ABB IRB-4600 vs Mantis MR-1
Side-by-side comparison of ABB IRB-4600 (ABB) and Mantis MR-1 (Mantis Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ABB IRB-4600Switzerland
- Mantis MR-1United States
Year First Available
- ABB IRB-46002015
- Mantis MR-12026
Verified Deployments
- ABB IRB-46000 Deployments
- Mantis MR-10 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- ABB IRB-4600ACTIVE
- Mantis MR-1ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- ABB IRB-46002,550 mm
- Mantis MR-1900 mm
Repeatability
- ABB IRB-4600±0.05 mm
- Mantis MR-1±0.03 mm
Payload
- ABB IRB-460060 kg
- Mantis MR-15 kg
IP Rating (Arm)
- ABB IRB-4600IP67
- Mantis MR-1—
Degrees of Freedom
- ABB IRB-46006
- Mantis MR-1—
Path Accuracy
- ABB IRB-4600±0.5 mm
- Mantis MR-1—
Robot Weight
- ABB IRB-4600235 kg
- Mantis MR-1—
IP Rating (Wrist)
- ABB IRB-4600IP67
- Mantis MR-1—
Performance
Cycle Time (25/305/25)
- ABB IRB-46000.4 s
- Mantis MR-1—
MTBF
- ABB IRB-4600100,000 hrs
- Mantis MR-1—
Duty Cycle
- ABB IRB-4600continuous 24 7
- Mantis MR-1not specified
Vibration Damping
- ABB IRB-4600active model based
- Mantis MR-1—
Safety
Safety Category
- ABB IRB-4600Cat.3 PLd
- Mantis MR-1Cat.3 PLd
Dual Check Safety
- ABB IRB-4600Yes
- Mantis MR-1Yes
Safety I/O Pairs
- ABB IRB-46008
- Mantis MR-1—
E-Stop Response
- ABB IRB-460010 ms
- Mantis MR-1—
Safe Zone Count
- ABB IRB-46003
- Mantis MR-1—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- ABB IRB-4600OmniCore
- Mantis MR-1Mantis Robot Controller (unnamed)
Programming Languages
- ABB IRB-4600TP, KAREL
- Mantis MR-1—
Teach Pendant Type
- ABB IRB-4600smart pad
- Mantis MR-1—
Offline Programming
- ABB IRB-4600ROBOGUIDE
- Mantis MR-1Mantis Studio
Digital Twin Support
- ABB IRB-4600Yes
- Mantis MR-1Yes
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- ABB IRB-4600vendor supported
- Mantis MR-1—
IoT / Cloud Platform
- ABB IRB-4600FANUC ZDT
- Mantis MR-1—
Cybersecurity Certs
- ABB IRB-4600IEC 62443 SL1
- Mantis MR-1—
Predictive Maintenance
- ABB IRB-4600threshold based
- Mantis MR-1—
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- ABB IRB-4600ISO 9409-1
- Mantis MR-1—
Tool Changer (ISO)
- ABB IRB-4600ATI
- Mantis MR-1—
Internal Cable Routing
- ABB IRB-4600through arm and wrist
- Mantis MR-1—
Pneumatic Lines
- ABB IRB-46002
- Mantis MR-1—
Electrical Lines
- ABB IRB-460012
- Mantis MR-1—
Commercial
Warranty
- ABB IRB-46001 yrs
- Mantis MR-1—
Service Network
- ABB IRB-4600global
- Mantis MR-1global
Spare Parts Lead Time
- ABB IRB-460014 days
- Mantis MR-1—
Expected Service Life
- ABB IRB-460010 yrs
- Mantis MR-1—
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Switzerland | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | 2026 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 2,550 mm | 900 mm |
| Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | ±0.05 mm | ±0.03 mm |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 60 kg | 5 kg |
| IP Rating (Arm) (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | IP67 | — |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | — |
| Path Accuracy (values differ) | ±0.5 mm | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 235 kg | — |
| 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 | Cat.3 PLd | Cat.3 PLd |
| Dual Check Safety | Yes | 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 | Mantis Robot Controller (unnamed) |
| Programming Languages (values differ) | TP, KAREL | — |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | smart pad | — |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | ROBOGUIDE | Mantis Studio |
| Digital Twin Support | Yes | 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 | Mantis MR-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
ABB IRB-4600, Mantis MR-1 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 Mantis MR-1?
ABB IRB-4600 is made by ABB, based in CH. Mantis MR-1 is made by Mantis Robotics, based in US.
When were ABB IRB-4600 and Mantis MR-1 launched?
ABB IRB-4600 launched in 2015. Mantis MR-1 launched in 2026.
How do ABB IRB-4600 and Mantis MR-1 compare on the Robo Score?
ABB IRB-4600 scores 72.8 on the Robo Score. Mantis MR-1 scores 54.5. 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 Mantis MR-1?
ABB IRB-4600 has a reach of 1811 mm. Mantis MR-1 has a reach of 900 mm.
Are ABB IRB-4600 and Mantis MR-1 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 Mantis MR-1?
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 Mantis MR-1 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.