TM12S vs YuMi

Side-by-side comparison of TM12S (Techman Robot Inc.) and YuMi (ABB) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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TM12S60.6

YuMi75.4

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

TM12STaiwan
YuMiSwitzerland

Year First Available

TM12S2023
YuMi2011

Verified Deployments

TM12S0 Deployments
YuMi0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

TM12SContact for quote
YuMi$40,000–$51,000 USD

Availability Status

TM12SACTIVE
YuMiACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Robot Weight

TM12S33.3 kg
YuMi38 kg

Max TCP Speed

TM12S4.7 m/s
YuMi1.5 m/s

Payload

TM12S12 kg
YuMi0.5 kg

Reach

TM12S1,300 mm
YuMi560 mm

Degrees of Freedom

TM12S6
YuMi14

Repeatability

TM12S±0.03 mm
YuMi±0.02 mm

Mounting Options

TM12S—
YuMifloor

IP Rating

TM12S—
YuMiIP30

Safety

Safety Rating

TM12SCat3 PLd
YuMiCat2 PLc

Force/Torque Sensing

TM12Snone
YuMinone

TCP Speed (Collaborative)

TM12S—
YuMi1.5 m/s

Ease of Use

No-Code Capable

TM12SYes
YuMiYes

Offline Programming

TM12SYes
YuMiNo

Programming Interface

TM12Sdrag_and_drop
YuMiLead-Through Programming

End-Effector

Tool Flange Standard

TM12S—
YuMiiso 9283 compatible

Integrated F/T Sensor

TM12S—
YuMiYes

Wrist Power Supply

TM12S—
YuMi24V; 1A

Software & Connectivity

SDK Languages

TM12SC#
YuMi—

Fieldbus Protocols

TM12S—
YuMiEthernet, Fieldbus

Digital Twin Support

TM12SYes
YuMiYes

Commercial

Price (USD)

TM12SContact for quote
YuMi$40,000–$51,000 USD

CaaS / Month

TM12S—
YuMi$1,000

	TM12ScobotTechman Robot Inc. 60.6Robo Score	YuMicobotABB 75.4Robo Score
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country (values differ)	Taiwan	Switzerland
Year First Available (values differ)	2023	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)	33.3 kg	38 kg
Max TCP Speed (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ)	4.7 m/s	1.5 m/s
Payload (values differ)	12 kg	0.5 kg
Reach (values differ)	1,300 mm	560 mm
Degrees of Freedom (values differ)	6	14
Repeatability (values differ)	±0.03 mm	±0.02 mm
Mounting Options (values differ)	—	floor
IP Rating (values differ)	—	IP30
Safety
Safety Rating (values differ)	Cat3 PLd	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 (values differ)	Yes	No
Programming Interface (values differ)	drag_and_drop	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
SDK Languages (values differ)	C#	—
Fieldbus Protocols (values differ)	—	Ethernet, Fieldbus
Digital Twin Support (values differ)	Yes	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, ROS Compatible, MTBF, Path Accuracy, Warranty, Lead Time

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ROI Comparison

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Robots (fleet)

Hours / day

Labor $/hr (USD)

Days / year

Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000

Metric	TM12S	YuMi
Investment	No price	$45,500
Payback period	—	10.9 mo
Net savings (5 yr)	—	$204,500
ROI (5 yr)	—	+449%

TM12S 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.

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Frequently asked

Who makes TM12S and YuMi?

TM12S is made by Techman Robot Inc., based in TW. YuMi is made by ABB, based in CH.

When were TM12S and YuMi launched?

TM12S launched in 2023. YuMi launched in 2011.

How do TM12S and YuMi compare on the Robo Score?

TM12S scores 60.6 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 TM12S compare to YuMi?

TM12S has a reach of 1300 mm. YuMi has a reach of 559 mm.

Are TM12S 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 TM12S 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

TM12S 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.