Pick-and-place robotic arm YuMi®

collaborative

Overview
YuMi® (IRB 14000) is a dual-arm collaborative robot introduced by ABB in 2015, designed for safe side-by-side operation with human workers. It is optimized for short-cycle, high-mix assembly of small parts where adaptability and precision are required.

Human–robot collaboration
YuMi® integrates safety into its design to enable direct cooperation with operators without the need for fences. The dual-arm architecture and integrated padding reduce risk in contact scenarios while allowing shared tasks on the same workpiece.

Key benefits

• Operate side-by-side: Designed to work alongside or face-to-face with human coworkers on assembly tasks.
• Grippers with cameras: Servo-driven grippers offer options for built-in cameras for vision-guided handling.
• Collision-free path: Real-time motion planning algorithms compute collision-free trajectories for each arm.
• Protects coworkers: External padding and compliant design absorb contact forces to reduce injury risk.

Technical data
Reach: 559 mm
Payload: 500 g
Number of axes: 14

Characteristics / technical specifications

• Product name: Dual-arm YuMi® (IRB 14000)
• Robot type: Collaborative dual-arm robot for side-by-side human-robot work
• Introduced: 2015 (first truly collaborative robot)
• Main applications: Small-parts assembly, short-cycle manufacturing, high-mix production lines, automated testing and assembly
• Safety features: Integrated safety functionality; padding to absorb force on contact; reduces need for fencing/cages
• Gripper capability: Servo grippers with optional integrated cameras for vision-guided handling
• Motion planning: Real-time collision-avoidance algorithms per arm
• Flexibility: Supports automation of multiple product types on the same line and adaptable workflows
• Number of axes: 14
• Reach: 559 mm
• Payload: 500 g