ABB IRB-4600 vs Adtech 4-Axis Scara Robot AE
Side-by-side comparison of ABB IRB-4600 (ABB) and Adtech 4-Axis Scara Robot AE (AE Robotics Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ABB IRB-4600Switzerland
- Adtech 4-Axis Scara Robot AEChina
Year First Available
- ABB IRB-46002015
- Adtech 4-Axis Scara Robot AE—
Verified Deployments
- ABB IRB-46000 Deployments
- Adtech 4-Axis Scara Robot AE0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- ABB IRB-4600Contact for quote
- Adtech 4-Axis Scara Robot AE$5,000 USD
Availability Status
- ABB IRB-4600ACTIVE
- Adtech 4-Axis Scara Robot AEACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- ABB IRB-4600235 kg
- Adtech 4-Axis Scara Robot AE—
Payload
- ABB IRB-460060 kg
- Adtech 4-Axis Scara Robot AE—
Reach
- ABB IRB-46002,550 mm
- Adtech 4-Axis Scara Robot AE—
Degrees of Freedom
- ABB IRB-46006
- Adtech 4-Axis Scara Robot AE4
Repeatability
- ABB IRB-4600±0.05 mm
- Adtech 4-Axis Scara Robot AE—
Path Accuracy
- ABB IRB-4600±0.5 mm
- Adtech 4-Axis Scara Robot AE—
IP Rating (Arm)
- ABB IRB-4600IP67
- Adtech 4-Axis Scara Robot AE—
IP Rating (Wrist)
- ABB IRB-4600IP67
- Adtech 4-Axis Scara Robot AE—
Performance
Cycle Time (25/305/25)
- ABB IRB-46000.4 s
- Adtech 4-Axis Scara Robot AE—
MTBF
- ABB IRB-4600100,000 hrs
- Adtech 4-Axis Scara Robot AE—
Duty Cycle
- ABB IRB-4600continuous 24 7
- Adtech 4-Axis Scara Robot AEnot specified
Vibration Damping
- ABB IRB-4600active model based
- Adtech 4-Axis Scara Robot AE—
Safety
Safety Category
- ABB IRB-4600Cat.3 PLd
- Adtech 4-Axis Scara Robot AE—
Dual Check Safety
- ABB IRB-4600Yes
- Adtech 4-Axis Scara Robot AE—
Safety I/O Pairs
- ABB IRB-46008
- Adtech 4-Axis Scara Robot AE—
E-Stop Response
- ABB IRB-460010 ms
- Adtech 4-Axis Scara Robot AE—
Safe Zone Count
- ABB IRB-46003
- Adtech 4-Axis Scara Robot AE—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- ABB IRB-4600OmniCore
- Adtech 4-Axis Scara Robot AE—
Programming Languages
- ABB IRB-4600TP, KAREL
- Adtech 4-Axis Scara Robot AE—
Teach Pendant Type
- ABB IRB-4600smart pad
- Adtech 4-Axis Scara Robot AE—
Offline Programming
- ABB IRB-4600ROBOGUIDE
- Adtech 4-Axis Scara Robot AE—
Digital Twin Support
- ABB IRB-4600Yes
- Adtech 4-Axis Scara Robot AE—
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- ABB IRB-4600vendor supported
- Adtech 4-Axis Scara Robot AEnone
IoT / Cloud Platform
- ABB IRB-4600FANUC ZDT
- Adtech 4-Axis Scara Robot AE—
Cybersecurity Certs
- ABB IRB-4600IEC 62443 SL1
- Adtech 4-Axis Scara Robot AE—
Predictive Maintenance
- ABB IRB-4600threshold based
- Adtech 4-Axis Scara Robot AE—
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- ABB IRB-4600ISO 9409-1
- Adtech 4-Axis Scara Robot AEother
Tool Changer (ISO)
- ABB IRB-4600ATI
- Adtech 4-Axis Scara Robot AE—
Internal Cable Routing
- ABB IRB-4600through arm and wrist
- Adtech 4-Axis Scara Robot AE—
Pneumatic Lines
- ABB IRB-46002
- Adtech 4-Axis Scara Robot AE—
Electrical Lines
- ABB IRB-460012
- Adtech 4-Axis Scara Robot AE—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- ABB IRB-4600Contact for quote
- Adtech 4-Axis Scara Robot AE$5,000 USD
Warranty
- ABB IRB-46001 yrs
- Adtech 4-Axis Scara Robot AE1 yrs
Service Network
- ABB IRB-4600global
- Adtech 4-Axis Scara Robot AE—
Spare Parts Lead Time
- ABB IRB-460014 days
- Adtech 4-Axis Scara Robot AE—
Expected Service Life
- ABB IRB-460010 yrs
- Adtech 4-Axis Scara Robot AE—
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|---|---|---|
| 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) | Contact for quote | $5,000 USD |
| 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) | 60 kg | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 2,550 mm | — |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 4 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±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 (values differ) | continuous 24 7 | not specified |
| Vibration Damping (values differ) | active model based | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Category (values differ) | Cat.3 PLd | — |
| Dual Check Safety (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Safety I/O Pairs (values differ) | 8 | — |
| E-Stop Response (values differ) | 10 ms | — |
| Safe Zone Count (values differ) | 3 | — |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | OmniCore | — |
| Programming Languages (values differ) | TP, KAREL | — |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | smart pad | — |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | ROBOGUIDE | — |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| ROS-Industrial Support (values differ) | vendor supported | none |
| IoT / Cloud Platform (values differ) | FANUC ZDT | — |
| Cybersecurity Certs (values differ) | IEC 62443 SL1 | — |
| Predictive Maintenance (values differ) | threshold based | — |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | ISO 9409-1 | other |
| Tool Changer (ISO) (values differ) | ATI | — |
| Internal Cable Routing (values differ) | through arm and wrist | — |
| Pneumatic Lines (values differ) | 2 | — |
| Electrical Lines (values differ) | 12 | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $5,000 USD |
| Warranty | 1 yrs | 1 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, 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-4600 | Adtech 4-Axis Scara Robot AE |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $5,000 |
| Payback period | — | 1.2 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $245,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +4900% |
ABB IRB-4600 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-4600 and Adtech 4-Axis Scara Robot AE?
ABB IRB-4600 is made by ABB, based in CH. Adtech 4-Axis Scara Robot AE is made by AE Robotics Co., Ltd., based in CN.
How do ABB IRB-4600 and Adtech 4-Axis Scara Robot AE compare on the Robo Score?
ABB IRB-4600 scores 72.8 on the Robo Score. Adtech 4-Axis Scara Robot AE scores 42.4. The Robo Score is a 0–100 credibility figure blending commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of ABB IRB-4600 compare to Adtech 4-Axis Scara Robot AE?
ABB IRB-4600 has a reach of 1811 mm. Adtech 4-Axis Scara Robot AE has a reach of 1980 mm.
Are ABB IRB-4600 and Adtech 4-Axis Scara Robot AE 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-4600 and Adtech 4-Axis Scara Robot AE?
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.
Going deeper — picking the right robot
TCO of a 6-Axis Arm Cell: Hardware, EOAT, Integration, Programming
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About this comparison
ABB IRB-4600 vs Adtech 4-Axis Scara Robot AE 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 Score is calculated.