Spot Arm vs YuMi
Side-by-side comparison of Spot Arm (Boston Dynamics, Inc. (Hyundai Motor Group subsidiary)) and YuMi (ABB) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Spot ArmUnited States
- YuMiSwitzerland
Year First Available
- Spot Arm—
- YuMi2011
Verified Deployments
- Spot Arm0 Deployments
- YuMi0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Spot ArmContact for quote
- YuMi$40,000–$51,000 USD
Availability Status
- Spot ArmACTIVE
- YuMiACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- Spot Arm11 kg
- YuMi0.5 kg
Robot Weight
- Spot Arm8 kg
- YuMi38 kg
Max TCP Speed
- Spot Arm10 m/s
- YuMi1.5 m/s
Reach
- Spot Arm984 mm
- YuMi560 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- Spot Arm6
- YuMi14
Repeatability
- Spot Arm—
- YuMi±0.02 mm
Mounting Options
- Spot Armon Spot robot
- YuMifloor
IP Rating
- Spot ArmIP54
- YuMiIP30
Safety
Safety Rating
- Spot Arm—
- YuMiCat2 PLc
Force/Torque Sensing
- Spot Armnone
- YuMinone
TCP Speed (Collaborative)
- Spot Arm—
- YuMi1.5 m/s
Duty Cycle
- Spot Armshift limited
- YuMi—
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- Spot ArmNo
- YuMiYes
Offline Programming
- Spot Arm—
- YuMiNo
Programming Interface
- Spot Armcode_python, code_ros
- YuMiLead-Through Programming
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- Spot Armproprietary
- YuMiiso 9283 compatible
Integrated F/T Sensor
- Spot ArmYes
- YuMiYes
Wrist Power Supply
- Spot Arm—
- YuMi24V; 1A
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- Spot ArmPython, C++
- YuMi—
ROS Compatible
- Spot ArmYes
- YuMi—
Fieldbus Protocols
- Spot ArmWifi 802.11, Ethernet 1000Base-T
- YuMiEthernet, Fieldbus
Digital Twin Support
- Spot Arm—
- YuMiYes
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Spot ArmContact for quote
- YuMi$40,000–$51,000 USD
CaaS / Month
- Spot Arm—
- 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 (values differ) | Contact for quote | $40,000–$51,000 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 11 kg | 0.5 kg |
| Robot Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 8 kg | 38 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 10 m/s | 1.5 m/s |
| Reach (values differ) | 984 mm | 560 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 14 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | — | ±0.02 mm |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | on Spot robot | floor |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP54 | IP30 |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | — | Cat2 PLc |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| TCP Speed (Collaborative) (values differ) | — | 1.5 m/s |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | shift limited | — |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | — | No |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | code_python, code_ros | Lead-Through Programming |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | proprietary | iso 9283 compatible |
| Integrated F/T Sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Wrist Power Supply (values differ) | — | 24V; 1A |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python, C++ | — |
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | Wifi 802.11, Ethernet 1000Base-T | 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, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, Tool Changer Support, 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 | Spot Arm | YuMi |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $45,500 |
| Payback period | — | 10.9 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $204,500 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +449% |
Spot 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 Spot Arm and YuMi?
Spot Arm is made by Boston Dynamics, Inc. (Hyundai Motor Group subsidiary), based in US. YuMi is made by ABB, based in CH.
How do Spot Arm and YuMi compare on the Robo Score?
Spot Arm scores 55.6 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 Spot Arm compare to YuMi?
Spot Arm has a reach of 984 mm. YuMi has a reach of 559 mm.
Are Spot 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 Spot 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
Spot 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.