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ABB IRB 120 FlexMove vs AR1440

Side-by-side comparison of ABB IRB 120 FlexMove (ABB) and AR1440 (Yaskawa) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveSwitzerland
  • AR1440
    AR1440Japan

Year First Available

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMove2018
  • AR1440
    AR1440

Verified Deployments

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMove0 Deployments
  • AR1440
    AR14400 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMove$65,000 USD
  • AR1440
    AR1440Contact for quote

Availability Status

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveACTIVE
  • AR1440
    AR1440ACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Repeatability

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMove±0.03 mm
  • AR1440
    AR1440±0.08 mm

IP Rating (Arm)

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveIP54
  • AR1440
    AR1440

Reach

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMove900 mm
  • AR1440
    AR1440

Payload

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMove12 kg
  • AR1440
    AR1440

Degrees of Freedom

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMove6
  • AR1440
    AR14406

Path Accuracy

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMove±0.1 mm
  • AR1440
    AR1440

Robot Weight

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMove35 kg
  • AR1440
    AR1440

Performance

MTBF

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMove50,000 hrs
  • AR1440
    AR144028 hrs

Duty Cycle

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMove24 7 continuous
  • AR1440
    AR1440

Safety

Dual Check Safety

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveYes
  • AR1440
    AR1440

Safety I/O Pairs

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMove2
  • AR1440
    AR1440

Controller & Programming

Controller Model

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveOmniCore™
  • AR1440
    AR1440YRC1000

Programming Languages

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveRAPID
  • AR1440
    AR1440

Teach Pendant Type

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMovewired touch
  • AR1440
    AR1440

Offline Programming

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveRobotStudio
  • AR1440
    AR1440

Digital Twin Support

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveYes
  • AR1440
    AR1440

Connectivity

IoT / Cloud Platform

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveABB Ability
  • AR1440
    AR1440

Predictive Maintenance

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMovethreshold based
  • AR1440
    AR1440

End-Effector

Tool Flange Standard

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveiso 9283
  • AR1440
    AR1440

Internal Cable Routing

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMovethrough arm and wrist
  • AR1440
    AR1440

Pneumatic Lines

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMove1
  • AR1440
    AR1440

Commercial

Price (USD)

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMove$65,000 USD
  • AR1440
    AR1440Contact for quote

Warranty

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMove1 yrs
  • AR1440
    AR1440

Service Network

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveglobal
  • AR1440
    AR1440

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, ROS-Industrial Support, Cybersecurity Certs, Tool Changer (ISO), Electrical Lines, Spare Parts Lead Time, Expected Service Life

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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

MetricABB IRB 120 FlexMoveAR1440
Investment$65,000No price
Payback period15.6 mo
Net savings (5 yr)$185,000
ROI (5 yr)+285%

AR1440 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 ABB IRB 120 FlexMove and AR1440?

ABB IRB 120 FlexMove is made by ABB, based in CH. AR1440 is made by Yaskawa, based in JP.

How do ABB IRB 120 FlexMove and AR1440 compare on the Robo Index?

ABB IRB 120 FlexMove grades AA on the Robo Index. AR1440 grades A. The Robo Index is a credibility grade (AAA … C) that blends 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 AR1440?

ABB IRB 120 FlexMove has a reach of 580 mm. AR1440 has a reach of 1440 mm.

Are ABB IRB 120 FlexMove and AR1440 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 AR1440?

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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About this comparison

ABB IRB 120 FlexMove vs AR1440 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 Index is calculated.