ABB IRB 120 FlexMove vs Flapper Nimble+ Starter Kit
Side-by-side comparison of ABB IRB 120 FlexMove (ABB) and Flapper Nimble+ Starter Kit (Flapper Drones) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveSwitzerland
- Flapper Nimble+ Starter Kit—
Year First Available
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove2018
- Flapper Nimble+ Starter Kit—
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove$65,000 USD
- Flapper Nimble+ Starter Kit$2,200 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove—
- Flapper Nimble+ Starter Kit0.1 hrs
Availability Status
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveACTIVE
- Flapper Nimble+ Starter KitACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove12 kg
- Flapper Nimble+ Starter Kit—
Reach
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove900 mm
- Flapper Nimble+ Starter Kit—
Degrees of Freedom
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove6
- Flapper Nimble+ Starter Kit6
Repeatability
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove±0.03 mm
- Flapper Nimble+ Starter Kit—
Path Accuracy
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove±0.1 mm
- Flapper Nimble+ Starter Kit—
Robot Weight
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove35 kg
- Flapper Nimble+ Starter Kit—
IP Rating (Arm)
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveIP54
- Flapper Nimble+ Starter Kit—
Performance
MTBF
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove50,000 hrs
- Flapper Nimble+ Starter Kit—
Duty Cycle
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove24 7 continuous
- Flapper Nimble+ Starter Kit—
Safety
Dual Check Safety
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveYes
- Flapper Nimble+ Starter Kit—
Safety I/O Pairs
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove2
- Flapper Nimble+ Starter Kit—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveOmniCore™
- Flapper Nimble+ Starter Kit—
Programming Languages
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveRAPID
- Flapper Nimble+ Starter Kit—
Teach Pendant Type
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMovewired touch
- Flapper Nimble+ Starter Kit—
Offline Programming
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveRobotStudio
- Flapper Nimble+ Starter Kit—
Digital Twin Support
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveYes
- Flapper Nimble+ Starter Kit—
Connectivity
IoT / Cloud Platform
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveABB Ability
- Flapper Nimble+ Starter Kit—
Predictive Maintenance
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMovethreshold based
- Flapper Nimble+ Starter Kit—
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveiso 9283
- Flapper Nimble+ Starter Kit—
Internal Cable Routing
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMovethrough arm and wrist
- Flapper Nimble+ Starter Kit—
Pneumatic Lines
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove1
- Flapper Nimble+ Starter Kit—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove$65,000 USD
- Flapper Nimble+ Starter Kit$2,200 USD
Warranty
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove1 yrs
- Flapper Nimble+ Starter Kit—
Service Network
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveglobal
- Flapper Nimble+ Starter Kit—
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Switzerland | — |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2018 | — |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $65,000 USD | $2,200 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | — | 0.1 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 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 (values differ) | 50,000 hrs | — |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | 24 7 continuous | — |
| 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 | ||
| IoT / Cloud Platform (values differ) | ABB Ability | — |
| Predictive Maintenance (values differ) | threshold based | — |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | iso 9283 | — |
| Internal Cable Routing (values differ) | through arm and wrist | — |
| Pneumatic Lines (values differ) | 1 | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $65,000 USD | $2,200 USD |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | — |
| Service Network (values differ) | global | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Verified Deployments, 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
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 | Flapper Nimble+ Starter Kit |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $65,000 | $2,200 |
| Payback period | 15.6 mo | < 1 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $185,000 | $247,800 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +285% | +11264% |
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 Flapper Nimble+ Starter Kit?
ABB IRB 120 FlexMove is made by ABB, based in CH. Flapper Nimble+ Starter Kit is made by Flapper Drones.
How much does ABB IRB 120 FlexMove cost compared to Flapper Nimble+ Starter Kit?
ABB IRB 120 FlexMove is listed at $65,000. Flapper Nimble+ Starter Kit is listed at $2,200.
Are ABB IRB 120 FlexMove and Flapper Nimble+ Starter Kit 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 Flapper Nimble+ Starter Kit?
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 Flapper Nimble+ Starter Kit 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.