Spark vs YuMi
Side-by-side comparison of Spark (Standard Bots) and YuMi (ABB) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- SparkUnited States
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- YuMiSwitzerland
Year First Available
- Spark—
- YuMi2011
Verified Deployments
- Spark0 Deployments
- YuMi0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Spark$29,500
- YuMi$56,316
Availability Status
- SparkACTIVE
- YuMiACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
IP Rating
- SparkIP69K
- YuMiIP30
Payload
- Spark7 kg
- YuMi0.5 kg
Max TCP Speed
- Spark4 m/s
- YuMi1.5 m/s
Reach
- Spark900 mm
- YuMi560 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- Spark6
- YuMi14
Repeatability
- Spark±0.025 mm
- YuMi±0.02 mm
Robot Weight
- Spark79 kg
- YuMi38 kg
Mounting Options
- Sparkfloor
- YuMifloor
Safety
Safety Rating
- SparkISO/TS 15066
- YuMiCat2 PLc
Force/Torque Sensing
- Sparknone
- YuMinone
TCP Speed (Collaborative)
- Spark—
- YuMi1.5 m/s
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- SparkYes
- YuMiYes
Offline Programming
- SparkNo
- YuMiNo
Programming Interface
- Sparkno-code app
- YuMiLead-Through Programming
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- Spark—
- YuMiiso 9283 compatible
Integrated F/T Sensor
- Spark—
- YuMiYes
Wrist Power Supply
- Spark—
- YuMi24V; 1A
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- SparkNo
- YuMi—
Fieldbus Protocols
- SparkEthernet/IP
- YuMiEthernet, Fieldbus
Digital Twin Support
- Spark—
- YuMiYes
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Spark$29,500
- YuMi$56,316
CaaS / Month
- Spark—
- YuMi$1,000
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| 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 Range (USD) (values differ) | $29,500 | $56,316 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| IP Rating (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | IP69K | IP30 |
| Payload (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 7 kg | 0.5 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 4 m/s | 1.5 m/s |
| Reach (values differ) | 900 mm | 560 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 14 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.025 mm | ±0.02 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 79 kg | 38 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor | 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 | ||
| No-Code Capable | Yes | Yes |
| Offline Programming | No | No |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | no-code app | 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 | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | No | — |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | Ethernet/IP | Ethernet, Fieldbus |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $29,500 | $56,316 |
| 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, MTBF, Path Accuracy, Warranty, Lead Time
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Frequently asked
Who makes Spark and YuMi?
Spark is made by Standard Bots, based in US. YuMi is made by ABB, based in CH.
How much does Spark cost compared to YuMi?
Spark is listed at $29,500. YuMi is listed at $56,316.
How do Spark and YuMi compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Spark scores 92/100. 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 Spark compare to YuMi?
Spark has a reach of 1300 mm. YuMi has a reach of 559 mm.
Are Spark 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 Spark 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
Spark 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.