Side-by-side comparison of ABB IRB 120 FlexMove (ABB) and FlexLink RI20 (FlexLink Systems Inc.) — specs, pricing, Robolist Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Manufacturer Country
Year First Available
Verified Deployments
Price Range (USD)
Availability Status
IP Rating (Arm)
Payload
Reach
Degrees of Freedom
Repeatability
Path Accuracy
Max TCP Speed
Robot Weight
MTBF
Duty Cycle
Dual Check Safety
Safety I/O Pairs
Controller Model
Programming Languages
Teach Pendant Type
Offline Programming
Digital Twin Support
ROS-Industrial Support
IoT / Cloud Platform
Predictive Maintenance
Tool Flange Standard
Internal Cable Routing
Pneumatic Lines
Price (USD)
Warranty
Service Network
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Switzerland | Sweden |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2018 | 2020 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $65,000 | Contact for quote |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| IP Rating (Arm) (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | IP54 | — |
| Payload (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 12 kg | 15 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 900 mm | — |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | — |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.03 mm | — |
| Path Accuracy (values differ) | ±0.1 mm | — |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | — | 0.2 m/s |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 35 kg | 3,000 kg |
| Performance | ||
| MTBF (values differ) | 50,000 hrs | — |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | 24 7 continuous | continuous 24 7 |
| 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 | tablet-style |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | RobotStudio | FlexLink Design Tool |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | Yes | No |
| 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 | — |
| Internal Cable Routing (values differ) | through arm and wrist | — |
| Pneumatic Lines (values differ) | 1 | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $65,000 | Contact for quote |
| 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, 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
Frequently asked
ABB IRB 120 FlexMove is made by ABB, based in CH. FlexLink RI20 is made by FlexLink Systems Inc., based in SE.
ABB IRB 120 FlexMove launched in 2018. FlexLink RI20 launched in 2020.
ABB IRB 120 FlexMove scores 97/100. FlexLink RI20 scores 48/100. The Robolist Index blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Both robots are classified as Industrial Arm on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
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.
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 FlexLink RI20 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 Robolist Index is calculated.