ABB IRB-4600 vs HPR-200 Palletizing Robot
Side-by-side comparison of ABB IRB-4600 (ABB) and HPR-200 Palletizing Robot (Hefei Hopdevice Intelligence Technology Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ABB IRB-4600Switzerland
- HPR-200 Palletizing RobotChina
Year First Available
- ABB IRB-46002015
- HPR-200 Palletizing Robot—
Verified Deployments
- ABB IRB-46000 Deployments
- HPR-200 Palletizing Robot0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- ABB IRB-4600ACTIVE
- HPR-200 Palletizing RobotACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- ABB IRB-4600235 kg
- HPR-200 Palletizing Robot—
Payload
- ABB IRB-460060 kg
- HPR-200 Palletizing Robot—
Reach
- ABB IRB-46002,550 mm
- HPR-200 Palletizing Robot—
Degrees of Freedom
- ABB IRB-46006
- HPR-200 Palletizing Robot4
Repeatability
- ABB IRB-4600±0.05 mm
- HPR-200 Palletizing Robot±0.5 mm
Path Accuracy
- ABB IRB-4600±0.5 mm
- HPR-200 Palletizing Robot—
IP Rating (Arm)
- ABB IRB-4600IP67
- HPR-200 Palletizing Robot—
IP Rating (Wrist)
- ABB IRB-4600IP67
- HPR-200 Palletizing Robot—
Performance
Cycle Time (25/305/25)
- ABB IRB-46000.4 s
- HPR-200 Palletizing Robot—
MTBF
- ABB IRB-4600100,000 hrs
- HPR-200 Palletizing Robot—
Duty Cycle
- ABB IRB-4600continuous 24 7
- HPR-200 Palletizing Robot—
Vibration Damping
- ABB IRB-4600active model based
- HPR-200 Palletizing Robot—
Safety
Safety Category
- ABB IRB-4600Cat.3 PLd
- HPR-200 Palletizing Robot—
Dual Check Safety
- ABB IRB-4600Yes
- HPR-200 Palletizing Robot—
Safety I/O Pairs
- ABB IRB-46008
- HPR-200 Palletizing Robot—
E-Stop Response
- ABB IRB-460010 ms
- HPR-200 Palletizing Robot—
Safe Zone Count
- ABB IRB-46003
- HPR-200 Palletizing Robot—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- ABB IRB-4600OmniCore
- HPR-200 Palletizing Robot—
Programming Languages
- ABB IRB-4600TP, KAREL
- HPR-200 Palletizing Robot—
Teach Pendant Type
- ABB IRB-4600smart pad
- HPR-200 Palletizing Robot—
Offline Programming
- ABB IRB-4600ROBOGUIDE
- HPR-200 Palletizing Robot—
Digital Twin Support
- ABB IRB-4600Yes
- HPR-200 Palletizing Robot—
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- ABB IRB-4600vendor supported
- HPR-200 Palletizing Robot—
IoT / Cloud Platform
- ABB IRB-4600FANUC ZDT
- HPR-200 Palletizing Robot—
Cybersecurity Certs
- ABB IRB-4600IEC 62443 SL1
- HPR-200 Palletizing Robot—
Predictive Maintenance
- ABB IRB-4600threshold based
- HPR-200 Palletizing Robot—
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- ABB IRB-4600ISO 9409-1
- HPR-200 Palletizing Robot—
Tool Changer (ISO)
- ABB IRB-4600ATI
- HPR-200 Palletizing Robot—
Internal Cable Routing
- ABB IRB-4600through arm and wrist
- HPR-200 Palletizing Robot—
Pneumatic Lines
- ABB IRB-46002
- HPR-200 Palletizing Robot—
Electrical Lines
- ABB IRB-460012
- HPR-200 Palletizing Robot—
Commercial
Warranty
- ABB IRB-46001 yrs
- HPR-200 Palletizing Robot1 yrs
Service Network
- ABB IRB-4600global
- HPR-200 Palletizing Robot—
Spare Parts Lead Time
- ABB IRB-460014 days
- HPR-200 Palletizing Robot—
Expected Service Life
- ABB IRB-460010 yrs
- HPR-200 Palletizing Robot—
| HPR-200 Palletizing Robotindustrial-armHefei Hopdevice Intelligence Technology Co., Ltd. 39.2Robo Score | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| 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 | 4 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.05 mm | ±0.5 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 | — |
| 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 | 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: 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 | HPR-200 Palletizing Robot |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
ABB IRB-4600, HPR-200 Palletizing Robot 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 HPR-200 Palletizing Robot?
ABB IRB-4600 is made by ABB, based in CH. HPR-200 Palletizing Robot is made by Hefei Hopdevice Intelligence Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN.
How do ABB IRB-4600 and HPR-200 Palletizing Robot compare on the Robo Score?
ABB IRB-4600 scores 72.8 on the Robo Score. HPR-200 Palletizing Robot scores 39.2. 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 HPR-200 Palletizing Robot?
ABB IRB-4600 has a reach of 1811 mm. HPR-200 Palletizing Robot has a reach of 1500 mm.
Are ABB IRB-4600 and HPR-200 Palletizing 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-4600 and HPR-200 Palletizing 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-4600 vs HPR-200 Palletizing 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 Score is calculated.