ABB IRB-2600 vs Moonlight parallel robot
Side-by-side comparison of ABB IRB-2600 (ABB) and Moonlight parallel robot (Flexiv Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ABB IRB-2600Switzerland
- Moonlight parallel robotChina
Year First Available
- ABB IRB-26002015
- Moonlight parallel robot2016
Verified Deployments
- ABB IRB-26000 Deployments
- Moonlight parallel robot0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- ABB IRB-2600$11,000–$20,999 USD
- Moonlight parallel robot$32,500 USD
Availability Status
- ABB IRB-2600ACTIVE
- Moonlight parallel robotACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- ABB IRB-260020 kg
- Moonlight parallel robot38 kg
Reach
- ABB IRB-26001,850 mm
- Moonlight parallel robot1,200 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- ABB IRB-26006
- Moonlight parallel robot3
Repeatability
- ABB IRB-2600±0.04 mm
- Moonlight parallel robot±0.05 mm
Path Accuracy
- ABB IRB-2600±0.5 mm
- Moonlight parallel robot—
Robot Weight
- ABB IRB-2600235 kg
- Moonlight parallel robot7 kg
IP Rating (Arm)
- ABB IRB-2600IP67
- Moonlight parallel robotIP65
IP Rating (Wrist)
- ABB IRB-2600IP67
- Moonlight parallel robot—
Performance
MTBF
- ABB IRB-2600100,000 hrs
- Moonlight parallel robot—
Cycle Time (25/305/25)
- ABB IRB-26000.4 s
- Moonlight parallel robot—
Duty Cycle
- ABB IRB-2600continuous 24 7
- Moonlight parallel robot—
Vibration Damping
- ABB IRB-2600active model based
- Moonlight parallel robot—
Safety
Safety Category
- ABB IRB-2600Cat.3 PLd
- Moonlight parallel robot—
Dual Check Safety
- ABB IRB-2600Yes
- Moonlight parallel robot—
E-Stop Response
- ABB IRB-260015 ms
- Moonlight parallel robot—
Safe Zone Count
- ABB IRB-26008
- Moonlight parallel robot—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- ABB IRB-2600OmniCore V250XT/V400XT or IRC5
- Moonlight parallel robot—
Programming Languages
- ABB IRB-2600KAREL, TP
- Moonlight parallel robot—
Teach Pendant Type
- ABB IRB-2600smart pad
- Moonlight parallel robot—
Offline Programming
- ABB IRB-2600ROBOGUIDE
- Moonlight parallel robot—
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- ABB IRB-2600vendor supported
- Moonlight parallel robot—
IoT / Cloud Platform
- ABB IRB-2600FANUC ZDT
- Moonlight parallel robot—
Predictive Maintenance
- ABB IRB-2600ml based
- Moonlight parallel robot—
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- ABB IRB-2600ISO 9409-1
- Moonlight parallel robot—
Internal Cable Routing
- ABB IRB-2600through arm and wrist
- Moonlight parallel robot—
Pneumatic Lines
- ABB IRB-26002
- Moonlight parallel robot—
Electrical Lines
- ABB IRB-260012
- Moonlight parallel robot—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- ABB IRB-2600$11,000–$20,999 USD
- Moonlight parallel robot$32,500 USD
Warranty
- ABB IRB-26003 yrs
- Moonlight parallel robot—
Service Network
- ABB IRB-2600global
- Moonlight parallel robot—
Spare Parts Lead Time
- ABB IRB-260014 days
- Moonlight parallel robot—
Expected Service Life
- ABB IRB-260010 yrs
- Moonlight parallel robot—
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Switzerland | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | 2016 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $11,000–$20,999 USD | $32,500 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 20 kg | 38 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,850 mm | 1,200 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 3 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.04 mm | ±0.05 mm |
| Path Accuracy (values differ) | ±0.5 mm | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 235 kg | 7 kg |
| IP Rating (Arm) (values differ) | IP67 | IP65 |
| IP Rating (Wrist) (values differ) | IP67 | — |
| Performance | ||
| MTBF (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 100,000 hrs | — |
| Cycle Time (25/305/25) (values differ) | 0.4 s | — |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | continuous 24 7 | — |
| Vibration Damping (values differ) | active model based | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Category (values differ) | Cat.3 PLd | — |
| Dual Check Safety (values differ) | Yes | — |
| E-Stop Response (values differ) | 15 ms | — |
| Safe Zone Count (values differ) | 8 | — |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | OmniCore V250XT/V400XT or IRC5 | — |
| Programming Languages (values differ) | KAREL, TP | — |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | smart pad | — |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | ROBOGUIDE | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| ROS-Industrial Support (values differ) | vendor supported | — |
| IoT / Cloud Platform (values differ) | FANUC ZDT | — |
| Predictive Maintenance (values differ) | ml based | — |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | ISO 9409-1 | — |
| Internal Cable Routing (values differ) | through arm and wrist | — |
| Pneumatic Lines (values differ) | 2 | — |
| Electrical Lines (values differ) | 12 | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $11,000–$20,999 USD | $32,500 USD |
| Warranty (values differ) | 3 yrs | — |
| Service Network (values differ) | global | — |
| Spare Parts Lead Time (values differ) | 14 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, Safety I/O Pairs, Digital Twin Support, Communication Protocols, Cybersecurity Certs, Tool Changer (ISO)
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 | Moonlight parallel robot |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $16,000 | $32,500 |
| Payback period | 3.8 mo | 7.8 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $234,001 | $217,500 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +1463% | +669% |
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-2600 and Moonlight parallel robot?
ABB IRB-2600 is made by ABB, based in CH. Moonlight parallel robot is made by Flexiv Ltd., based in CN.
When were ABB IRB-2600 and Moonlight parallel robot launched?
ABB IRB-2600 launched in 2015. Moonlight parallel robot launched in 2016.
How do ABB IRB-2600 and Moonlight parallel robot compare on the Robo Index?
ABB IRB-2600 grades AAA on the Robo Index. Moonlight parallel robot 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-2600 compare to Moonlight parallel robot?
ABB IRB-2600 has a reach of 1811 mm. Moonlight parallel robot has a reach of 1200 mm.
Are ABB IRB-2600 and Moonlight parallel robot 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 Moonlight parallel robot?
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-2600 vs Moonlight parallel robot 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.