ABB IRB-2600 vs Stäubli Robot
Side-by-side comparison of ABB IRB-2600 (ABB) and Stäubli Robot (Stäubli International AG — Robotics Division) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ABB IRB-2600Switzerland
- Stäubli RobotSwitzerland
Year First Available
- ABB IRB-26002015
- Stäubli Robot—
Verified Deployments
- ABB IRB-26000 Deployments
- Stäubli Robot0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- ABB IRB-2600$11,000–$20,999 USD
- Stäubli RobotContact for quote
Availability Status
- ABB IRB-2600ACTIVE
- Stäubli RobotACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- ABB IRB-2600235 kg
- Stäubli Robot—
Payload
- ABB IRB-260020 kg
- Stäubli Robot—
Reach
- ABB IRB-26001,850 mm
- Stäubli Robot—
Degrees of Freedom
- ABB IRB-26006
- Stäubli Robot6
Repeatability
- ABB IRB-2600±0.04 mm
- Stäubli Robot±0.05 mm
Path Accuracy
- ABB IRB-2600±0.5 mm
- Stäubli Robot—
IP Rating (Arm)
- ABB IRB-2600IP67
- Stäubli Robot—
IP Rating (Wrist)
- ABB IRB-2600IP67
- Stäubli Robot—
Performance
Cycle Time (25/305/25)
- ABB IRB-26000.4 s
- Stäubli Robot—
MTBF
- ABB IRB-2600100,000 hrs
- Stäubli Robot—
Duty Cycle
- ABB IRB-2600continuous 24 7
- Stäubli Robotcontinuous 24 7
Vibration Damping
- ABB IRB-2600active model based
- Stäubli Robot—
Safety
Safety Category
- ABB IRB-2600Cat.3 PLd
- Stäubli Robot—
Dual Check Safety
- ABB IRB-2600Yes
- Stäubli Robot—
E-Stop Response
- ABB IRB-260015 ms
- Stäubli Robot—
Safe Zone Count
- ABB IRB-26008
- Stäubli Robot—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- ABB IRB-2600OmniCore V250XT/V400XT or IRC5
- Stäubli RobotCS9
Programming Languages
- ABB IRB-2600KAREL, TP
- Stäubli RobotVALBlocks
Teach Pendant Type
- ABB IRB-2600smart pad
- Stäubli Robotwired touch
Offline Programming
- ABB IRB-2600ROBOGUIDE
- Stäubli RobotStäubli Robotics Suite
Digital Twin Support
- ABB IRB-2600—
- Stäubli RobotYes
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- ABB IRB-2600vendor supported
- Stäubli Robot—
IoT / Cloud Platform
- ABB IRB-2600FANUC ZDT
- Stäubli Robot—
Predictive Maintenance
- ABB IRB-2600ml based
- Stäubli Robot—
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- ABB IRB-2600ISO 9409-1
- Stäubli Robot—
Internal Cable Routing
- ABB IRB-2600through arm and wrist
- Stäubli Robotthrough arm and wrist
Pneumatic Lines
- ABB IRB-26002
- Stäubli Robot—
Electrical Lines
- ABB IRB-260012
- Stäubli Robot—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- ABB IRB-2600$11,000–$20,999 USD
- Stäubli RobotContact for quote
Warranty
- ABB IRB-26003 yrs
- Stäubli Robot—
Service Network
- ABB IRB-2600global
- Stäubli Robotglobal
Spare Parts Lead Time
- ABB IRB-260014 days
- Stäubli Robot—
Expected Service Life
- ABB IRB-260010 yrs
- Stäubli Robot—
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | Switzerland | Switzerland |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $11,000–$20,999 USD | Contact for quote |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 235 kg | — |
| Payload (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 20 kg | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,850 mm | — |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.04 mm | ±0.05 mm |
| Path Accuracy (values differ) | ±0.5 mm | — |
| IP Rating (Arm) (values differ) | 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 | continuous 24 7 | 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 | CS9 |
| Programming Languages (values differ) | KAREL, TP | VALBlocks |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | smart pad | wired touch |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | ROBOGUIDE | Stäubli Robotics Suite |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | — | Yes |
| 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 | through arm and wrist | through arm and wrist |
| Pneumatic Lines (values differ) | 2 | — |
| Electrical Lines (values differ) | 12 | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $11,000–$20,999 USD | Contact for quote |
| Warranty (values differ) | 3 yrs | — |
| Service Network | global | 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, 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 | Stäubli Robot |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $16,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 3.8 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $234,001 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +1463% | — |
Stäubli Robot 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.
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Frequently asked
Who makes ABB IRB-2600 and Stäubli Robot?
ABB IRB-2600 is made by ABB, based in CH. Stäubli Robot is made by Stäubli International AG — Robotics Division, based in CH.
How do ABB IRB-2600 and Stäubli Robot compare on the Robo Index?
ABB IRB-2600 grades AAA on the Robo Index. Stäubli 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.
Are ABB IRB-2600 and Stäubli 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 Stäubli 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 Stäubli 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.