TM12 vs YuMi
Side-by-side comparison of TM12 (Techman Robot Inc.) and YuMi (ABB) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- TM12Taiwan
- YuMiSwitzerland
Year First Available
- TM122016
- YuMi2011
Verified Deployments
- TM120 Deployments
- YuMi0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- TM12$34,000 USD
- YuMi$40,000–$51,000 USD
Availability Status
- TM12ACTIVE
- YuMiACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
IP Rating
- TM12—
- YuMiIP30
Payload
- TM1212 kg
- YuMi0.5 kg
Max TCP Speed
- TM124.7 m/s
- YuMi1.5 m/s
Reach
- TM121,300 mm
- YuMi560 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- TM126
- YuMi14
Repeatability
- TM12±0.5 mm
- YuMi±0.02 mm
Robot Weight
- TM1233.3 kg
- YuMi38 kg
Mounting Options
- TM12—
- YuMifloor
Safety
Safety Rating
- TM12ISO 10218-1 + ISO/TS 15066
- YuMiCat2 PLc
Force/Torque Sensing
- TM12none
- YuMinone
TCP Speed (Collaborative)
- TM12—
- YuMi1.5 m/s
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- TM12Yes
- YuMiYes
Offline Programming
- TM12No
- YuMiNo
Programming Interface
- TM12no coding or pendant
- YuMiLead-Through Programming
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- TM12—
- YuMiiso 9283 compatible
Integrated F/T Sensor
- TM12—
- YuMiYes
Wrist Power Supply
- TM12—
- YuMi24V; 1A
Software & Connectivity
Fieldbus Protocols
- TM12—
- YuMiEthernet, Fieldbus
Digital Twin Support
- TM12—
- YuMiYes
Commercial
Price (USD)
- TM12$34,000 USD
- YuMi$40,000–$51,000 USD
CaaS / Month
- TM12—
- YuMi$1,000
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Taiwan | Switzerland |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2016 | 2011 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $34,000 USD | $40,000–$51,000 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| IP Rating (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | — | IP30 |
| Payload (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 12 kg | 0.5 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 4.7 m/s | 1.5 m/s |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,300 mm | 560 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 14 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.5 mm | ±0.02 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 33.3 kg | 38 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | — | floor |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO 10218-1 + 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 coding or pendant | 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) | $34,000 USD | $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 | TM12 | YuMi |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $34,000 | $45,500 |
| Payback period | 8.2 mo | 10.9 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $216,000 | $204,500 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +635% | +449% |
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 TM12 and YuMi?
TM12 is made by Techman Robot Inc., based in TW. YuMi is made by ABB, based in CH.
When were TM12 and YuMi launched?
TM12 launched in 2016. YuMi launched in 2011.
How do TM12 and YuMi compare on the Robo Score?
TM12 scores 66.6 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 TM12 compare to YuMi?
TM12 has a reach of 1300 mm. YuMi has a reach of 559 mm.
Are TM12 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 TM12 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
TM12 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.