TM14S vs YuMi
Side-by-side comparison of TM14S (Techman Robot Inc.) and YuMi (ABB) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- TM14STaiwan
- YuMiSwitzerland
Year First Available
- TM14S2012
- YuMi2011
Verified Deployments
- TM14S0 Deployments
- YuMi0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- TM14S$23,000–$28,380
- YuMi$56,316
Availability Status
- TM14SACTIVE
- YuMiACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Repeatability
- TM14S±0.05 mm
- YuMi±0.02 mm
IP Rating
- TM14S—
- YuMiIP30
Reach
- TM14S1,100 mm
- YuMi560 mm
Payload
- TM14S14 kg
- YuMi0.5 kg
Degrees of Freedom
- TM14S6
- YuMi14
Max TCP Speed
- TM14S0.1 m/s
- YuMi1.5 m/s
Robot Weight
- TM14S33 kg
- YuMi38 kg
Mounting Options
- TM14S—
- YuMifloor
Safety
Safety Rating
- TM14SCE, ISO 10218-1, ISO 13849-1, UL, CSA
- YuMiCat2 PLc
Force/Torque Sensing
- TM14Snone
- YuMinone
TCP Speed (Collaborative)
- TM14S—
- YuMi1.5 m/s
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- TM14SYes
- YuMiYes
Offline Programming
- TM14SNo
- YuMiNo
Programming Interface
- TM14Sdrag_and_drop
- YuMiLead-Through Programming
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- TM14S—
- YuMiiso 9283 compatible
Integrated F/T Sensor
- TM14S—
- YuMiYes
Wrist Power Supply
- TM14S—
- YuMi24V; 1A
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- TM14SYes
- YuMi—
Fieldbus Protocols
- TM14S—
- YuMiEthernet, Fieldbus
Digital Twin Support
- TM14S—
- YuMiYes
Commercial
Price (USD)
- TM14S$23,000–$28,380
- YuMi$56,316
CaaS / Month
- TM14S—
- YuMi$1,000
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Taiwan | Switzerland |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2012 | 2011 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $23,000–$28,380 | $56,316 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Repeatability (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | ±0.05 mm | ±0.02 mm |
| IP Rating (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | — | IP30 |
| Reach (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | 1,100 mm | 560 mm |
| Payload (values differ) | 14 kg | 0.5 kg |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 14 |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | 0.1 m/s | 1.5 m/s |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 33 kg | 38 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | — | floor |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | CE, ISO 10218-1, ISO 13849-1, UL, CSA | 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) | 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 | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | — | Ethernet, Fieldbus |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $23,000–$28,380 | $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 TM14S and YuMi?
TM14S is made by Techman Robot Inc., based in TW. YuMi is made by ABB, based in CH.
When were TM14S and YuMi launched?
TM14S launched in 2012. YuMi launched in 2011.
How do TM14S and YuMi compare on the Robolist Product Score?
TM14S scores 46/100. YuMi scores 59/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of TM14S compare to YuMi?
TM14S has a reach of 1902 mm. YuMi has a reach of 559 mm.
Are TM14S 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 TM14S 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
TM14S 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.