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ABB IRB-4600 vs Shibuya Hoppmann

Side-by-side comparison of ABB IRB-4600 (ABB) and Shibuya Hoppmann (Shibuya Hoppmann) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600Switzerland
  • Shibuya HoppmannUnited States

Year First Available

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46002015
  • Shibuya Hoppmann

Verified Deployments

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46000 Deployments
  • Shibuya Hoppmann0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Availability Status

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600ACTIVE
  • Shibuya HoppmannACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Payload

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-460060 kg
  • Shibuya Hoppmann

Reach

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46002,550 mm
  • Shibuya Hoppmann

Degrees of Freedom

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46006
  • Shibuya Hoppmann

Repeatability

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600±0.05 mm
  • Shibuya Hoppmann

Path Accuracy

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600±0.5 mm
  • Shibuya Hoppmann

Robot Weight

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600235 kg
  • Shibuya Hoppmann83.9 kg

IP Rating (Arm)

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600IP67
  • Shibuya Hoppmann

IP Rating (Wrist)

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600IP67
  • Shibuya Hoppmann

Performance

MTBF

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600100,000 hrs
  • Shibuya Hoppmann

Cycle Time (25/305/25)

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46000.4 s
  • Shibuya Hoppmann

Duty Cycle

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600continuous 24 7
  • Shibuya Hoppmann

Vibration Damping

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600active model based
  • Shibuya Hoppmann

Safety

Safety Category

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600Cat.3 PLd
  • Shibuya Hoppmann

Dual Check Safety

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600Yes
  • Shibuya Hoppmann

Safety I/O Pairs

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46008
  • Shibuya Hoppmann

E-Stop Response

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-460010 ms
  • Shibuya Hoppmann

Safe Zone Count

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46003
  • Shibuya Hoppmann

Controller & Programming

Controller Model

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600OmniCore
  • Shibuya Hoppmann

Programming Languages

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600TP, KAREL
  • Shibuya Hoppmann

Teach Pendant Type

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600smart pad
  • Shibuya Hoppmann

Offline Programming

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600ROBOGUIDE
  • Shibuya Hoppmann

Digital Twin Support

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600Yes
  • Shibuya Hoppmann

Connectivity

ROS-Industrial Support

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600vendor supported
  • Shibuya Hoppmann

IoT / Cloud Platform

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600FANUC ZDT
  • Shibuya Hoppmann

Cybersecurity Certs

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600IEC 62443 SL1
  • Shibuya Hoppmann

Predictive Maintenance

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600threshold based
  • Shibuya Hoppmann

End-Effector

Tool Flange Standard

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600ISO 9409-1
  • Shibuya Hoppmann

Tool Changer (ISO)

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600ATI
  • Shibuya Hoppmann

Internal Cable Routing

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600through arm and wrist
  • Shibuya Hoppmann

Pneumatic Lines

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46002
  • Shibuya Hoppmann

Electrical Lines

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-460012
  • Shibuya Hoppmann

Commercial

Warranty

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46001 yrs
  • Shibuya Hoppmann

Service Network

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600global
  • Shibuya Hoppmann

Spare Parts Lead Time

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-460014 days
  • Shibuya Hoppmann

Expected Service Life

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-460010 yrs
  • Shibuya Hoppmann

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

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Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000

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Payback period
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ABB IRB-4600, Shibuya Hoppmann 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.

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Frequently asked

Who makes ABB IRB-4600 and Shibuya Hoppmann?

ABB IRB-4600 is made by ABB, based in CH. Shibuya Hoppmann is made by Shibuya Hoppmann, based in US.

How do ABB IRB-4600 and Shibuya Hoppmann compare on the Robo Score?

ABB IRB-4600 scores 72.8 on the Robo Score. Shibuya Hoppmann scores 27.9. 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 Shibuya Hoppmann 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 Shibuya Hoppmann?

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 Shibuya Hoppmann 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.