YuMi vs Z-Arm

Side-by-side comparison of YuMi (ABB) and Z-Arm (Shenzhen Guanhong Automation Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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YuMi75.4

Z-Arm64.4

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

YuMiSwitzerland
Z-ArmChina

Year First Available

YuMi2011
Z-Arm—

Verified Deployments

YuMi0 Deployments
Z-Arm0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

YuMi$40,000–$51,000 USD
Z-Arm$5,999–$8,015 USD

Availability Status

YuMiACTIVE
Z-ArmACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Payload

YuMi0.5 kg
Z-Arm3 kg

Max TCP Speed

YuMi1.5 m/s
Z-Arm3 m/s

Reach

YuMi560 mm
Z-Arm240 mm

Degrees of Freedom

YuMi14
Z-Arm6

Repeatability

YuMi±0.02 mm
Z-Arm±0.03 mm

Robot Weight

YuMi38 kg
Z-Arm19 kg

Mounting Options

YuMifloor
Z-Armfloor

IP Rating

YuMiIP30
Z-Arm—

Safety

Safety Rating

YuMiCat2 PLc
Z-Armcollision detection

Force/Torque Sensing

YuMinone
Z-Armnone

TCP Speed (Collaborative)

YuMi1.5 m/s
Z-Arm—

Ease of Use

No-Code Capable

YuMiYes
Z-ArmNo

Offline Programming

YuMiNo
Z-ArmNo

Programming Interface

YuMiLead-Through Programming
Z-ArmSDK

End-Effector

Tool Flange Standard

YuMiiso 9283 compatible
Z-Arm—

Integrated F/T Sensor

YuMiYes
Z-Arm—

Wrist Power Supply

YuMi24V; 1A
Z-Arm—

Software & Connectivity

ROS Compatible

YuMi—
Z-ArmNo

Fieldbus Protocols

YuMiEthernet, Fieldbus
Z-ArmEthernet

Digital Twin Support

YuMiYes
Z-Arm—

Commercial

Price (USD)

YuMi$40,000–$51,000 USD
Z-Arm$5,999–$8,015 USD

CaaS / Month

YuMi$1,000
Z-Arm—

	YuMicobotABB 75.4Robo Score	Z-ArmcobotShenzhen Guanhong Automation Co., Ltd. 64.4Robo Score
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country (values differ)	Switzerland	China
Year First Available (values differ)	2011	—
Verified Deployments	0 Deployments	0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price (values differ)	$40,000–$51,000 USD	$5,999–$8,015 USD
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Arm Mechanics
Payload (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ)	0.5 kg	3 kg
Max TCP Speed (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ)	1.5 m/s	3 m/s
Reach (values differ)	560 mm	240 mm
Degrees of Freedom (values differ)	14	6
Repeatability (values differ)	±0.02 mm	±0.03 mm
Robot Weight (values differ)	38 kg	19 kg
Mounting Options (values differ)	floor	floor
IP Rating (values differ)	IP30	—
Safety
Safety Rating (values differ)	Cat2 PLc	collision detection
Force/Torque Sensing	none	none
TCP Speed (Collaborative) (values differ)	1.5 m/s	—
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable (values differ)	Yes	No
Offline Programming	No	No
Programming Interface (values differ)	Lead-Through Programming	SDK
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)	—	No
Fieldbus Protocols (values differ)	Ethernet, Fieldbus	Ethernet
Digital Twin Support (values differ)	Yes	—
Commercial
Price (USD) (values differ)	$40,000–$51,000 USD	$5,999–$8,015 USD
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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ROI Comparison

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Robots (fleet)

Hours / day

Labor $/hr (USD)

Days / year

Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000

Metric	YuMi	Z-Arm
Investment	$45,500	$7,007
Payback period	10.9 mo	1.7 mo
Net savings (5 yr)	$204,500	$242,993
ROI (5 yr)	+449%	+3468%

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 YuMi and Z-Arm?

YuMi is made by ABB, based in CH. Z-Arm is made by Shenzhen Guanhong Automation Co., Ltd., based in CN.

How do YuMi and Z-Arm compare on the Robo Score?

YuMi scores 75.4 on the Robo Score. Z-Arm scores 64.4. 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 YuMi compare to Z-Arm?

YuMi has a reach of 559 mm. Z-Arm has a reach of 240 mm.

Are YuMi and Z-Arm 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 YuMi and Z-Arm?

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

YuMi vs Z-Arm 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.