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ABB IRB 120 FlexMove vs VS-068/087

Side-by-side comparison of ABB IRB 120 FlexMove (ABB) and VS-068/087 (DENSO Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveSwitzerland
  • VS-068/087
    VS-068/087Japan

Year First Available

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMove2018
  • VS-068/087
    VS-068/087

Layer 2: Operational

Price

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMove$65,000 USD
  • VS-068/087
    VS-068/087$30,000–$36,000 USD

Availability Status

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveACTIVE
  • VS-068/087
    VS-068/087ACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Reach

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMove900 mm
  • VS-068/087
    VS-068/087710 mm

Repeatability

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMove±0.03 mm
  • VS-068/087
    VS-068/087±0.02 mm

Payload

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMove12 kg
  • VS-068/087
    VS-068/0877 kg

IP Rating (Arm)

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveIP54
  • VS-068/087
    VS-068/087IP67

Degrees of Freedom

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMove6
  • VS-068/087
    VS-068/0876

Path Accuracy

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMove±0.1 mm
  • VS-068/087
    VS-068/087

Robot Weight

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMove35 kg
  • VS-068/087
    VS-068/087

Performance

MTBF

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMove50,000 hrs
  • VS-068/087
    VS-068/087

Duty Cycle

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMove24 7 continuous
  • VS-068/087
    VS-068/087

Safety

Dual Check Safety

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveYes
  • VS-068/087
    VS-068/087

Safety I/O Pairs

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMove2
  • VS-068/087
    VS-068/087

Controller & Programming

Controller Model

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveOmniCore™
  • VS-068/087
    VS-068/087

Programming Languages

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveRAPID
  • VS-068/087
    VS-068/087

Teach Pendant Type

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMovewired touch
  • VS-068/087
    VS-068/087

Offline Programming

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveRobotStudio
  • VS-068/087
    VS-068/087WINCAPS III

Digital Twin Support

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveYes
  • VS-068/087
    VS-068/087

Connectivity

IoT / Cloud Platform

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveABB Ability
  • VS-068/087
    VS-068/087

Predictive Maintenance

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMovethreshold based
  • VS-068/087
    VS-068/087

End-Effector

Tool Flange Standard

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveiso 9283
  • VS-068/087
    VS-068/087

Internal Cable Routing

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMovethrough arm and wrist
  • VS-068/087
    VS-068/087

Pneumatic Lines

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMove1
  • VS-068/087
    VS-068/087

Commercial

Price (USD)

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMove$65,000 USD
  • VS-068/087
    VS-068/087$30,000–$36,000 USD

Warranty

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMove1 yrs
  • VS-068/087
    VS-068/087

Service Network

  • ABB IRB 120 FlexMove
    ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveglobal
  • VS-068/087
    VS-068/087global

Insufficient data for full comparison

The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Verified Deployments, 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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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 FlexMoveVS-068/087
Investment$65,000$33,000
Payback period15.6 mo7.9 mo
Net savings (5 yr)$185,000$217,000
ROI (5 yr)+285%+658%

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 VS-068/087?

ABB IRB 120 FlexMove is made by ABB, based in CH. VS-068/087 is made by DENSO Robotics, based in JP.

How do ABB IRB 120 FlexMove and VS-068/087 compare on the Robo Score?

ABB IRB 120 FlexMove scores 72.8 on the Robo Score. VS-068/087 scores 64.6. 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.

How does the reach of ABB IRB 120 FlexMove compare to VS-068/087?

ABB IRB 120 FlexMove has a reach of 580 mm. VS-068/087 has a reach of 905 mm.

Are ABB IRB 120 FlexMove and VS-068/087 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 VS-068/087?

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 VS-068/087 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.