ABB IRB-2600 vs Ultra-lightweight Humanoid Robotic Arm
Side-by-side comparison of ABB IRB-2600 (ABB) and Ultra-lightweight Humanoid Robotic Arm (RealMan Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ABB IRB-2600Switzerland
- Ultra-lightweight Humanoid Robotic ArmChina
Year First Available
- ABB IRB-26002015
- Ultra-lightweight Humanoid Robotic Arm—
Verified Deployments
- ABB IRB-26000 Deployments
- Ultra-lightweight Humanoid Robotic Arm0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- ABB IRB-2600$11,000–$20,999 USD
- Ultra-lightweight Humanoid Robotic ArmContact for quote
Availability Status
- ABB IRB-2600ACTIVE
- Ultra-lightweight Humanoid Robotic ArmACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- ABB IRB-2600235 kg
- Ultra-lightweight Humanoid Robotic Arm7.2 kg
Payload
- ABB IRB-260020 kg
- Ultra-lightweight Humanoid Robotic Arm5 kg
Reach
- ABB IRB-26001,850 mm
- Ultra-lightweight Humanoid Robotic Arm610 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- ABB IRB-26006
- Ultra-lightweight Humanoid Robotic Arm6
Repeatability
- ABB IRB-2600±0.04 mm
- Ultra-lightweight Humanoid Robotic Arm±0.05 mm
Path Accuracy
- ABB IRB-2600±0.5 mm
- Ultra-lightweight Humanoid Robotic Arm—
IP Rating (Arm)
- ABB IRB-2600IP67
- Ultra-lightweight Humanoid Robotic ArmIP54
IP Rating (Wrist)
- ABB IRB-2600IP67
- Ultra-lightweight Humanoid Robotic Arm—
Performance
Cycle Time (25/305/25)
- ABB IRB-26000.4 s
- Ultra-lightweight Humanoid Robotic Arm—
MTBF
- ABB IRB-2600100,000 hrs
- Ultra-lightweight Humanoid Robotic Arm—
Duty Cycle
- ABB IRB-2600continuous 24 7
- Ultra-lightweight Humanoid Robotic Armcontinuous 24 7
Vibration Damping
- ABB IRB-2600active model based
- Ultra-lightweight Humanoid Robotic Arm—
Safety
Safety Category
- ABB IRB-2600Cat.3 PLd
- Ultra-lightweight Humanoid Robotic Arm—
Dual Check Safety
- ABB IRB-2600Yes
- Ultra-lightweight Humanoid Robotic Arm—
E-Stop Response
- ABB IRB-260015 ms
- Ultra-lightweight Humanoid Robotic Arm—
Safe Zone Count
- ABB IRB-26008
- Ultra-lightweight Humanoid Robotic Arm—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- ABB IRB-2600OmniCore V250XT/V400XT or IRC5
- Ultra-lightweight Humanoid Robotic ArmIntegrated
Programming Languages
- ABB IRB-2600KAREL, TP
- Ultra-lightweight Humanoid Robotic Arm—
Teach Pendant Type
- ABB IRB-2600smart pad
- Ultra-lightweight Humanoid Robotic Arm—
Offline Programming
- ABB IRB-2600ROBOGUIDE
- Ultra-lightweight Humanoid Robotic Arm—
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- ABB IRB-2600vendor supported
- Ultra-lightweight Humanoid Robotic Arm—
IoT / Cloud Platform
- ABB IRB-2600FANUC ZDT
- Ultra-lightweight Humanoid Robotic Arm—
Predictive Maintenance
- ABB IRB-2600ml based
- Ultra-lightweight Humanoid Robotic Arm—
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- ABB IRB-2600ISO 9409-1
- Ultra-lightweight Humanoid Robotic Arm—
Internal Cable Routing
- ABB IRB-2600through arm and wrist
- Ultra-lightweight Humanoid Robotic Armthrough arm and wrist
Pneumatic Lines
- ABB IRB-26002
- Ultra-lightweight Humanoid Robotic Arm—
Electrical Lines
- ABB IRB-260012
- Ultra-lightweight Humanoid Robotic Arm—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- ABB IRB-2600$11,000–$20,999 USD
- Ultra-lightweight Humanoid Robotic ArmContact for quote
Warranty
- ABB IRB-26003 yrs
- Ultra-lightweight Humanoid Robotic Arm—
Service Network
- ABB IRB-2600global
- Ultra-lightweight Humanoid Robotic Arm—
Spare Parts Lead Time
- ABB IRB-260014 days
- Ultra-lightweight Humanoid Robotic Arm—
Expected Service Life
- ABB IRB-260010 yrs
- Ultra-lightweight Humanoid Robotic Arm—
| | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Contact for quote |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 235 kg | 7.2 kg |
| Payload (values differ) | 20 kg | 5 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,850 mm | 610 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 | IP54 |
| 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 | Integrated |
| 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 | 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 (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 | Ultra-lightweight Humanoid Robotic Arm |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $16,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 3.8 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $234,001 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +1463% | — |
Ultra-lightweight Humanoid Robotic Arm 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 Ultra-lightweight Humanoid Robotic Arm?
ABB IRB-2600 is made by ABB, based in CH. Ultra-lightweight Humanoid Robotic Arm is made by RealMan Robotics, based in CN.
How do ABB IRB-2600 and Ultra-lightweight Humanoid Robotic Arm compare on the Robo Index?
ABB IRB-2600 grades AAA on the Robo Index. Ultra-lightweight Humanoid Robotic Arm 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 Ultra-lightweight Humanoid Robotic Arm?
ABB IRB-2600 has a reach of 1811 mm. Ultra-lightweight Humanoid Robotic Arm has a reach of 610 mm.
Are ABB IRB-2600 and Ultra-lightweight Humanoid Robotic Arm 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 Ultra-lightweight Humanoid Robotic Arm?
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 Ultra-lightweight Humanoid Robotic Arm 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.