robolink DP SW vs YuMi
Side-by-side comparison of robolink DP SW (igus) and YuMi (ABB) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- robolink DP SWGermany
- YuMiSwitzerland
Year First Available
- robolink DP SW—
- YuMi2011
Verified Deployments
- robolink DP SW0 Deployments
- YuMi0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- robolink DP SWContact for quote
- YuMi$40,000–$51,000 USD
Availability Status
- robolink DP SWACTIVE
- YuMiACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- robolink DP SW—
- YuMi38 kg
Max TCP Speed
- robolink DP SW—
- YuMi1.5 m/s
Payload
- robolink DP SW—
- YuMi0.5 kg
Reach
- robolink DP SW—
- YuMi560 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- robolink DP SW5
- YuMi14
Repeatability
- robolink DP SW±1 mm
- YuMi±0.02 mm
Mounting Options
- robolink DP SWfloor, table
- YuMifloor
IP Rating
- robolink DP SW—
- YuMiIP30
Safety
Safety Rating
- robolink DP SWCat3 PLd
- YuMiCat2 PLc
Force/Torque Sensing
- robolink DP SWYes
- YuMinone
TCP Speed (Collaborative)
- robolink DP SW—
- YuMi1.5 m/s
Safety I/O Pairs
- robolink DP SW4
- YuMi—
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- robolink DP SWYes
- YuMiYes
Offline Programming
- robolink DP SWYes
- YuMiNo
Programming Interface
- robolink DP SWteach_pendant, drag_and_drop, code_python, code_ros
- YuMiLead-Through Programming
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- robolink DP SWiso 9283
- YuMiiso 9283 compatible
Tool Changer Support
- robolink DP SWmanual
- YuMi—
Integrated F/T Sensor
- robolink DP SWYes
- YuMiYes
Wrist Power Supply
- robolink DP SW24V DC
- YuMi24V; 1A
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- robolink DP SWPython, C++
- YuMi—
ROS Compatible
- robolink DP SWYes
- YuMi—
Fieldbus Protocols
- robolink DP SWModbus, TCP/IP
- YuMiEthernet, Fieldbus
Digital Twin Support
- robolink DP SWYes
- YuMiYes
Reliability
Path Accuracy
- robolink DP SW±0.5 mm
- YuMi—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- robolink DP SWContact for quote
- YuMi$40,000–$51,000 USD
CaaS / Month
- robolink DP SW—
- YuMi$1,000
Lead Time
- robolink DP SW3 wks
- YuMi—
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Germany | 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 | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | — | 38 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | — | 1.5 m/s |
| Payload (values differ) | — | 0.5 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | — | 560 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 5 | 14 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±1 mm | ±0.02 mm |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor, table | floor |
| IP Rating (values differ) | — | IP30 |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | Cat3 PLd | Cat2 PLc |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | Yes | none |
| TCP Speed (Collaborative) (values differ) | — | 1.5 m/s |
| Safety I/O Pairs (values differ) | 4 | — |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable | Yes | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | teach_pendant, drag_and_drop, code_python, code_ros | Lead-Through Programming |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | iso 9283 | iso 9283 compatible |
| Tool Changer Support (values differ) | manual | — |
| Integrated F/T Sensor (values differ) | Yes | Yes |
| Wrist Power Supply (values differ) | 24V DC | 24V; 1A |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python, C++ | — |
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | Modbus, TCP/IP | Ethernet, Fieldbus |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | Yes | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Path Accuracy (values differ) | ±0.5 mm | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $40,000–$51,000 USD |
| CaaS / Month (values differ) | — | $1,000 |
| Lead Time (values differ) | 3 wks | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Power/Force Limiting, Duty Cycle, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, MTBF, Warranty
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 | robolink DP SW | YuMi |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $45,500 |
| Payback period | — | 10.9 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $204,500 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +449% |
robolink DP SW 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 robolink DP SW and YuMi?
robolink DP SW is made by igus, based in DE. YuMi is made by ABB, based in CH.
How do robolink DP SW and YuMi compare on the Robo Score?
robolink DP SW scores 57.7 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.
How does the reach of robolink DP SW compare to YuMi?
robolink DP SW has a reach of 790 mm. YuMi has a reach of 559 mm.
Are robolink DP SW 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 robolink DP SW 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
robolink DP SW 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.