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ABB IRB-4600 vs RapidPlan

Side-by-side comparison of ABB IRB-4600 (ABB) and RapidPlan (Realtime Robotics, Inc.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600Switzerland
  • RapidPlan
    RapidPlanUnited States

Year First Available

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46002015
  • RapidPlan
    RapidPlan2016

Verified Deployments

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46000 Deployments
  • RapidPlan
    RapidPlan0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Availability Status

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600ACTIVE
  • RapidPlan
    RapidPlanACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

IP Rating (Arm)

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600IP67
  • RapidPlan
    RapidPlan

Payload

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-460060 kg
  • RapidPlan
    RapidPlan

Reach

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46002,550 mm
  • RapidPlan
    RapidPlan

Degrees of Freedom

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46006
  • RapidPlan
    RapidPlan

Repeatability

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600±0.05 mm
  • RapidPlan
    RapidPlan

Path Accuracy

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600±0.5 mm
  • RapidPlan
    RapidPlan

Robot Weight

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600235 kg
  • RapidPlan
    RapidPlan

IP Rating (Wrist)

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600IP67
  • RapidPlan
    RapidPlan

Performance

Cycle Time (25/305/25)

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46000.4 s
  • RapidPlan
    RapidPlan

MTBF

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600100,000 hrs
  • RapidPlan
    RapidPlan

Duty Cycle

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600continuous 24 7
  • RapidPlan
    RapidPlan

Vibration Damping

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600active model based
  • RapidPlan
    RapidPlan

Safety

Safety Category

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600Cat.3 PLd
  • RapidPlan
    RapidPlan

Dual Check Safety

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600Yes
  • RapidPlan
    RapidPlan

Safety I/O Pairs

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46008
  • RapidPlan
    RapidPlan

E-Stop Response

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-460010 ms
  • RapidPlan
    RapidPlan

Safe Zone Count

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46003
  • RapidPlan
    RapidPlan

Controller & Programming

Controller Model

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600OmniCore
  • RapidPlan
    RapidPlan

Programming Languages

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600TP, KAREL
  • RapidPlan
    RapidPlan

Teach Pendant Type

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600smart pad
  • RapidPlan
    RapidPlan

Offline Programming

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600ROBOGUIDE
  • RapidPlan
    RapidPlan

Digital Twin Support

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600Yes
  • RapidPlan
    RapidPlan

Connectivity

ROS-Industrial Support

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600vendor supported
  • RapidPlan
    RapidPlan

IoT / Cloud Platform

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600FANUC ZDT
  • RapidPlan
    RapidPlan

Cybersecurity Certs

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600IEC 62443 SL1
  • RapidPlan
    RapidPlan

Predictive Maintenance

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600threshold based
  • RapidPlan
    RapidPlan

End-Effector

Tool Flange Standard

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600ISO 9409-1
  • RapidPlan
    RapidPlan

Tool Changer (ISO)

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600ATI
  • RapidPlan
    RapidPlan

Internal Cable Routing

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600through arm and wrist
  • RapidPlan
    RapidPlan

Pneumatic Lines

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46002
  • RapidPlan
    RapidPlan

Electrical Lines

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-460012
  • RapidPlan
    RapidPlan

Commercial

Warranty

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46001 yrs
  • RapidPlan
    RapidPlan

Service Network

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600global
  • RapidPlan
    RapidPlan

Spare Parts Lead Time

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-460014 days
  • RapidPlan
    RapidPlan

Expected Service Life

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-460010 yrs
  • RapidPlan
    RapidPlan

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)

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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

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Payback period
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ROI (5 yr)

ABB IRB-4600, RapidPlan 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 RapidPlan?

ABB IRB-4600 is made by ABB, based in CH. RapidPlan is made by Realtime Robotics, Inc., based in US.

When were ABB IRB-4600 and RapidPlan launched?

ABB IRB-4600 launched in 2015. RapidPlan launched in 2016.

How do ABB IRB-4600 and RapidPlan compare on the Robo Index?

ABB IRB-4600 grades AA on the Robo Index. RapidPlan 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.

Are ABB IRB-4600 and RapidPlan 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 RapidPlan?

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 RapidPlan 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.