TurtleBot vs YuMi
Side-by-side comparison of TurtleBot (Willow Garage) and YuMi (ABB) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- TurtleBotUnited States
- YuMiSwitzerland
Year First Available
- TurtleBot2011
- YuMi2011
Verified Deployments
- TurtleBot0 Deployments
- YuMi0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- TurtleBot$1,500
- YuMi$56,316
Battery / Shift Runtime
- TurtleBot2.5 hrs
- YuMi—
Availability Status
- TurtleBotACTIVE
- YuMiACTIVE
Cross-Category Comparison
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | Switzerland |
| Year First Available | 2011 | 2011 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $1,500 | $56,316 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 2.5 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
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Frequently asked
Who makes TurtleBot and YuMi?
TurtleBot is made by Willow Garage, based in US. YuMi is made by ABB, based in CH.
When were TurtleBot and YuMi launched?
TurtleBot launched in 2011. YuMi launched in 2011.
How much does TurtleBot cost compared to YuMi?
TurtleBot is listed at $1,500. YuMi is listed at $56,316.
How do TurtleBot and YuMi compare on the Robolist Product Score?
TurtleBot scores 69/100. YuMi scores 59/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are TurtleBot and YuMi comparable?
TurtleBot is categorized as Amr Warehouse; YuMi as Cobot. The Product Score is calculated per category, so the absolute scores reflect their respective category tiers.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Amr Warehouse And Cobot robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Amr Warehouse And Cobot TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: AMR TCO: Fleet Size, Charging Infrastructure, and WMS Integration.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between TurtleBot 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: AMR Vendor Selection: Orchestration, Integration, and Scaling.
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About this comparison
TurtleBot vs YuMi compares two robots in the amr-warehouse and cobot categories. 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.