ABB IRB 120 FlexMove vs ARMATRIX
Side-by-side comparison of ABB IRB 120 FlexMove (ABB) and ARMATRIX (Southwest Research Institute) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveSwitzerland
- ARMATRIX—
Year First Available
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove2018
- ARMATRIX2025
Verified Deployments
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove0 Deployments
- ARMATRIX0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove$65,000 USD
- ARMATRIXResearch platform
Availability Status
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveACTIVE
- ARMATRIXACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove900 mm
- ARMATRIX—
Repeatability
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove±0.03 mm
- ARMATRIX—
Payload
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove12 kg
- ARMATRIX200 kg
IP Rating (Arm)
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveIP54
- ARMATRIXIP67
Degrees of Freedom
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove6
- ARMATRIX—
Path Accuracy
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove±0.1 mm
- ARMATRIX—
Robot Weight
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove35 kg
- ARMATRIX160 kg
Performance
MTBF
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove50,000 hrs
- ARMATRIX—
Duty Cycle
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove24 7 continuous
- ARMATRIXsingle shift
Safety
Dual Check Safety
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveYes
- ARMATRIX—
Safety I/O Pairs
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove2
- ARMATRIX—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveOmniCore™
- ARMATRIXUR10e,UR5
Programming Languages
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveRAPID
- ARMATRIX—
Teach Pendant Type
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMovewired touch
- ARMATRIXwireless tablet
Offline Programming
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveRobotStudio
- ARMATRIXTesseract
Digital Twin Support
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveYes
- ARMATRIXYes
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove—
- ARMATRIXvendor supported
IoT / Cloud Platform
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveABB Ability
- ARMATRIX—
Cybersecurity Certs
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove—
- ARMATRIXSOC 2, ISO 27001
Predictive Maintenance
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMovethreshold based
- ARMATRIX—
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveiso 9283
- ARMATRIX—
Internal Cable Routing
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMovethrough arm and wrist
- ARMATRIXexternal only
Pneumatic Lines
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove1
- ARMATRIX—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove$65,000 USD
- ARMATRIXResearch platform
Warranty
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove1 yrs
- ARMATRIX—
Service Network
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveglobal
- ARMATRIXglobal
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Switzerland | — |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2018 | 2025 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $65,000 USD | Research platform |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 900 mm | — |
| Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | ±0.03 mm | — |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 12 kg | 200 kg |
| IP Rating (Arm) (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | IP54 | IP67 |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | — |
| Path Accuracy (values differ) | ±0.1 mm | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 35 kg | 160 kg |
| Performance | ||
| MTBF (values differ) | 50,000 hrs | — |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | 24 7 continuous | single shift |
| Safety | ||
| Dual Check Safety (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Safety I/O Pairs (values differ) | 2 | — |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | OmniCore™ | UR10e,UR5 |
| Programming Languages (values differ) | RAPID | — |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | wired touch | wireless tablet |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | RobotStudio | Tesseract |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| ROS-Industrial Support (values differ) | — | vendor supported |
| IoT / Cloud Platform (values differ) | ABB Ability | — |
| Cybersecurity Certs (values differ) | — | SOC 2, ISO 27001 |
| Predictive Maintenance (values differ) | threshold based | — |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | iso 9283 | — |
| Internal Cable Routing (values differ) | through arm and wrist | external only |
| Pneumatic Lines (values differ) | 1 | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $65,000 USD | Research platform |
| 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), Vibration Damping, Safety Category, E-Stop Response, Safe Zone Count, Communication Protocols, 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 | ARMATRIX |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $65,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 15.6 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $185,000 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +285% | — |
ARMATRIX 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 ARMATRIX?
ABB IRB 120 FlexMove is made by ABB, based in CH. ARMATRIX is made by Southwest Research Institute.
When were ABB IRB 120 FlexMove and ARMATRIX launched?
ABB IRB 120 FlexMove launched in 2018. ARMATRIX launched in 2025.
How do ABB IRB 120 FlexMove and ARMATRIX compare on the Robo Index?
ABB IRB 120 FlexMove grades AA on the Robo Index. ARMATRIX grades B. 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.
Are ABB IRB 120 FlexMove and ARMATRIX 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 ARMATRIX?
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 ARMATRIX 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.