ABB IRB 120 FlexMove vs KAWASAKI MX700N
Side-by-side comparison of ABB IRB 120 FlexMove (ABB) and KAWASAKI MX700N (Kawasaki Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, 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
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove$65,000 USD

- KAWASAKI MX700N$42,000–$48,000 USD

Availability Status
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveACTIVE

- KAWASAKI MX700NACTIVE

Arm Mechanics
Payload
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove12 kg

- KAWASAKI MX700N700 kg

Robot Weight
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove35 kg

- KAWASAKI MX700N—

Reach
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove900 mm

- KAWASAKI MX700N2,540 mm

Degrees of Freedom
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove6

- KAWASAKI MX700N6

Repeatability
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove±0.03 mm

- KAWASAKI MX700N±0.5 mm

Path Accuracy
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove±0.1 mm

- KAWASAKI MX700N—

IP Rating (Arm)
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveIP54

- 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 USD

- KAWASAKI MX700N$42,000–$48,000 USD

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 (values differ) | $65,000 USD | $42,000–$48,000 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 12 kg | 700 kg |
| Robot Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 35 kg | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 900 mm | 2,540 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.03 mm | ±0.5 mm |
| Path Accuracy (values differ) | ±0.1 mm | — |
| IP Rating (Arm) (values differ) | IP54 | — |
| 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 USD | $42,000–$48,000 USD |
| 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
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 | KAWASAKI MX700N |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $65,000 | $45,000 |
| Payback period | 15.6 mo | 10.8 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $185,000 | $205,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +285% | +456% |
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.
Trade-offs at a glance
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 Robo Score?
ABB IRB 120 FlexMove scores 72.8 on the Robo Score. KAWASAKI MX700N scores 68.2. The Robo Score is a 0–100 credibility figure blending 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 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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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 Robo Score is calculated.