Weyer Collaborative Robot vs YuMi

Side-by-side comparison of Weyer Collaborative Robot (Shanghai Weyer Electric Co. Ltd.) and YuMi (ABB) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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Weyer Collaborative Robot76.6

YuMi100.0

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

Weyer Collaborative Robot—
YuMiSwitzerland

Year First Available

Weyer Collaborative Robot2015
YuMi2011

Verified Deployments

Weyer Collaborative Robot0 Deployments
YuMi0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price Range (USD)

Weyer Collaborative Robot$29,000
YuMi$40,000–$51,000

Availability Status

Weyer Collaborative RobotACTIVE
YuMiACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

IP Rating

Weyer Collaborative Robot—
YuMiIP30

Payload

Weyer Collaborative Robot4 kg
YuMi0.5 kg

Max TCP Speed

Weyer Collaborative Robot—
YuMi1.5 m/s

Reach

Weyer Collaborative Robot1,000 mm
YuMi560 mm

Degrees of Freedom

Weyer Collaborative Robot7
YuMi14

Repeatability

Weyer Collaborative Robot—
YuMi±0.02 mm

Robot Weight

Weyer Collaborative Robot19 kg
YuMi38 kg

Mounting Options

Weyer Collaborative Robot—
YuMifloor

Safety

Safety Rating

Weyer Collaborative RobotISO9001, IATF16949, UL, CE
YuMiCat2 PLc

Force/Torque Sensing

Weyer Collaborative Robotintegrated wrist ft
YuMinone

TCP Speed (Collaborative)

Weyer Collaborative Robot—
YuMi1.5 m/s

Ease of Use

No-Code Capable

Weyer Collaborative RobotNo
YuMiYes

Offline Programming

Weyer Collaborative RobotNo
YuMiNo

Programming Interface

Weyer Collaborative RobotIntera
YuMiLead-Through Programming

End-Effector

Tool Flange Standard

Weyer Collaborative Robot—
YuMiiso 9283 compatible

Integrated F/T Sensor

Weyer Collaborative Robot—
YuMiYes

Wrist Power Supply

Weyer Collaborative Robot—
YuMi24V; 1A

Software & Connectivity

Fieldbus Protocols

Weyer Collaborative Robot—
YuMiEthernet, Fieldbus

Digital Twin Support

Weyer Collaborative Robot—
YuMiYes

Commercial

Price (USD)

Weyer Collaborative Robot$29,000
YuMi$40,000–$51,000

CaaS / Month

Weyer Collaborative Robot—
YuMi$1,000

	Weyer Collaborative RobotcobotShanghai Weyer Electric Co. Ltd. 76.6Robo Index	YuMicobotABB 100.0Robo Index
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country (values differ)	—	Switzerland
Year First Available (values differ)	2015	2011
Verified Deployments	0 Deployments	0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD) (values differ)	$29,000	$40,000–$51,000
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Arm Mechanics
IP Rating (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ)	—	IP30
Payload (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ)	4 kg	0.5 kg
Max TCP Speed (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ)	—	1.5 m/s
Reach (values differ)	1,000 mm	560 mm
Degrees of Freedom (values differ)	7	14
Repeatability (values differ)	—	±0.02 mm
Robot Weight (values differ)	19 kg	38 kg
Mounting Options (values differ)	—	floor
Safety
Safety Rating (values differ)	ISO9001, IATF16949, UL, CE	Cat2 PLc
Force/Torque Sensing (values differ)	integrated wrist ft	none
TCP Speed (Collaborative) (values differ)	—	1.5 m/s
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable (values differ)	No	Yes
Offline Programming	No	No
Programming Interface (values differ)	Intera	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)	—	Ethernet, Fieldbus
Digital Twin Support (values differ)	—	Yes
Commercial
Price (USD) (values differ)	$29,000	$40,000–$51,000
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, ROS Compatible, MTBF, Path Accuracy, Warranty, Lead Time

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Frequently asked

Who makes Weyer Collaborative Robot and YuMi?

Weyer Collaborative Robot is made by Shanghai Weyer Electric Co. Ltd.. YuMi is made by ABB, based in CH.

When were Weyer Collaborative Robot and YuMi launched?

Weyer Collaborative Robot launched in 2015. YuMi launched in 2011.

How do Weyer Collaborative Robot and YuMi compare on the Robo Index?

Weyer Collaborative Robot scores 77/100. YuMi scores 100/100. The Robo Index blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.

How does the reach of Weyer Collaborative Robot compare to YuMi?

Weyer Collaborative Robot has a reach of 1000 mm. YuMi has a reach of 559 mm.

Are Weyer Collaborative 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 Weyer Collaborative 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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About this comparison

Weyer Collaborative 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 Index is calculated.