SwitchWeld Basic vs YuMi
Side-by-side comparison of SwitchWeld Basic (SwitchWeld) and YuMi (ABB) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- SwitchWeld BasicUnited States
- YuMiSwitzerland
Year First Available
- SwitchWeld Basic2017
- YuMi2011
Verified Deployments
- SwitchWeld Basic0 Deployments
- YuMi0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- SwitchWeld BasicContact for quote
- YuMi$40,000–$51,000 USD
Availability Status
- SwitchWeld BasicACTIVE
- YuMiACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- SwitchWeld Basic—
- YuMi560 mm
Repeatability
- SwitchWeld Basic—
- YuMi±0.02 mm
Payload
- SwitchWeld Basic—
- YuMi0.5 kg
IP Rating
- SwitchWeld Basic—
- YuMiIP30
Degrees of Freedom
- SwitchWeld Basic6
- YuMi14
Max TCP Speed
- SwitchWeld Basic—
- YuMi1.5 m/s
Robot Weight
- SwitchWeld Basic—
- YuMi38 kg
Mounting Options
- SwitchWeld Basic—
- YuMifloor
Safety
Safety Rating
- SwitchWeld Basic—
- YuMiCat2 PLc
Force/Torque Sensing
- SwitchWeld Basic—
- YuMinone
TCP Speed (Collaborative)
- SwitchWeld Basic—
- YuMi1.5 m/s
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- SwitchWeld Basic—
- YuMiYes
Offline Programming
- SwitchWeld Basic—
- YuMiNo
Programming Interface
- SwitchWeld Basicteach_pendant, offline_programming
- YuMiLead-Through Programming
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- SwitchWeld Basic—
- YuMiiso 9283 compatible
Integrated F/T Sensor
- SwitchWeld Basic—
- YuMiYes
Wrist Power Supply
- SwitchWeld Basic—
- YuMi24V; 1A
Software & Connectivity
Fieldbus Protocols
- SwitchWeld Basic—
- YuMiEthernet, Fieldbus
Digital Twin Support
- SwitchWeld Basic—
- YuMiYes
Commercial
Price (USD)
- SwitchWeld BasicContact for quote
- YuMi$40,000–$51,000 USD
CaaS / Month
- SwitchWeld Basic—
- YuMi$1,000
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | Switzerland |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2017 | 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 | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | — | 560 mm |
| Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | — | ±0.02 mm |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | — | 0.5 kg |
| IP Rating (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | — | IP30 |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 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) | — | 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) | teach_pendant, offline_programming | 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 | SwitchWeld Basic | YuMi |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $45,500 |
| Payback period | — | 10.9 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $204,500 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +449% |
SwitchWeld Basic 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 SwitchWeld Basic and YuMi?
SwitchWeld Basic is made by SwitchWeld, based in US. YuMi is made by ABB, based in CH.
When were SwitchWeld Basic and YuMi launched?
SwitchWeld Basic launched in 2017. YuMi launched in 2011.
How do SwitchWeld Basic and YuMi compare on the Robo Score?
SwitchWeld Basic scores 57.0 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 SwitchWeld Basic compare to YuMi?
SwitchWeld Basic has a reach of 1000 mm. YuMi has a reach of 559 mm.
Are SwitchWeld Basic 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 SwitchWeld Basic 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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SwitchWeld Basic 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.