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ABB IRB 120 FlexMove vs Professional Auto RK-1500

Side-by-side comparison of ABB IRB 120 FlexMove (ABB) and Professional Auto RK-1500 (Ningbo Trichain Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
ABB IRB 120 FlexMove72.8
Professional Auto RK-150049.6

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveSwitzerland
  • Professional Auto RK-1500—

Year First Available

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMove2018
  • Professional Auto RK-15002022

Verified Deployments

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMove0 Deployments
  • Professional Auto RK-15000 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMove$65,000 USD
  • Professional Auto RK-1500$29,500 USD

Availability Status

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveACTIVE
  • Professional Auto RK-1500ACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Payload

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMove12 kg
  • Professional Auto RK-1500—

Robot Weight

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMove35 kg
  • Professional Auto RK-1500700 kg

Reach

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMove900 mm
  • Professional Auto RK-1500—

Degrees of Freedom

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMove6
  • Professional Auto RK-1500—

Repeatability

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMove±0.03 mm
  • Professional Auto RK-1500—

Path Accuracy

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMove±0.1 mm
  • Professional Auto RK-1500—

IP Rating (Arm)

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveIP54
  • Professional Auto RK-1500—

Performance

MTBF

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMove50,000 hrs
  • Professional Auto RK-1500—

Duty Cycle

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMove24 7 continuous
  • Professional Auto RK-1500continuous 24 7

Safety

Dual Check Safety

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveYes
  • Professional Auto RK-1500—

Safety I/O Pairs

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMove2
  • Professional Auto RK-1500—

Controller & Programming

Controller Model

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveOmniCore™
  • Professional Auto RK-1500Dell (2.7G, DDR II 2.0G, 500G, 19" wide screen LCD)

Programming Languages

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveRAPID
  • Professional Auto RK-1500LabVIEW

Teach Pendant Type

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMovewired touch
  • Professional Auto RK-1500—

Offline Programming

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveRobotStudio
  • Professional Auto RK-1500—

Digital Twin Support

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveYes
  • Professional Auto RK-1500—

Connectivity

ROS-Industrial Support

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMove—
  • Professional Auto RK-1500none

IoT / Cloud Platform

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveABB Ability
  • Professional Auto RK-1500—

Predictive Maintenance

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMovethreshold based
  • Professional Auto RK-1500—

End-Effector

Tool Flange Standard

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveiso 9283
  • Professional Auto RK-1500—

Internal Cable Routing

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMovethrough arm and wrist
  • Professional Auto RK-1500—

Pneumatic Lines

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMove1
  • Professional Auto RK-1500—

Commercial

Price (USD)

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMove$65,000 USD
  • Professional Auto RK-1500$29,500 USD

Warranty

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMove1 yrs
  • Professional Auto RK-15001 yrs

Service Network

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveglobal
  • Professional Auto RK-1500regional

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, Cybersecurity Certs, Tool Changer (ISO), Electrical Lines, Spare Parts Lead Time, Expected Service Life

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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

MetricABB IRB 120 FlexMoveProfessional Auto RK-1500
Investment$65,000$29,500
Payback period15.6 mo7.1 mo
Net savings (5 yr)$185,000$220,500
ROI (5 yr)+285%+747%

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 Professional Auto RK-1500?

ABB IRB 120 FlexMove is made by ABB, based in CH. Professional Auto RK-1500 is made by Ningbo Trichain Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd..

When were ABB IRB 120 FlexMove and Professional Auto RK-1500 launched?

ABB IRB 120 FlexMove launched in 2018. Professional Auto RK-1500 launched in 2022.

How much does ABB IRB 120 FlexMove cost compared to Professional Auto RK-1500?

ABB IRB 120 FlexMove is listed at $65,000. Professional Auto RK-1500 is listed at $29,500.

How do ABB IRB 120 FlexMove and Professional Auto RK-1500 compare on the Robo Score?

ABB IRB 120 FlexMove scores 72.8 on the Robo Score. Professional Auto RK-1500 scores 49.6. 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 Professional Auto RK-1500 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 Professional Auto RK-1500?

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 Professional Auto RK-1500 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.