Verified user
Jun 18, 2023
Period
- 2022
Title
We used YuMi in our laboratory to run experiments with two-armed robots. We implemented a block-based programming language for YuMi to make it easier for end-users.
Pro
It is a great, safe, and easy-to-use robot. For professionals, I see YuMi as the best option in the market for two-armed collaborative robots. Our laboratory version comes with the older controller (IRC5), but ABB is trying to bring the new controller to it (OmniCore). If it happens, this will probably be the best robot I have used so far.
Con
As mentioned, our version comes with the old controller and operating system (IRC5). Although it is a solid system for professionals, it does not come with easy-to-use features like ABB Wizard Programming, which I think it is a con. If the target audience is end-users or people without a degree in Engineering, I don't know how easy it would be for them to implement code using YuMi (as the only programming option would be RAPID). Newer versions like GoFa would probably be a better option.
Mohammed Mansoor
Alfanar Electrical division
May 31, 2023
Period
- 2020
Title
Used in Switches and Breakers Assembly
Pro
Safe design, Less Error in Programming. Camera Options are very Good
Con
Payload is less. Not User Friendly Some Systems are Complicated.
Verified user
Feb 14, 2023
Period
- 2020
Title
I considered this model as equipment for a research lab.
Pro
This mode by ABB consists of a bi-manual system, which opens for a variety of applications. I found the robot very interesting for research purposes. The cost is appropriate, considering that you get two arms.
Con
The major con is the payload, which is extremely low. You can definitely perform assembly tasks, but it is not appropriate for bi manual manipulation tasks. A pity.
Jabar Ali Sithick
ALFANAR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 31, 2023
Period
- 2020
Title
We used in switching & breakers assembly & inspections ; it was before like semi automatic assembly without inspections.
Pro
Two hand assembly and the camera options
Con
Less payload & limited reachability
Shijith V
Madox Technologies
Jan 27, 2023
Period
- 2022
Title
Used for Material Handling in Assembly Line
Pro
Easy to use, Safe, ROI is good
Con
Nil
Vishakh Duggal
IdeaForge
Jan 27, 2023
Period
- 2016
Title
Dynamic obstacle avoidance using cameras
Pro
1) Dual arm control - many advance applications could be created, 2) safety - inherent safety in operations 3) inbuilt cameras on hands - allows for amazing applications
Con
1) Breakages are higher than expected 2) can’t integrate images captured with machine learning 3) Linux, ROS interface missing
Rajendra Pawar
Contek Automation Pvt.Ltd
Jan 25, 2023
Period
- 2019
Title
Used for material handling
Pro
Easy to use
Con
Price
Tomas Miravete Jiménez
Student
Nov 7, 2022
Period
- 2018
Title
Programming a demonstration run to showcase the capabilities of the robot. Picking up objects to sort them.
Pro
It's intuitive interface. Ease of programming. Very precise control.
Con
Small operating area.
Jaime Alba Pastor
Polytech Nice Sophia
Oct 31, 2022
Period
- 2017
Title
I used the YuMi Cobot during my internship at Coventry University. For upcoming visits, I had to program a short demonstration of the robot's performance.
I had a great time and was impressed by two things: the movement's high accuracy and how simple the programming is (I was 15 years old back then).
Pro
The high precision in each movement enabled me to play with it while discovering a great amount of applications, such as screwing and positioning objects.
Con
I didn't dislike any particular aspect.
Wendy Cahya Kurniawan
National Taipei University of Technology
Aug 24, 2022
Period
- 2021
Title
YuMi is a good product for learning human-robot collaboration because it is safe movement. YuMi has internal force sensor to stop automatically when occurs collision.
Pro
YuMi has robotstudio online application which can easy programming using GUI
Con
in some cases, we need to change the battery regularly to fix the warning in flex pendant
Loïs GLEIZES
Radiall
Jul 4, 2022
Period
- 2019
Title
High precision automatic assembly of connectors
Pro
- Nice and safe design with pleasant material. The overall size of the product is minimized making it easy to implement on existing production lines.
- To have 1 camera, 1 griper and 1 vacuum in each hand ! Simply awesome to localize, catch and place the components
- The accuracy of each arm, given the 7 axis is really nice.
- The speed of movement while remaining safe for humans in the environment
Con
- No easy tool changeover
- Flex pendant not enough "user friendly"
- Inter-connectivity with feeder systems
- Camera software should be as easy to use as the Cobot by itself
Verified user
Jun 30, 2022
Period
- 2020
Title
Automatic inspection control and packaging
Pro
First point for me the Yumi have a very nice design ! It doesn’t look like another robot.
Every one know the velocity of collaborative robot isn’t very high, but Yumi break this problem 2 arms. You can split this cycle time by 2. Further it’s very simple to make the program
Con
The worth point is the weight lifting capacity. In terms of your application it can be a good solution.
