WAEB-20 Collaborative Palletizing Robot vs YuMi
Side-by-side comparison of WAEB-20 Collaborative Palletizing Robot (AE Robotics Co., Ltd.) and YuMi (ABB) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- WAEB-20 Collaborative Palletizing RobotChina
- YuMiSwitzerland
Year First Available
- WAEB-20 Collaborative Palletizing Robot—
- YuMi2011
Verified Deployments
- WAEB-20 Collaborative Palletizing Robot0 Deployments
- YuMi0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- WAEB-20 Collaborative Palletizing Robot$4,400 USD
- YuMi$40,000–$51,000 USD
Availability Status
- WAEB-20 Collaborative Palletizing RobotACTIVE
- YuMiACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- WAEB-20 Collaborative Palletizing Robot260 kg
- YuMi38 kg
Max TCP Speed
- WAEB-20 Collaborative Palletizing Robot—
- YuMi1.5 m/s
Payload
- WAEB-20 Collaborative Palletizing Robot20 kg
- YuMi0.5 kg
Reach
- WAEB-20 Collaborative Palletizing Robot1,600 mm
- YuMi560 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- WAEB-20 Collaborative Palletizing Robot6
- YuMi14
Repeatability
- WAEB-20 Collaborative Palletizing Robot±0.04 mm
- YuMi±0.02 mm
Mounting Options
- WAEB-20 Collaborative Palletizing Robotfloor
- YuMifloor
IP Rating
- WAEB-20 Collaborative Palletizing RobotIP54
- YuMiIP30
Safety
Safety Rating
- WAEB-20 Collaborative Palletizing Robot—
- YuMiCat2 PLc
Force/Torque Sensing
- WAEB-20 Collaborative Palletizing Robot—
- YuMinone
TCP Speed (Collaborative)
- WAEB-20 Collaborative Palletizing Robot—
- YuMi1.5 m/s
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- WAEB-20 Collaborative Palletizing Robot—
- YuMiYes
Offline Programming
- WAEB-20 Collaborative Palletizing Robot—
- YuMiNo
Programming Interface
- WAEB-20 Collaborative Palletizing Robotteach_pendant
- YuMiLead-Through Programming
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- WAEB-20 Collaborative Palletizing Robot—
- YuMiiso 9283 compatible
Integrated F/T Sensor
- WAEB-20 Collaborative Palletizing Robot—
- YuMiYes
Wrist Power Supply
- WAEB-20 Collaborative Palletizing Robot—
- YuMi24V; 1A
Software & Connectivity
Fieldbus Protocols
- WAEB-20 Collaborative Palletizing RobotEtherCAT
- YuMiEthernet, Fieldbus
Digital Twin Support
- WAEB-20 Collaborative Palletizing Robot—
- YuMiYes
Commercial
Price (USD)
- WAEB-20 Collaborative Palletizing Robot$4,400 USD
- YuMi$40,000–$51,000 USD
CaaS / Month
- WAEB-20 Collaborative Palletizing Robot—
- YuMi$1,000
Warranty
- WAEB-20 Collaborative Palletizing Robot1 yrs
- YuMi—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | Switzerland |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2011 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $4,400 USD | $40,000–$51,000 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 260 kg | 38 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | — | 1.5 m/s |
| Payload (values differ) | 20 kg | 0.5 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,600 mm | 560 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 14 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.04 mm | ±0.02 mm |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor | floor |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP54 | IP30 |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | — | 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) | teach_pendant | 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 | ||
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | EtherCAT | Ethernet, Fieldbus |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $4,400 USD | $40,000–$51,000 USD |
| 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, Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Duty Cycle, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, Tool Changer Support, SDK Languages, ROS Compatible, MTBF, Path Accuracy, Lead Time
ROI Comparison
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Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | WAEB-20 Collaborative Palletizing Robot | YuMi |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $4,400 | $45,500 |
| Payback period | 1.1 mo | 10.9 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $245,600 | $204,500 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +5582% | +449% |
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 WAEB-20 Collaborative Palletizing Robot and YuMi?
WAEB-20 Collaborative Palletizing Robot is made by AE Robotics Co., Ltd., based in CN. YuMi is made by ABB, based in CH.
How do WAEB-20 Collaborative Palletizing Robot and YuMi compare on the Robo Score?
WAEB-20 Collaborative Palletizing Robot scores 53.2 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 WAEB-20 Collaborative Palletizing Robot compare to YuMi?
WAEB-20 Collaborative Palletizing Robot has a reach of 1600 mm. YuMi has a reach of 559 mm.
Are WAEB-20 Collaborative Palletizing Robot 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 WAEB-20 Collaborative Palletizing Robot 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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WAEB-20 Collaborative Palletizing Robot 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.