ABB IRB 120 FlexMove vs Mantis MR-1
Side-by-side comparison of ABB IRB 120 FlexMove (ABB) and Mantis MR-1 (Mantis Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveSwitzerland
- Mantis MR-1United States
Year First Available
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove2018
- Mantis MR-12026
Verified Deployments
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove0 Deployments
- Mantis MR-10 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove$65,000 USD
- Mantis MR-1Contact for quote
Availability Status
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveACTIVE
- Mantis MR-1ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove900 mm
- Mantis MR-1900 mm
Repeatability
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove±0.03 mm
- Mantis MR-1±0.03 mm
Payload
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove12 kg
- Mantis MR-15 kg
IP Rating (Arm)
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveIP54
- Mantis MR-1—
Degrees of Freedom
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove6
- Mantis MR-1—
Path Accuracy
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove±0.1 mm
- Mantis MR-1—
Robot Weight
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove35 kg
- Mantis MR-1—
Performance
MTBF
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove50,000 hrs
- Mantis MR-1—
Duty Cycle
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove24 7 continuous
- Mantis MR-1not specified
Safety
Safety Category
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove—
- Mantis MR-1Cat.3 PLd
Dual Check Safety
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveYes
- Mantis MR-1Yes
Safety I/O Pairs
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove2
- Mantis MR-1—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveOmniCore™
- Mantis MR-1Mantis Robot Controller (unnamed)
Programming Languages
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveRAPID
- Mantis MR-1—
Teach Pendant Type
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMovewired touch
- Mantis MR-1—
Offline Programming
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveRobotStudio
- Mantis MR-1Mantis Studio
Digital Twin Support
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveYes
- Mantis MR-1Yes
Connectivity
IoT / Cloud Platform
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveABB Ability
- Mantis MR-1—
Predictive Maintenance
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMovethreshold based
- Mantis MR-1—
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveiso 9283
- Mantis MR-1—
Internal Cable Routing
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMovethrough arm and wrist
- Mantis MR-1—
Pneumatic Lines
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove1
- Mantis MR-1—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove$65,000 USD
- Mantis MR-1Contact for quote
Warranty
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove1 yrs
- Mantis MR-1—
Service Network
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveglobal
- Mantis MR-1global
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Switzerland | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2018 | 2026 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $65,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) | 900 mm | 900 mm |
| Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) | ±0.03 mm | ±0.03 mm |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 12 kg | 5 kg |
| IP Rating (Arm) (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | IP54 | — |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 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 | not specified |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Category (values differ) | — | Cat.3 PLd |
| Dual Check Safety | Yes | Yes |
| Safety I/O Pairs (values differ) | 2 | — |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | OmniCore™ | Mantis Robot Controller (unnamed) |
| Programming Languages (values differ) | RAPID | — |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | wired touch | — |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | RobotStudio | Mantis Studio |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | Yes | 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 | 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, Max TCP Speed, IP Rating (Wrist), Cycle Time (25/305/25), Vibration Damping, 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 | Mantis MR-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $65,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 15.6 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $185,000 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +285% | — |
Mantis MR-1 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 Mantis MR-1?
ABB IRB 120 FlexMove is made by ABB, based in CH. Mantis MR-1 is made by Mantis Robotics, based in US.
When were ABB IRB 120 FlexMove and Mantis MR-1 launched?
ABB IRB 120 FlexMove launched in 2018. Mantis MR-1 launched in 2026.
How do ABB IRB 120 FlexMove and Mantis MR-1 compare on the Robo Score?
ABB IRB 120 FlexMove scores 72.8 on the Robo Score. Mantis MR-1 scores 54.5. 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 Mantis MR-1?
ABB IRB 120 FlexMove has a reach of 580 mm. Mantis MR-1 has a reach of 900 mm.
Are ABB IRB 120 FlexMove and Mantis MR-1 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 Mantis MR-1?
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 Mantis MR-1 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.