Another point is for some French company you cannot use this robot in collaborative mode. It’s very difficult for having all the safety point accepted
Marius Boshoff
Chair of Production Systems
Jun 29, 2022
Period
- 2022
Title
Terminal strip assembly, building switch cabinets
Pro
1) Less errors in programming 2) easy to use 3) intuitive, as long as you worked with robots before 4) harmless 5) high precision, fulfils industrial standards 6) awesome for bin picking tasks 7) can be connected to self programed software 8) good documentation by ABB 9) I'm teaching classes, students understand the robot quickly
Con
1) 7 axis, complicated for learning
2) low payload to handle
Elisabeth FRIOUD
HEI
Jun 17, 2022
Period
- 2020
Title
Line 4.0 with the cobot YUMI
Pro
There was the first experience with a cobot. It was a school project for the year. We learned easily how to use YUMI. In few hours it was done! The cobot is on wheels in a labo so it is easy to move. The programmation to make work the robot is intuitive.
You can move the arm separately and program different things at the both. You have the possibility to make move the arm without programmation.
Con
The only con is that the cobot is plug on an electrical outlet so if you haven't any extension it's more difficult to move it.
Shobhit Yadav
TNO
Jun 10, 2022
Period
- 2019
- 2018
Title
Collaborative robotics, Impedance shaping
Pro
One of the biggest advantage is that it's a redundant manipulator with 7 degrees of freedom per arm. This enables to achieve constrained motions possible as I call it dextrous manipulation of the arm. This makes possible to reach desired poses while satisfying various physical and dynamical limitations.
Con
Maybe the reach of the robot or the payload that it can handle could be more.
Marcin Pilip
PIAP
Jan 12, 2022
Period
- 2021
Title
Robot jest przyjazny i użyteczny.
Pro
Wbudowany system wizyjny wraz z oprogramowaniem.
Con
Dwa niezależne ramiona, które przyśpieszają proces w pracy kolaboracyjnej.
Pablo Albaladejo Muñoz
Roche
Nov 13, 2021
Period
- 2019
- 2018
Title
Mostly a Great Experience
Pro
As an engineer student I found the programming of the cobot to be really intuitive once you get the basic training. The grippers are also easily interchangeable. I was able to implement grippers that were 3D printed according to the project's specification and also use grippers from the manufacturer containing a vision system. Thanks to its 7DoF in combination with the dual arm setup provides a good workspace allowing for a variety of implementations. Finally, I found the documentation quite helpful during the different implementations, especially when I encountered problems due to my own mistakes.
Con
When trying to use the external force sensors for an application it felt highly sensitive (which can be a pro or a con depending on the application you want it for). Regarding the documentation, it can feel overwhelming depending on the person and especially the time available. Finally, as far as I remember, the FlexPendant proved to be frustrating at times mainly due to the navigation system.
Asad Khan
Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Künstliche Intelligenz (DFKI)
Oct 19, 2021
Period
- 2020
Title
Easy to use graphically programmable robot with great flexibility and usability. Dual arms each having 7 DOFs provide a wide range of motion.
Pro
- Graphical programming.
- Wide motion range.
- Integration of multiple tools and sensors.
- easy to calibrate and program using different platforms. (ROS and Unity)
- Excellent safety features including automated obstacle detection.
- flex pendant support and manual motion features.
Con
- Mobility restricted. (Needs a mobile robot to mount and move)
- Documentation and user manuals do not explain much.
Patricia Leconte
Flanders Make
Sep 24, 2021
Period
- 2020
Title
Collaborative assembly of light switches
Pro
The robot is very accurate and can move quickly while still remaining safe. This is due to the low payload of the cobot.
Con
As far as I know, interlocks have to be programmed manually as with all industrial robots without additional software. This is very time-consuming. The robot arms do not stop or adjust their movements automatically. With CAD information, this cobot should be able to do that better.
You need programming skills to program this robot (this is a pro or a con, depending on your background)
Robert Kramer
Electronics Industry - 10.000+ employees
Sep 16, 2021
Period
- 2019
Title
Using YuMi in the wrong application
Pro
the Teach Pendant was fairly easy to use in manipulating YuMi, but combining with the Rapid software helped a ton in creating a program. YuMi's speed and dexterity were a huge plus.
Con
It was hard to determine if we were too harsh on YuMi when it would crash. Calibrations were sometimes completely wrecked by a crash and even if you did reset the motor count, positions would still be off. I think this was mostly due to just putting YuMi in the wrong process.
Verified user
Sep 10, 2021
Period
- 2020
- 2019
Title
Easy to work with and real fun to use tec that is front edge.
Pro
Easy, smart, new and its clever procces to get to the end goals.
Con
As usual when something is relativ new it has some bug, nice support as usual.