UR12e vs YuMi
Side-by-side comparison of UR12e (Universal Robots A/S (subsidiary of Teradyne)) and YuMi (ABB) — specs, pricing, Robolist Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- UR12eDenmark
- YuMiSwitzerland
Year First Available
- UR12e—
- YuMi2011
Verified Deployments
- UR12e0 Deployments
- YuMi0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- UR12e$33,011–$52,402
- YuMi$56,316
Availability Status
- UR12eACTIVE
- YuMiACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- UR12e1,300 mm
- YuMi560 mm
Repeatability
- UR12e±0.05 mm
- YuMi±0.02 mm
Payload
- UR12e16 kg
- YuMi0.5 kg
IP Rating
- UR12eIP54
- YuMiIP30
Degrees of Freedom
- UR12e6
- YuMi14
Max TCP Speed
- UR12e1 m/s
- YuMi1.5 m/s
Robot Weight
- UR12e33.5 kg
- YuMi38 kg
Mounting Options
- UR12efloor
- YuMifloor
Safety
Safety Rating
- UR12eCat3 PLd
- YuMiCat2 PLc
Force/Torque Sensing
- UR12ewrist external
- YuMinone
TCP Speed (Collaborative)
- UR12e—
- YuMi1.5 m/s
Power/Force Limiting
- UR12e5.5 N
- YuMi—
Duty Cycle
- UR12e24 7 continuous
- YuMi—
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- UR12e1 hrs
- YuMi—
No-Code Capable
- UR12eYes
- YuMiYes
Offline Programming
- UR12eYes
- YuMiNo
Programming Interface
- UR12eteach_pendant, proprietary_app
- YuMiLead-Through Programming
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- UR12eiso 9283
- YuMiiso 9283 compatible
Integrated F/T Sensor
- UR12eYes
- YuMiYes
Wrist Power Supply
- UR12e12V/24V
- YuMi24V; 1A
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- UR12eYes
- YuMi—
Fieldbus Protocols
- UR12eMODBUS TCP, Ethernet/IP, PROFINET
- YuMiEthernet, Fieldbus
Digital Twin Support
- UR12e—
- YuMiYes
Commercial
Price (USD)
- UR12e$33,011–$52,402
- YuMi$56,316
CaaS / Month
- UR12e—
- YuMi$1,000
Warranty
- UR12e1 yrs
- YuMi—
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Denmark | Switzerland |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2011 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $33,011–$52,402 | $56,316 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 1,300 mm | 560 mm |
| Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | ±0.05 mm | ±0.02 mm |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 16 kg | 0.5 kg |
| IP Rating (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | IP54 | IP30 |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 14 |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | 1 m/s | 1.5 m/s |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 33.5 kg | 38 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor | floor |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | Cat3 PLd | Cat2 PLc |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | wrist external | none |
| TCP Speed (Collaborative) (values differ) | — | 1.5 m/s |
| Power/Force Limiting (values differ) | 5.5 N | — |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | 24 7 continuous | — |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Setup Time (values differ) | 1 hrs | — |
| No-Code Capable | Yes | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | teach_pendant, proprietary_app | Lead-Through Programming |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | iso 9283 | iso 9283 compatible |
| Integrated F/T Sensor (values differ) | Yes | Yes |
| Wrist Power Supply (values differ) | 12V/24V | 24V; 1A |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | MODBUS TCP, Ethernet/IP, PROFINET | Ethernet, Fieldbus |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $33,011–$52,402 | $56,316 |
| CaaS / Month (values differ) | — | $1,000 |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Safety I/O Pairs, Time to Redeploy, Tool Changer Support, SDK Languages, MTBF, Path Accuracy, Lead Time
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Frequently asked
Who makes UR12e and YuMi?
UR12e is made by Universal Robots A/S (subsidiary of Teradyne), based in DK. YuMi is made by ABB, based in CH.
How do UR12e and YuMi compare on the Robolist Index?
UR12e scores 88/100. YuMi scores 100/100. The Robolist Index blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of UR12e compare to YuMi?
UR12e has a reach of 1300 mm. YuMi has a reach of 559 mm.
Are UR12e 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 UR12e 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
UR12e 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 Index is calculated.