ABB IRB 120 FlexMove vs NB220 Series
Side-by-side comparison of ABB IRB 120 FlexMove (ABB) and NB220 Series (Beijing ROKAE Technology Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveSwitzerland
- NB220 SeriesChina
Year First Available
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove2018
- NB220 Series2023
Verified Deployments
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove0 Deployments
- NB220 Series0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove$65,000 USD
- NB220 SeriesContact for quote
Availability Status
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveACTIVE
- NB220 SeriesACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove12 kg
- NB220 Series—
Robot Weight
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove35 kg
- NB220 Series—
Reach
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove900 mm
- NB220 Series—
Degrees of Freedom
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove6
- NB220 Series—
Repeatability
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove±0.03 mm
- NB220 Series—
Path Accuracy
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove±0.1 mm
- NB220 Series—
IP Rating (Arm)
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveIP54
- NB220 Series—
Performance
MTBF
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove50,000 hrs
- NB220 Series—
Duty Cycle
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove24 7 continuous
- NB220 Series—
Safety
Dual Check Safety
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveYes
- NB220 Series—
Safety I/O Pairs
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove2
- NB220 Series—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveOmniCore™
- NB220 Series—
Programming Languages
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveRAPID
- NB220 Series—
Teach Pendant Type
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMovewired touch
- NB220 Series—
Offline Programming
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveRobotStudio
- NB220 Series—
Digital Twin Support
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveYes
- NB220 Series—
Connectivity
IoT / Cloud Platform
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveABB Ability
- NB220 Series—
Predictive Maintenance
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMovethreshold based
- NB220 Series—
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveiso 9283
- NB220 Series—
Internal Cable Routing
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMovethrough arm and wrist
- NB220 Series—
Pneumatic Lines
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove1
- NB220 Series—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove$65,000 USD
- NB220 SeriesContact for quote
Warranty
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove1 yrs
- NB220 Series—
Service Network
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveglobal
- NB220 Series—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Switzerland | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2018 | 2023 |
| 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 | ||
| Payload (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 12 kg | — |
| Robot Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 35 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 | — |
| IP Rating (Arm) (values differ) | IP54 | — |
| 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™ | — |
| Programming Languages (values differ) | RAPID | — |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | wired touch | — |
| 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 USD | Contact for quote |
| 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
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 | NB220 Series |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $65,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 15.6 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $185,000 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +285% | — |
NB220 Series 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 NB220 Series?
ABB IRB 120 FlexMove is made by ABB, based in CH. NB220 Series is made by Beijing ROKAE Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN.
When were ABB IRB 120 FlexMove and NB220 Series launched?
ABB IRB 120 FlexMove launched in 2018. NB220 Series launched in 2023.
How do ABB IRB 120 FlexMove and NB220 Series compare on the Robo Score?
ABB IRB 120 FlexMove scores 72.8 on the Robo Score. NB220 Series scores 59.6. 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.
Are ABB IRB 120 FlexMove and NB220 Series 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 NB220 Series?
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 NB220 Series 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.