realtime Robotics Arm vs YuMi
Side-by-side comparison of Realtime Robotics Arm (Realtime Robotics, Inc.) and YuMi (ABB) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Realtime Robotics ArmUnited States
- YuMiSwitzerland
Year First Available
- Realtime Robotics Arm—
- YuMi2011
Verified Deployments
- Realtime Robotics Arm0 Deployments
- YuMi0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Realtime Robotics ArmContact for quote
- YuMi$40,000–$51,000 USD
Availability Status
- Realtime Robotics ArmACTIVE
- YuMiACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Repeatability
- Realtime Robotics Arm—
- YuMi±0.02 mm
IP Rating
- Realtime Robotics Arm—
- YuMiIP30
Reach
- Realtime Robotics Arm—
- YuMi560 mm
Payload
- Realtime Robotics Arm—
- YuMi0.5 kg
Degrees of Freedom
- Realtime Robotics Arm—
- YuMi14
Max TCP Speed
- Realtime Robotics Arm—
- YuMi1.5 m/s
Robot Weight
- Realtime Robotics Arm—
- YuMi38 kg
Mounting Options
- Realtime Robotics Arm—
- YuMifloor
Safety
Safety Rating
- Realtime Robotics Armanticipated in 2023
- YuMiCat2 PLc
Force/Torque Sensing
- Realtime Robotics Arm—
- YuMinone
TCP Speed (Collaborative)
- Realtime Robotics Arm—
- YuMi1.5 m/s
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- Realtime Robotics Arm—
- YuMiYes
Offline Programming
- Realtime Robotics Arm—
- YuMiNo
Programming Interface
- Realtime Robotics Armcloud-based solution
- YuMiLead-Through Programming
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- Realtime Robotics Arm—
- YuMiiso 9283 compatible
Integrated F/T Sensor
- Realtime Robotics Arm—
- YuMiYes
Wrist Power Supply
- Realtime Robotics Arm—
- YuMi24V; 1A
Software & Connectivity
Fieldbus Protocols
- Realtime Robotics Arm—
- YuMiEthernet, Fieldbus
Digital Twin Support
- Realtime Robotics Arm—
- YuMiYes
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Realtime Robotics ArmContact for quote
- YuMi$40,000–$51,000 USD
CaaS / Month
- Realtime Robotics Arm—
- YuMi$1,000
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | Switzerland |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 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) | — | ±0.02 mm |
| IP Rating (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | — | IP30 |
| Reach (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | — | 560 mm |
| Payload (values differ) | — | 0.5 kg |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | — | 14 |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | — | 1.5 m/s |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | — | 38 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | — | floor |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | anticipated in 2023 | Cat2 PLc |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | — | none |
| TCP Speed (Collaborative) (values differ) | — | 1.5 m/s |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | — | No |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | cloud-based solution | 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) | — | 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, Setup Time, 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 | Realtime Robotics Arm | YuMi |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $45,500 |
| Payback period | — | 10.9 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $204,500 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +449% |
Realtime Robotics Arm 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 Realtime Robotics Arm and YuMi?
Realtime Robotics Arm is made by Realtime Robotics, Inc., based in US. YuMi is made by ABB, based in CH.
How do Realtime Robotics Arm and YuMi compare on the Robo Score?
Realtime Robotics Arm scores 42.7 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.
Are Realtime Robotics Arm 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 Realtime Robotics Arm 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
Realtime Robotics Arm 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.