ABB IRB-2600 vs ROKAE NB25-25/1.8
Side-by-side comparison of ABB IRB-2600 (ABB) and ROKAE NB25-25/1.8 (Beijing ROKAE Technology Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ABB IRB-2600Switzerland
- ROKAE NB25-25/1.8China
Year First Available
- ABB IRB-26002015
- ROKAE NB25-25/1.8—
Verified Deployments
- ABB IRB-26000 Deployments
- ROKAE NB25-25/1.80 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- ABB IRB-2600$11,000–$20,999 USD
- ROKAE NB25-25/1.8$26,000 USD
Availability Status
- ABB IRB-2600ACTIVE
- ROKAE NB25-25/1.8ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- ABB IRB-260020 kg
- ROKAE NB25-25/1.812 kg
Reach
- ABB IRB-26001,850 mm
- ROKAE NB25-25/1.82,110 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- ABB IRB-26006
- ROKAE NB25-25/1.8—
Repeatability
- ABB IRB-2600±0.04 mm
- ROKAE NB25-25/1.8±0.05 mm
Path Accuracy
- ABB IRB-2600±0.5 mm
- ROKAE NB25-25/1.8—
Robot Weight
- ABB IRB-2600235 kg
- ROKAE NB25-25/1.8262 kg
IP Rating (Arm)
- ABB IRB-2600IP67
- ROKAE NB25-25/1.8IP67
IP Rating (Wrist)
- ABB IRB-2600IP67
- ROKAE NB25-25/1.8—
Performance
Cycle Time (25/305/25)
- ABB IRB-26000.4 s
- ROKAE NB25-25/1.8—
MTBF
- ABB IRB-2600100,000 hrs
- ROKAE NB25-25/1.8—
Duty Cycle
- ABB IRB-2600continuous 24 7
- ROKAE NB25-25/1.8—
Vibration Damping
- ABB IRB-2600active model based
- ROKAE NB25-25/1.8—
Safety
Safety Category
- ABB IRB-2600Cat.3 PLd
- ROKAE NB25-25/1.8—
Dual Check Safety
- ABB IRB-2600Yes
- ROKAE NB25-25/1.8—
E-Stop Response
- ABB IRB-260015 ms
- ROKAE NB25-25/1.8—
Safe Zone Count
- ABB IRB-26008
- ROKAE NB25-25/1.8—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- ABB IRB-2600OmniCore V250XT/V400XT or IRC5
- ROKAE NB25-25/1.8—
Programming Languages
- ABB IRB-2600KAREL, TP
- ROKAE NB25-25/1.8—
Teach Pendant Type
- ABB IRB-2600smart pad
- ROKAE NB25-25/1.8—
Offline Programming
- ABB IRB-2600ROBOGUIDE
- ROKAE NB25-25/1.8—
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- ABB IRB-2600vendor supported
- ROKAE NB25-25/1.8—
IoT / Cloud Platform
- ABB IRB-2600FANUC ZDT
- ROKAE NB25-25/1.8—
Predictive Maintenance
- ABB IRB-2600ml based
- ROKAE NB25-25/1.8—
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- ABB IRB-2600ISO 9409-1
- ROKAE NB25-25/1.8—
Internal Cable Routing
- ABB IRB-2600through arm and wrist
- ROKAE NB25-25/1.8—
Pneumatic Lines
- ABB IRB-26002
- ROKAE NB25-25/1.8—
Electrical Lines
- ABB IRB-260012
- ROKAE NB25-25/1.8—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- ABB IRB-2600$11,000–$20,999 USD
- ROKAE NB25-25/1.8$26,000 USD
Warranty
- ABB IRB-26003 yrs
- ROKAE NB25-25/1.8—
Service Network
- ABB IRB-2600global
- ROKAE NB25-25/1.8—
Spare Parts Lead Time
- ABB IRB-260014 days
- ROKAE NB25-25/1.8—
Expected Service Life
- ABB IRB-260010 yrs
- ROKAE NB25-25/1.8—
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Switzerland | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $11,000–$20,999 USD | $26,000 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 20 kg | 12 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,850 mm | 2,110 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | — |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.04 mm | ±0.05 mm |
| Path Accuracy (values differ) | ±0.5 mm | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 235 kg | 262 kg |
| IP Rating (Arm) | IP67 | IP67 |
| IP Rating (Wrist) (values differ) | IP67 | — |
| Performance | ||
| Cycle Time (25/305/25) (values differ) | 0.4 s | — |
| MTBF (values differ) | 100,000 hrs | — |
| 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 | $26,000 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 | ROKAE NB25-25/1.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $16,000 | $26,000 |
| Payback period | 3.8 mo | 6.2 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $234,001 | $224,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +1463% | +862% |
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 ROKAE NB25-25/1.8?
ABB IRB-2600 is made by ABB, based in CH. ROKAE NB25-25/1.8 is made by Beijing ROKAE Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN.
How do ABB IRB-2600 and ROKAE NB25-25/1.8 compare on the Robo Index?
ABB IRB-2600 grades AAA on the Robo Index. ROKAE NB25-25/1.8 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 ROKAE NB25-25/1.8?
ABB IRB-2600 has a reach of 1811 mm. ROKAE NB25-25/1.8 has a reach of 1813 mm.
Are ABB IRB-2600 and ROKAE NB25-25/1.8 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 ROKAE NB25-25/1.8?
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 ROKAE NB25-25/1.8 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.