ABB IRB 120 FlexMove vs Adtech 4-Axis Scara Robot AE
Side-by-side comparison of ABB IRB 120 FlexMove (ABB) and Adtech 4-Axis Scara Robot AE (AE Robotics Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveSwitzerland
- Adtech 4-Axis Scara Robot AEChina
Year First Available
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove2018
- Adtech 4-Axis Scara Robot AE—
Verified Deployments
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove0 Deployments
- Adtech 4-Axis Scara Robot AE0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove$65,000 USD
- Adtech 4-Axis Scara Robot AE$5,000 USD
Availability Status
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveACTIVE
- Adtech 4-Axis Scara Robot AEACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Repeatability
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove±0.03 mm
- Adtech 4-Axis Scara Robot AE—
IP Rating (Arm)
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveIP54
- Adtech 4-Axis Scara Robot AE—
Reach
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove900 mm
- Adtech 4-Axis Scara Robot AE—
Payload
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove12 kg
- Adtech 4-Axis Scara Robot AE—
Degrees of Freedom
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove6
- Adtech 4-Axis Scara Robot AE4
Path Accuracy
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove±0.1 mm
- Adtech 4-Axis Scara Robot AE—
Robot Weight
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove35 kg
- Adtech 4-Axis Scara Robot AE—
Performance
MTBF
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove50,000 hrs
- Adtech 4-Axis Scara Robot AE—
Duty Cycle
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove24 7 continuous
- Adtech 4-Axis Scara Robot AEnot specified
Safety
Dual Check Safety
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveYes
- Adtech 4-Axis Scara Robot AE—
Safety I/O Pairs
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove2
- Adtech 4-Axis Scara Robot AE—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveOmniCore™
- Adtech 4-Axis Scara Robot AE—
Programming Languages
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveRAPID
- Adtech 4-Axis Scara Robot AE—
Teach Pendant Type
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMovewired touch
- Adtech 4-Axis Scara Robot AE—
Offline Programming
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveRobotStudio
- Adtech 4-Axis Scara Robot AE—
Digital Twin Support
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveYes
- Adtech 4-Axis Scara Robot AE—
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove—
- Adtech 4-Axis Scara Robot AEnone
IoT / Cloud Platform
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveABB Ability
- Adtech 4-Axis Scara Robot AE—
Predictive Maintenance
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMovethreshold based
- Adtech 4-Axis Scara Robot AE—
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveiso 9283
- Adtech 4-Axis Scara Robot AEother
Internal Cable Routing
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMovethrough arm and wrist
- Adtech 4-Axis Scara Robot AE—
Pneumatic Lines
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove1
- Adtech 4-Axis Scara Robot AE—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove$65,000 USD
- Adtech 4-Axis Scara Robot AE$5,000 USD
Warranty
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove1 yrs
- Adtech 4-Axis Scara Robot AE1 yrs
Service Network
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveglobal
- Adtech 4-Axis Scara Robot AE—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Switzerland | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2018 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $65,000 USD | $5,000 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Repeatability (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | ±0.03 mm | — |
| IP Rating (Arm) (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | IP54 | — |
| Reach (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | 900 mm | — |
| Payload (values differ) | 12 kg | — |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 4 |
| Path Accuracy (values differ) | ±0.1 mm | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 35 kg | — |
| Performance | ||
| MTBF (values differ) | 50,000 hrs | — |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | 24 7 continuous | not specified |
| Safety | ||
| Dual Check Safety (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Safety I/O Pairs (values differ) | 2 | — |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | OmniCore™ | — |
| Programming Languages (values differ) | RAPID | — |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | wired touch | — |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | RobotStudio | — |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| ROS-Industrial Support (values differ) | — | none |
| IoT / Cloud Platform (values differ) | ABB Ability | — |
| Predictive Maintenance (values differ) | threshold based | — |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | iso 9283 | other |
| Internal Cable Routing (values differ) | through arm and wrist | — |
| Pneumatic Lines (values differ) | 1 | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $65,000 USD | $5,000 USD |
| Warranty | 1 yrs | 1 yrs |
| Service Network (values differ) | 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), Vibration Damping, Safety Category, E-Stop Response, Safe Zone Count, Communication Protocols, Cybersecurity Certs, Tool Changer (ISO), Electrical Lines, Spare Parts Lead Time, Expected Service Life
ROI Comparison
Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.
Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | ABB IRB 120 FlexMove | Adtech 4-Axis Scara Robot AE |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $65,000 | $5,000 |
| Payback period | 15.6 mo | 1.2 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $185,000 | $245,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +285% | +4900% |
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 ABB IRB 120 FlexMove and Adtech 4-Axis Scara Robot AE?
ABB IRB 120 FlexMove is made by ABB, based in CH. Adtech 4-Axis Scara Robot AE is made by AE Robotics Co., Ltd., based in CN.
How much does ABB IRB 120 FlexMove cost compared to Adtech 4-Axis Scara Robot AE?
ABB IRB 120 FlexMove is listed at $65,000. Adtech 4-Axis Scara Robot AE is listed at $5,000.
How do ABB IRB 120 FlexMove and Adtech 4-Axis Scara Robot AE compare on the Robo Score?
ABB IRB 120 FlexMove scores 72.8 on the Robo Score. Adtech 4-Axis Scara Robot AE scores 42.4. 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 ABB IRB 120 FlexMove compare to Adtech 4-Axis Scara Robot AE?
ABB IRB 120 FlexMove has a reach of 580 mm. Adtech 4-Axis Scara Robot AE has a reach of 1980 mm.
Are ABB IRB 120 FlexMove and Adtech 4-Axis Scara Robot AE 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 ABB IRB 120 FlexMove and Adtech 4-Axis Scara Robot AE?
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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ABB IRB 120 FlexMove vs Adtech 4-Axis Scara Robot AE 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.