ABB IRB 120 FlexMove vs Meca500
Side-by-side comparison of ABB IRB 120 FlexMove (ABB) and Meca500 (Mecademic) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveSwitzerland
- Meca500Canada
Year First Available
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove2018
- Meca5002015
Verified Deployments
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove0 Deployments
- Meca5000 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove$65,000
- Meca500$15,000
Availability Status
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveACTIVE
- Meca500ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
IP Rating (Arm)
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveIP54
- Meca500IP 40
Payload
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove12 kg
- Meca5001 kg
Reach
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove900 mm
- Meca500330 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove6
- Meca5006
Repeatability
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove±0.03 mm
- Meca500±0.005 mm
Path Accuracy
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove±0.1 mm
- Meca500—
Robot Weight
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove35 kg
- Meca5004.6 kg
Performance
MTBF
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove50,000 hrs
- Meca500—
Duty Cycle
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove24 7 continuous
- Meca500—
Safety
Dual Check Safety
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveYes
- Meca500—
Safety I/O Pairs
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove2
- Meca500—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveOmniCore™
- Meca500embedded
Programming Languages
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveRAPID
- Meca500—
Teach Pendant Type
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMovewired touch
- Meca500none
Offline Programming
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveRobotStudio
- Meca500—
Digital Twin Support
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveYes
- Meca500—
Connectivity
IoT / Cloud Platform
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveABB Ability
- Meca500—
Predictive Maintenance
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMovethreshold based
- Meca500—
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveiso 9283
- Meca500—
Internal Cable Routing
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMovethrough arm and wrist
- Meca500—
Pneumatic Lines
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove1
- Meca500—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove$65,000
- Meca500$15,000
Warranty
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove1 yrs
- Meca500—
Service Network
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveglobal
- Meca500—
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Switzerland | Canada |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2018 | 2015 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $65,000 | $15,000 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| IP Rating (Arm) (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | IP54 | IP 40 |
| Payload (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 12 kg | 1 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 900 mm | 330 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.03 mm | ±0.005 mm |
| Path Accuracy (values differ) | ±0.1 mm | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 35 kg | 4.6 kg |
| 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™ | embedded |
| Programming Languages (values differ) | RAPID | — |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | wired touch | none |
| 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 | $15,000 |
| 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: Battery / Shift Runtime, 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
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Frequently asked
Who makes ABB IRB 120 FlexMove and Meca500?
ABB IRB 120 FlexMove is made by ABB, based in CH. Meca500 is made by Mecademic, based in CA.
When were ABB IRB 120 FlexMove and Meca500 launched?
ABB IRB 120 FlexMove launched in 2018. Meca500 launched in 2015.
How much does ABB IRB 120 FlexMove cost compared to Meca500?
ABB IRB 120 FlexMove is listed at $65,000. Meca500 is listed at $15,000.
How do ABB IRB 120 FlexMove and Meca500 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
ABB IRB 120 FlexMove scores 59/100. Meca500 scores 56/100. The Product Score 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 Meca500?
ABB IRB 120 FlexMove has a reach of 580 mm. Meca500 has a reach of 225 mm.
Are ABB IRB 120 FlexMove and Meca500 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 Meca500?
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 Meca500 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 Product Score is calculated.