ABB IRB 120 FlexMove vs YK-TW
Side-by-side comparison of ABB IRB 120 FlexMove (ABB) and YK-TW (Yamaha Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveSwitzerland
- YK-TWJapan
Year First Available
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove2018
- YK-TW2012
Verified Deployments
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove0 Deployments
- YK-TW0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove$65,000 USD
- YK-TWContact for quote
Availability Status
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveACTIVE
- YK-TWACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove12 kg
- YK-TW5 kg
IP Rating (Arm)
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveIP54
- YK-TWIP20
Reach
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove900 mm
- YK-TW500 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove6
- YK-TW4
Repeatability
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove±0.03 mm
- YK-TW±0.01 mm
Path Accuracy
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove±0.1 mm
- YK-TW—
Robot Weight
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove35 kg
- YK-TW27 kg
Performance
Cycle Time (25/305/25)
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove—
- YK-TW0.3 s
MTBF
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove50,000 hrs
- YK-TW—
Duty Cycle
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove24 7 continuous
- YK-TWcontinuous 24 7
Vibration Damping
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove—
- YK-TWpassive
Safety
Safety Category
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove—
- YK-TWCat.3 PLd
Dual Check Safety
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveYes
- YK-TWNo
Safety I/O Pairs
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove2
- YK-TW8
Safe Zone Count
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove—
- YK-TW4
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveOmniCore™
- YK-TWRCX340
Programming Languages
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveRAPID
- YK-TWYamaha PCL (proprietary)
Teach Pendant Type
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMovewired touch
- YK-TWwired touch
Offline Programming
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveRobotStudio
- YK-TWYamaha RCX340 Studio
Digital Twin Support
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveYes
- YK-TWNo
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove—
- YK-TWnone
IoT / Cloud Platform
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveABB Ability
- YK-TW—
Predictive Maintenance
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMovethreshold based
- YK-TWthreshold based
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveiso 9283
- YK-TWISO 9409-1
Tool Changer (ISO)
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove—
- YK-TWnone
Internal Cable Routing
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMovethrough arm and wrist
- YK-TWthrough arm
Pneumatic Lines
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove1
- YK-TW2
Electrical Lines
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove—
- YK-TW8
Commercial
Price (USD)
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove$65,000 USD
- YK-TWContact for quote
Warranty
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove1 yrs
- YK-TW—
Service Network
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveglobal
- YK-TWglobal
Spare Parts Lead Time
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove—
- YK-TW5 days
Expected Service Life
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove—
- YK-TW10 yrs
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Switzerland | Japan |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2018 | 2012 |
| 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 Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 12 kg | 5 kg |
| IP Rating (Arm) (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | IP54 | IP20 |
| Reach (values differ) | 900 mm | 500 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 4 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.03 mm | ±0.01 mm |
| Path Accuracy (values differ) | ±0.1 mm | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 35 kg | 27 kg |
| Performance | ||
| Cycle Time (25/305/25) (values differ) | — | 0.3 s |
| MTBF (values differ) | 50,000 hrs | — |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | 24 7 continuous | continuous 24 7 |
| Vibration Damping (values differ) | — | passive |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Category (values differ) | — | Cat.3 PLd |
| Dual Check Safety (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Safety I/O Pairs (values differ) | 2 | 8 |
| Safe Zone Count (values differ) | — | 4 |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | OmniCore™ | RCX340 |
| Programming Languages (values differ) | RAPID | Yamaha PCL (proprietary) |
| Teach Pendant Type | wired touch | wired touch |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | RobotStudio | Yamaha RCX340 Studio |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| ROS-Industrial Support (values differ) | — | none |
| IoT / Cloud Platform (values differ) | ABB Ability | — |
| Predictive Maintenance | threshold based | threshold based |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | iso 9283 | ISO 9409-1 |
| Tool Changer (ISO) (values differ) | — | none |
| Internal Cable Routing (values differ) | through arm and wrist | through arm |
| Pneumatic Lines (values differ) | 1 | 2 |
| Electrical Lines (values differ) | — | 8 |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $65,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | — |
| Service Network | global | global |
| Spare Parts Lead Time (values differ) | — | 5 days |
| Expected Service Life (values differ) | — | 10 yrs |
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), E-Stop Response, Communication Protocols, Cybersecurity Certs
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 | YK-TW |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $65,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 15.6 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $185,000 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +285% | — |
YK-TW 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.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes ABB IRB 120 FlexMove and YK-TW?
ABB IRB 120 FlexMove is made by ABB, based in CH. YK-TW is made by Yamaha Robotics, based in JP.
When were ABB IRB 120 FlexMove and YK-TW launched?
ABB IRB 120 FlexMove launched in 2018. YK-TW launched in 2012.
How do ABB IRB 120 FlexMove and YK-TW compare on the Robo Index?
ABB IRB 120 FlexMove grades AA on the Robo Index. YK-TW grades A. The Robo Index is a credibility grade (AAA … C) that blends 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 YK-TW?
ABB IRB 120 FlexMove has a reach of 580 mm. YK-TW has a reach of 500 mm.
Are ABB IRB 120 FlexMove and YK-TW 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 YK-TW?
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 YK-TW 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 Index is calculated.