xArm 850 vs YuMi
Side-by-side comparison of xArm 850 (UFACTORY) and YuMi (ABB) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- xArm 850China
- YuMiSwitzerland
Year First Available
- xArm 850—
- YuMi2011
Verified Deployments
- xArm 8500 Deployments
- YuMi0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- xArm 850$8,999
- YuMi$56,316
Availability Status
- xArm 850ACTIVE
- YuMiACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- xArm 850850 mm
- YuMi560 mm
Repeatability
- xArm 850±0.02 mm
- YuMi±0.02 mm
Payload
- xArm 8505 kg
- YuMi0.5 kg
IP Rating
- xArm 850—
- YuMiIP30
Degrees of Freedom
- xArm 8506
- YuMi14
Max TCP Speed
- xArm 8501 m/s
- YuMi1.5 m/s
Robot Weight
- xArm 85020 kg
- YuMi38 kg
Mounting Options
- xArm 850floor, ceiling, wall, rail
- YuMifloor
Safety
Safety Rating
- xArm 850ISO Class 5
- YuMiCat2 PLc
Force/Torque Sensing
- xArm 850joint level all
- YuMinone
TCP Speed (Collaborative)
- xArm 850—
- YuMi1.5 m/s
Safety I/O Pairs
- xArm 85016
- YuMi—
Duty Cycle
- xArm 85024 7 continuous
- YuMi—
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- xArm 850Yes
- YuMiYes
Offline Programming
- xArm 850Yes
- YuMiNo
Programming Interface
- xArm 850code_python, code_ros
- YuMiLead-Through Programming
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- xArm 850iso 9283
- YuMiiso 9283 compatible
Tool Changer Support
- xArm 850manual
- YuMi—
Integrated F/T Sensor
- xArm 850Yes
- YuMiYes
Wrist Power Supply
- xArm 85048VDC
- YuMi24V; 1A
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- xArm 850Python, C++
- YuMi—
ROS Compatible
- xArm 850Yes
- YuMi—
Fieldbus Protocols
- xArm 850Modbus TCP
- YuMiEthernet, Fieldbus
Digital Twin Support
- xArm 850Yes
- YuMiYes
Reliability
MTBF
- xArm 85015,000 hrs
- YuMi—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- xArm 850$8,999
- YuMi$56,316
CaaS / Month
- xArm 850—
- YuMi$1,000
Warranty
- xArm 8501 yrs
- YuMi—
Lead Time
- xArm 8508 wks
- YuMi—
| 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 Range (USD) (values differ) | $8,999 | $56,316 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 850 mm | 560 mm |
| Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) | ±0.02 mm | ±0.02 mm |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 5 kg | 0.5 kg |
| IP Rating (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | — | IP30 |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 14 |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | 1 m/s | 1.5 m/s |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 20 kg | 38 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor, ceiling, wall, rail | floor |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO Class 5 | Cat2 PLc |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | joint level all | none |
| TCP Speed (Collaborative) (values differ) | — | 1.5 m/s |
| Safety I/O Pairs (values differ) | 16 | — |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | 24 7 continuous | — |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable | Yes | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | code_python, code_ros | Lead-Through Programming |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | iso 9283 | iso 9283 compatible |
| Tool Changer Support (values differ) | manual | — |
| Integrated F/T Sensor (values differ) | Yes | Yes |
| Wrist Power Supply (values differ) | 48VDC | 24V; 1A |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python, C++ | — |
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | Modbus TCP | Ethernet, Fieldbus |
| Digital Twin Support | Yes | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| MTBF (values differ) | 15,000 hrs | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $8,999 | $56,316 |
| CaaS / Month (values differ) | — | $1,000 |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | — |
| Lead Time (values differ) | 8 wks | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Power/Force Limiting, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, Path Accuracy
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Frequently asked
Who makes xArm 850 and YuMi?
xArm 850 is made by UFACTORY, based in CN. YuMi is made by ABB, based in CH.
How much does xArm 850 cost compared to YuMi?
xArm 850 is listed at $8,999. YuMi is listed at $56,316.
How do xArm 850 and YuMi compare on the Robolist Product Score?
xArm 850 scores 88/100. YuMi scores 100/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of xArm 850 compare to YuMi?
xArm 850 has a reach of 1214 mm. YuMi has a reach of 559 mm.
Are xArm 850 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 xArm 850 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
xArm 850 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.