ABB IRB-2600 vs eDavid
Side-by-side comparison of ABB IRB-2600 (ABB) and eDavid (University of Konstanz) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ABB IRB-2600Switzerland
- eDavid—
Year First Available
- ABB IRB-26002015
- eDavid2009
Verified Deployments
- ABB IRB-26000 Deployments
- eDavid0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- ABB IRB-2600$11,000–$20,999 USD
- eDavidResearch platform
Availability Status
- ABB IRB-2600ACTIVE
- eDavidACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Repeatability
- ABB IRB-2600±0.04 mm
- eDavid—
IP Rating (Arm)
- ABB IRB-2600IP67
- eDavidIP54
Reach
- ABB IRB-26001,850 mm
- eDavid1,100 mm
Payload
- ABB IRB-260020 kg
- eDavid10 kg
Degrees of Freedom
- ABB IRB-26006
- eDavid6
Path Accuracy
- ABB IRB-2600±0.5 mm
- eDavid—
Robot Weight
- ABB IRB-2600235 kg
- eDavid55 kg
IP Rating (Wrist)
- ABB IRB-2600IP67
- eDavid—
Performance
Cycle Time (25/305/25)
- ABB IRB-26000.4 s
- eDavid—
MTBF
- ABB IRB-2600100,000 hrs
- eDavid50,000 hrs
Duty Cycle
- ABB IRB-2600continuous 24 7
- eDavidcontinuous 24 7
Vibration Damping
- ABB IRB-2600active model based
- eDavidactive model based
Safety
Safety Category
- ABB IRB-2600Cat.3 PLd
- eDavidCat.3 PLd
Dual Check Safety
- ABB IRB-2600Yes
- eDavidYes
Safety I/O Pairs
- ABB IRB-2600—
- eDavid4
E-Stop Response
- ABB IRB-260015 ms
- eDavid100 ms
Safe Zone Count
- ABB IRB-26008
- eDavid6
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- ABB IRB-2600OmniCore V250XT/V400XT or IRC5
- eDavidKR C4
Programming Languages
- ABB IRB-2600KAREL, TP
- eDavidKRL, Java
Teach Pendant Type
- ABB IRB-2600smart pad
- eDavidsmart pad
Offline Programming
- ABB IRB-2600ROBOGUIDE
- eDavidKUKA.Sim
Digital Twin Support
- ABB IRB-2600—
- eDavidYes
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- ABB IRB-2600vendor supported
- eDavidvendor supported
IoT / Cloud Platform
- ABB IRB-2600FANUC ZDT
- eDavidKUKA Connect
Cybersecurity Certs
- ABB IRB-2600—
- eDavidIEC 62443 SL2
Predictive Maintenance
- ABB IRB-2600ml based
- eDavidml based
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- ABB IRB-2600ISO 9409-1
- eDavidISO 9409-1
Tool Changer (ISO)
- ABB IRB-2600—
- eDavidproprietary
Internal Cable Routing
- ABB IRB-2600through arm and wrist
- eDavidthrough arm and wrist
Pneumatic Lines
- ABB IRB-26002
- eDavid2
Electrical Lines
- ABB IRB-260012
- eDavid4
Commercial
Price (USD)
- ABB IRB-2600$11,000–$20,999 USD
- eDavidResearch platform
Warranty
- ABB IRB-26003 yrs
- eDavid—
Service Network
- ABB IRB-2600global
- eDavidglobal
Spare Parts Lead Time
- ABB IRB-260014 days
- eDavid5 days
Expected Service Life
- ABB IRB-260010 yrs
- eDavid15 yrs
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Switzerland | — |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | 2009 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $11,000–$20,999 USD | Research platform |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Repeatability (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | ±0.04 mm | — |
| IP Rating (Arm) (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | IP67 | IP54 |
| Reach (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | 1,850 mm | 1,100 mm |
| Payload (values differ) | 20 kg | 10 kg |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Path Accuracy (values differ) | ±0.5 mm | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 235 kg | 55 kg |
| IP Rating (Wrist) (values differ) | IP67 | — |
| Performance | ||
| Cycle Time (25/305/25) (values differ) | 0.4 s | — |
| MTBF (values differ) | 100,000 hrs | 50,000 hrs |
| Duty Cycle | continuous 24 7 | continuous 24 7 |
| Vibration Damping | active model based | active model based |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Category | Cat.3 PLd | Cat.3 PLd |
| Dual Check Safety | Yes | Yes |
| Safety I/O Pairs (values differ) | — | 4 |
| E-Stop Response (values differ) | 15 ms | 100 ms |
| Safe Zone Count (values differ) | 8 | 6 |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | OmniCore V250XT/V400XT or IRC5 | KR C4 |
| Programming Languages (values differ) | KAREL, TP | KRL, Java |
| Teach Pendant Type | smart pad | smart pad |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | ROBOGUIDE | KUKA.Sim |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| ROS-Industrial Support | vendor supported | vendor supported |
| IoT / Cloud Platform (values differ) | FANUC ZDT | KUKA Connect |
| Cybersecurity Certs (values differ) | — | IEC 62443 SL2 |
| Predictive Maintenance | ml based | ml based |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard | ISO 9409-1 | ISO 9409-1 |
| Tool Changer (ISO) (values differ) | — | proprietary |
| Internal Cable Routing | through arm and wrist | through arm and wrist |
| Pneumatic Lines | 2 | 2 |
| Electrical Lines (values differ) | 12 | 4 |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $11,000–$20,999 USD | Research platform |
| Warranty (values differ) | 3 yrs | — |
| Service Network | global | global |
| Spare Parts Lead Time (values differ) | 14 days | 5 days |
| Expected Service Life (values differ) | 10 yrs | 15 yrs |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Max TCP Speed, Communication Protocols
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-2600 | eDavid |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $16,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 3.8 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $234,001 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +1463% | — |
eDavid 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-2600 and eDavid?
ABB IRB-2600 is made by ABB, based in CH. eDavid is made by University of Konstanz.
When were ABB IRB-2600 and eDavid launched?
ABB IRB-2600 launched in 2015. eDavid launched in 2009.
How do ABB IRB-2600 and eDavid compare on the Robo Index?
ABB IRB-2600 grades AAA on the Robo Index. eDavid grades BB. 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-2600 compare to eDavid?
ABB IRB-2600 has a reach of 1811 mm. eDavid has a reach of 1100 mm.
Are ABB IRB-2600 and eDavid 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-2600 and eDavid?
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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TCO of a 6-Axis Arm Cell: Hardware, EOAT, Integration, Programming
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About this comparison
ABB IRB-2600 vs eDavid 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.