ABB IRB 120 FlexMove vs KAWASAKI MX700N
Side-by-side comparison of ABB IRB 120 FlexMove (ABB) and KAWASAKI MX700N (Kawasaki Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robolist Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveSwitzerland
- KAWASAKI MX700NJapan
Year First Available
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove2018
- KAWASAKI MX700N2010
Verified Deployments
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove0 Deployments
- KAWASAKI MX700N0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove$65,000
- KAWASAKI MX700N$42,000–$48,000
Availability Status
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveACTIVE
- KAWASAKI MX700NACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Repeatability
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove±0.03 mm
- KAWASAKI MX700N±0.5 mm
IP Rating (Arm)
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveIP54
- KAWASAKI MX700N—
Reach
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove900 mm
- KAWASAKI MX700N2,540 mm
Payload
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove12 kg
- KAWASAKI MX700N700 kg
Degrees of Freedom
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove6
- KAWASAKI MX700N6
Path Accuracy
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove±0.1 mm
- KAWASAKI MX700N—
Robot Weight
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove35 kg
- KAWASAKI MX700N—
Performance
MTBF
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove50,000 hrs
- KAWASAKI MX700N—
Duty Cycle
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove24 7 continuous
- KAWASAKI MX700Ncontinuous 24 7
Vibration Damping
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove—
- KAWASAKI MX700Nactive model based
Safety
Dual Check Safety
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveYes
- KAWASAKI MX700N—
Safety I/O Pairs
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove2
- KAWASAKI MX700N—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveOmniCore™
- KAWASAKI MX700NF04
Programming Languages
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveRAPID
- KAWASAKI MX700NKawasaki AS (Advanced Servo)
Teach Pendant Type
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMovewired touch
- KAWASAKI MX700Nwired button
Offline Programming
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveRobotStudio
- KAWASAKI MX700NKawasaki K-ROSET
Digital Twin Support
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveYes
- KAWASAKI MX700N—
Connectivity
IoT / Cloud Platform
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveABB Ability
- KAWASAKI MX700NKawasaki K- iPS (Intelligent Production System)
Predictive Maintenance
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMovethreshold based
- KAWASAKI MX700Nthreshold based
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveiso 9283
- KAWASAKI MX700NISO 9409-1
Internal Cable Routing
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMovethrough arm and wrist
- KAWASAKI MX700Nthrough arm
Pneumatic Lines
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove1
- KAWASAKI MX700N—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove$65,000
- KAWASAKI MX700N$42,000–$48,000
Warranty
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove1 yrs
- KAWASAKI MX700N—
Service Network
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveglobal
- KAWASAKI MX700Nglobal
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Switzerland | Japan |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2018 | 2010 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $65,000 | $42,000–$48,000 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Repeatability (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | ±0.03 mm | ±0.5 mm |
| IP Rating (Arm) (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | IP54 | — |
| Reach (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | 900 mm | 2,540 mm |
| Payload (values differ) | 12 kg | 700 kg |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| 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 | continuous 24 7 |
| Vibration Damping (values differ) | — | active model based |
| Safety | ||
| Dual Check Safety (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Safety I/O Pairs (values differ) | 2 | — |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | OmniCore™ | F04 |
| Programming Languages (values differ) | RAPID | Kawasaki AS (Advanced Servo) |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | wired touch | wired button |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | RobotStudio | Kawasaki K-ROSET |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| IoT / Cloud Platform (values differ) | ABB Ability | Kawasaki K- iPS (Intelligent Production System) |
| Predictive Maintenance | threshold based | threshold based |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | iso 9283 | ISO 9409-1 |
| Internal Cable Routing (values differ) | through arm and wrist | through arm |
| Pneumatic Lines (values differ) | 1 | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $65,000 | $42,000–$48,000 |
| 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), 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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Frequently asked
Who makes ABB IRB 120 FlexMove and KAWASAKI MX700N?
ABB IRB 120 FlexMove is made by ABB, based in CH. KAWASAKI MX700N is made by Kawasaki Robotics, based in JP.
When were ABB IRB 120 FlexMove and KAWASAKI MX700N launched?
ABB IRB 120 FlexMove launched in 2018. KAWASAKI MX700N launched in 2010.
How do ABB IRB 120 FlexMove and KAWASAKI MX700N compare on the Robolist Index?
ABB IRB 120 FlexMove scores 97/100. KAWASAKI MX700N scores 79/100. The Robolist Index blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of ABB IRB 120 FlexMove compare to KAWASAKI MX700N?
ABB IRB 120 FlexMove has a reach of 580 mm. KAWASAKI MX700N has a reach of 2540 mm.
Are ABB IRB 120 FlexMove and KAWASAKI MX700N 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 KAWASAKI MX700N?
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 KAWASAKI MX700N 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.