ABB IRB-4600 vs HEKUdish Next Gen
Side-by-side comparison of ABB IRB-4600 (ABB) and HEKUdish Next Gen (BBS Automation) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ABB IRB-4600Switzerland
- HEKUdish Next Gen—
Year First Available
- ABB IRB-46002015
- HEKUdish Next Gen2025
Verified Deployments
- ABB IRB-46000 Deployments
- HEKUdish Next Gen0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- ABB IRB-4600ACTIVE
- HEKUdish Next GenACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- ABB IRB-4600235 kg
- HEKUdish Next Gen—
Payload
- ABB IRB-460060 kg
- HEKUdish Next Gen—
Reach
- ABB IRB-46002,550 mm
- HEKUdish Next Gen—
Degrees of Freedom
- ABB IRB-46006
- HEKUdish Next Gen—
Repeatability
- ABB IRB-4600±0.05 mm
- HEKUdish Next Gen—
Path Accuracy
- ABB IRB-4600±0.5 mm
- HEKUdish Next Gen—
IP Rating (Arm)
- ABB IRB-4600IP67
- HEKUdish Next Gen—
IP Rating (Wrist)
- ABB IRB-4600IP67
- HEKUdish Next Gen—
Performance
Cycle Time (25/305/25)
- ABB IRB-46000.4 s
- HEKUdish Next Gen—
MTBF
- ABB IRB-4600100,000 hrs
- HEKUdish Next Gen—
Duty Cycle
- ABB IRB-4600continuous 24 7
- HEKUdish Next Gencontinuous 24 7
Vibration Damping
- ABB IRB-4600active model based
- HEKUdish Next Gen—
Safety
Safety Category
- ABB IRB-4600Cat.3 PLd
- HEKUdish Next Gen—
Dual Check Safety
- ABB IRB-4600Yes
- HEKUdish Next Gen—
Safety I/O Pairs
- ABB IRB-46008
- HEKUdish Next Gen—
E-Stop Response
- ABB IRB-460010 ms
- HEKUdish Next Gen—
Safe Zone Count
- ABB IRB-46003
- HEKUdish Next Gen—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- ABB IRB-4600OmniCore
- HEKUdish Next Gen—
Programming Languages
- ABB IRB-4600TP, KAREL
- HEKUdish Next Gen—
Teach Pendant Type
- ABB IRB-4600smart pad
- HEKUdish Next Gen—
Offline Programming
- ABB IRB-4600ROBOGUIDE
- HEKUdish Next Gen—
Digital Twin Support
- ABB IRB-4600Yes
- HEKUdish Next Gen—
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- ABB IRB-4600vendor supported
- HEKUdish Next Gen—
IoT / Cloud Platform
- ABB IRB-4600FANUC ZDT
- HEKUdish Next Gen—
Cybersecurity Certs
- ABB IRB-4600IEC 62443 SL1
- HEKUdish Next Gen—
Predictive Maintenance
- ABB IRB-4600threshold based
- HEKUdish Next Gen—
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- ABB IRB-4600ISO 9409-1
- HEKUdish Next Gen—
Tool Changer (ISO)
- ABB IRB-4600ATI
- HEKUdish Next Gen—
Internal Cable Routing
- ABB IRB-4600through arm and wrist
- HEKUdish Next Gen—
Pneumatic Lines
- ABB IRB-46002
- HEKUdish Next Gen—
Electrical Lines
- ABB IRB-460012
- HEKUdish Next Gen—
Commercial
Warranty
- ABB IRB-46001 yrs
- HEKUdish Next Gen—
Service Network
- ABB IRB-4600global
- HEKUdish Next Genglobal
Spare Parts Lead Time
- ABB IRB-460014 days
- HEKUdish Next Gen—
Expected Service Life
- ABB IRB-460010 yrs
- HEKUdish Next Gen—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Switzerland | — |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | 2025 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 235 kg | — |
| Payload (values differ) | 60 kg | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 2,550 mm | — |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | — |
| 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 | 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 | — |
| 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 | — |
| 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 | — |
| 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 | ||
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 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: Price, Battery / Shift Runtime, Max TCP Speed, Communication Protocols, Price (USD)
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 | HEKUdish Next Gen |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
ABB IRB-4600, HEKUdish Next Gen have 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.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes ABB IRB-4600 and HEKUdish Next Gen?
ABB IRB-4600 is made by ABB, based in CH. HEKUdish Next Gen is made by BBS Automation.
When were ABB IRB-4600 and HEKUdish Next Gen launched?
ABB IRB-4600 launched in 2015. HEKUdish Next Gen launched in 2025.
How do ABB IRB-4600 and HEKUdish Next Gen compare on the Robo Score?
ABB IRB-4600 scores 72.8 on the Robo Score. HEKUdish Next Gen scores 38.6. 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.
Are ABB IRB-4600 and HEKUdish Next Gen 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 HEKUdish Next Gen?
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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Programming Approaches: Teach Pendant, Offline, AI-Assisted — What Each Costs You
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About this comparison
ABB IRB-4600 vs HEKUdish Next Gen 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.