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ABB YuMi (IRB 14000)

ABB (Switzerland/Sweden) · 2015 · All ABB robots

ABB (Switzerland/Sweden) ABB YuMi (IRB 14000) (1)
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AvailableVia SSH / web / bridgeDual-armPadded armsSmall-parts assembly
Weeks+Shipping: Integrator lead time.
Remote control: A laptop can drive it through ABB Robot Web Services or EGM, typically via the ROS-Industrial abb_robot_driver. Native programs are written in RAPID.
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Overview

ABB's human-sized, padded two-armed robot for electronics and small-parts assembly, launched in 2015 as what ABB called the first truly collaborative robot. Its low payload limits industrial use, but it became a common dual-arm research platform. ABB later added a single-arm 7-axis YuMi and the larger GoFa and SWIFTI cobots.

At a glance
Type
Robot arm · Industrial & legacy
Maker
ABB (Switzerland/Sweden)
Released
2015
Price
Quote only
Status
Available
Best for
Professionals & labs
Programming
Limited SDK

Price and shipping

No public list price. Unveiled in 2014 and launched in 2015.

Shipping: Integrator lead time. Sold through ABB and its integrators on quotation. Used units appear from labs and factories.

Specifications

CategoryRobot arms · Industrial & legacy
Released2015
CountrySwitzerland, Sweden
AvailabilityAvailable
ProgrammabilityLimited SDK
Built-in autonomyNone / scripted · Moves only when controlled, or plays preset motions
LLM supportPossible via SDK · RAPID, Robot Web Services and EGM via ROS-Industrial, no built-in LLM.
MuJoCo simulationNone found · Nothing found.
NVIDIA Isaac simulationCommunity model · Third-party Isaac Sim + MoveIt shelf-picking project with a YuMi model. IsaacSim-store-shelf ↗
Gazebo simulationCommunity model · University ROS packages (Örebro/KTH) include a YuMi URDF with Gazebo support. OrebroUniversity/yumi ↗
Best forProfessionals & labs
Vision sensorsCamera
ActuatorsBrushless / direct-drive motors
AudioNo audio
Compute typeProprietary / undisclosed
Remote controlVia SSH / web / bridge
DOF14 (7 per arm)
Reach559 mm
Payload0.5 kg per arm
Repeatability0.02 mm
Weight38 kg
ControllerABB IRC5 controller built into the torso
SensorsMotor-current collision detection, optional SmartGrippers with integrated camera, vacuum and servo fingers
SDKRAPID language in RobotStudio, Robot Web Services and Externally Guided Motion for external control, ROS-Industrial abb_robot_driver

Common questions

How much does ABB YuMi cost?

Quote only. No public list price. Unveiled in 2014 and launched in 2015.

Can ABB YuMi be bought today?

Yes, it is on sale. Sold through ABB and its integrators on quotation. Used units appear from labs and factories.

Who makes ABB YuMi?

ABB YuMi is made by ABB (Switzerland/Sweden). It came out in 2015.

Can ABB YuMi be programmed?

Limited SDK. RAPID language in RobotStudio, Robot Web Services and Externally Guided Motion for external control, ROS-Industrial abb_robot_driver.

Does ABB YuMi have AI chat or LLM support?

Possible via SDK. RAPID, Robot Web Services and EGM via ROS-Industrial, no built-in LLM.

Ratings & reviews

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Sources

Technical overview (PDF) ↗ · abb_robot_driver ↗

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