6-Axis Cartesian CRS vs ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
Side-by-side comparison of 6-Axis Cartesian CRS (IAI) and ABB IRB 120 FlexMove (ABB) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- 6-Axis Cartesian CRSJapan
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveSwitzerland
Year First Available
- 6-Axis Cartesian CRS2020
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove2018
Verified Deployments
- 6-Axis Cartesian CRS0 Deployments
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- 6-Axis Cartesian CRSContact for quote
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove$65,000 USD
Availability Status
- 6-Axis Cartesian CRSACTIVE
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- 6-Axis Cartesian CRS78.6 kg
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove12 kg
Reach
- 6-Axis Cartesian CRS—
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove900 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- 6-Axis Cartesian CRS6
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove6
Repeatability
- 6-Axis Cartesian CRS—
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove±0.03 mm
Path Accuracy
- 6-Axis Cartesian CRS—
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove±0.1 mm
Robot Weight
- 6-Axis Cartesian CRS—
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove35 kg
IP Rating (Arm)
- 6-Axis Cartesian CRS—
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveIP54
Performance
MTBF
- 6-Axis Cartesian CRS—
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove50,000 hrs
Duty Cycle
- 6-Axis Cartesian CRScontinuous 24 7
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove24 7 continuous
Vibration Damping
- 6-Axis Cartesian CRSactive model based
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove—
Safety
Dual Check Safety
- 6-Axis Cartesian CRS—
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveYes
Safety I/O Pairs
- 6-Axis Cartesian CRS—
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove2
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- 6-Axis Cartesian CRSXSEL
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveOmniCore™
Programming Languages
- 6-Axis Cartesian CRS—
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveRAPID
Teach Pendant Type
- 6-Axis Cartesian CRSwired touch
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMovewired touch
Offline Programming
- 6-Axis Cartesian CRSIAI software
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveRobotStudio
Digital Twin Support
- 6-Axis Cartesian CRS—
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveYes
Connectivity
IoT / Cloud Platform
- 6-Axis Cartesian CRS—
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveABB Ability
Predictive Maintenance
- 6-Axis Cartesian CRS—
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMovethreshold based
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- 6-Axis Cartesian CRS—
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveiso 9283
Tool Changer (ISO)
- 6-Axis Cartesian CRSnone
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove—
Internal Cable Routing
- 6-Axis Cartesian CRSthrough arm and wrist
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMovethrough arm and wrist
Pneumatic Lines
- 6-Axis Cartesian CRS—
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove1
Commercial
Price (USD)
- 6-Axis Cartesian CRSContact for quote
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove$65,000 USD
Warranty
- 6-Axis Cartesian CRS—
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove1 yrs
Service Network
- 6-Axis Cartesian CRSglobal
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveglobal
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | Switzerland |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2020 | 2018 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $65,000 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 78.6 kg | 12 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | — | 900 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | — | ±0.03 mm |
| Path Accuracy (values differ) | — | ±0.1 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | — | 35 kg |
| IP Rating (Arm) (values differ) | — | IP54 |
| Performance | ||
| MTBF (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | — | 50,000 hrs |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | continuous 24 7 | 24 7 continuous |
| Vibration Damping (values differ) | active model based | — |
| Safety | ||
| Dual Check Safety (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Safety I/O Pairs (values differ) | — | 2 |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | XSEL | OmniCore™ |
| Programming Languages (values differ) | — | RAPID |
| Teach Pendant Type | wired touch | wired touch |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | IAI software | RobotStudio |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| IoT / Cloud Platform (values differ) | — | ABB Ability |
| Predictive Maintenance (values differ) | — | threshold based |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | iso 9283 |
| Tool Changer (ISO) (values differ) | none | — |
| Internal Cable Routing | through arm and wrist | through arm and wrist |
| Pneumatic Lines (values differ) | — | 1 |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $65,000 USD |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 1 yrs |
| Service Network | global | global |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Max TCP Speed, IP Rating (Wrist), Cycle Time (25/305/25), Safety Category, E-Stop Response, Safe Zone Count, Communication Protocols, ROS-Industrial Support, Cybersecurity Certs, Electrical Lines, Spare Parts Lead Time, Expected Service Life
ROI Comparison
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Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | 6-Axis Cartesian CRS | ABB IRB 120 FlexMove |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $65,000 |
| Payback period | — | 15.6 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $185,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +285% |
6-Axis Cartesian CRS has no listed price, so payback can't be computed. Contact the manufacturer for a quote.
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 6-Axis Cartesian CRS and ABB IRB 120 FlexMove?
6-Axis Cartesian CRS is made by IAI, based in JP. ABB IRB 120 FlexMove is made by ABB, based in CH.
When were 6-Axis Cartesian CRS and ABB IRB 120 FlexMove launched?
6-Axis Cartesian CRS launched in 2020. ABB IRB 120 FlexMove launched in 2018.
How do 6-Axis Cartesian CRS and ABB IRB 120 FlexMove compare on the Robo Score?
6-Axis Cartesian CRS scores 57.7 on the Robo Score. ABB IRB 120 FlexMove scores 72.8. 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.
Are 6-Axis Cartesian CRS and ABB IRB 120 FlexMove in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Industrial Arm on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Industrial Arm robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Industrial Arm TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: TCO of a 6-Axis Arm Cell: Hardware, EOAT, Integration, Programming.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between 6-Axis Cartesian CRS and ABB IRB 120 FlexMove?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Industrial Arm Vendor Selection: Capability Matrices and Proof Points.
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6-Axis Cartesian CRS vs ABB IRB 120 FlexMove compares two robots in the industrial-arm 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.