UR20 vs YuMi
Side-by-side comparison of UR20 (Beijing Zhongping Technology Co., Ltd.) and YuMi (ABB) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- UR20—
- YuMiSwitzerland
Year First Available
- UR20—
- YuMi2011
Verified Deployments
- UR200 Deployments
- YuMi0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- UR20$500
- YuMi$56,316
Availability Status
- UR20ACTIVE
- YuMiACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Repeatability
- UR20—
- YuMi±0.02 mm
IP Rating
- UR20—
- YuMiIP30
Reach
- UR20—
- YuMi560 mm
Payload
- UR2020 kg
- YuMi0.5 kg
Degrees of Freedom
- UR20—
- YuMi14
Max TCP Speed
- UR20—
- YuMi1.5 m/s
Robot Weight
- UR2064 kg
- YuMi38 kg
Mounting Options
- UR20—
- YuMifloor
Safety
Safety Rating
- UR20TÜV
- YuMiCat2 PLc
Force/Torque Sensing
- UR20—
- YuMinone
TCP Speed (Collaborative)
- UR20—
- YuMi1.5 m/s
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- UR20—
- YuMiYes
Offline Programming
- UR20—
- YuMiNo
Programming Interface
- UR20—
- YuMiLead-Through Programming
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- UR20—
- YuMiiso 9283 compatible
Integrated F/T Sensor
- UR20—
- YuMiYes
Wrist Power Supply
- UR20—
- YuMi24V; 1A
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- UR20Yes
- YuMi—
Fieldbus Protocols
- UR20—
- YuMiEthernet, Fieldbus
Digital Twin Support
- UR20—
- YuMiYes
Commercial
Price (USD)
- UR20$500
- YuMi$56,316
CaaS / Month
- UR20—
- YuMi$1,000
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | Switzerland |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2011 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $500 | $56,316 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Repeatability (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | — | ±0.02 mm |
| IP Rating (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | — | IP30 |
| Reach (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | — | 560 mm |
| Payload (values differ) | 20 kg | 0.5 kg |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | — | 14 |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | — | 1.5 m/s |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 64 kg | 38 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | — | floor |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | TÜV | Cat2 PLc |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | — | none |
| TCP Speed (Collaborative) (values differ) | — | 1.5 m/s |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | — | No |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | — | 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) | $500 | $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 UR20 and YuMi?
UR20 is made by Beijing Zhongping Technology Co., Ltd.. YuMi is made by ABB, based in CH.
How much does UR20 cost compared to YuMi?
UR20 is listed at $500. YuMi is listed at $56,316.
How do UR20 and YuMi compare on the Robolist Product Score?
UR20 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.
Are UR20 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 UR20 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
UR20 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.