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ABB IRB-4600 vs Table-top Robot

Side-by-side comparison of ABB IRB-4600 (ABB) and Table-top Robot (IAI) — 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
  • Table-top Robot
    Table-top RobotJapan

Year First Available

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46002015
  • Table-top Robot
    Table-top Robot

Verified Deployments

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46000 Deployments
  • Table-top Robot
    Table-top Robot0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Availability Status

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600ACTIVE
  • Table-top Robot
    Table-top RobotACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Payload

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-460060 kg
  • Table-top Robot
    Table-top Robot30 kg

Robot Weight

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600235 kg
  • Table-top Robot
    Table-top Robot25 kg

Reach

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46002,550 mm
  • Table-top Robot
    Table-top Robot

Degrees of Freedom

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46006
  • Table-top Robot
    Table-top Robot4

Repeatability

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600±0.05 mm
  • Table-top Robot
    Table-top Robot

Path Accuracy

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600±0.5 mm
  • Table-top Robot
    Table-top Robot

IP Rating (Arm)

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600IP67
  • Table-top Robot
    Table-top Robot

IP Rating (Wrist)

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600IP67
  • Table-top Robot
    Table-top Robot

Performance

Cycle Time (25/305/25)

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46000.4 s
  • Table-top Robot
    Table-top Robot

MTBF

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600100,000 hrs
  • Table-top Robot
    Table-top Robot

Duty Cycle

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600continuous 24 7
  • Table-top Robot
    Table-top Robotnot specified

Vibration Damping

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600active model based
  • Table-top Robot
    Table-top Robot

Safety

Safety Category

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600Cat.3 PLd
  • Table-top Robot
    Table-top Robot

Dual Check Safety

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600Yes
  • Table-top Robot
    Table-top Robot

Safety I/O Pairs

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46008
  • Table-top Robot
    Table-top Robot

E-Stop Response

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-460010 ms
  • Table-top Robot
    Table-top Robot

Safe Zone Count

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46003
  • Table-top Robot
    Table-top Robot

Controller & Programming

Controller Model

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600OmniCore
  • Table-top Robot
    Table-top RobotIntegrated (built-in control system)

Programming Languages

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600TP, KAREL
  • Table-top Robot
    Table-top RobotSEL

Teach Pendant Type

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600smart pad
  • Table-top Robot
    Table-top Robotwired button

Offline Programming

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600ROBOGUIDE
  • Table-top Robot
    Table-top RobotSEL program generator

Digital Twin Support

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600Yes
  • Table-top Robot
    Table-top Robot

Connectivity

ROS-Industrial Support

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600vendor supported
  • Table-top Robot
    Table-top Robotnone

IoT / Cloud Platform

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600FANUC ZDT
  • Table-top Robot
    Table-top Robot

Cybersecurity Certs

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600IEC 62443 SL1
  • Table-top Robot
    Table-top Robot

Predictive Maintenance

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600threshold based
  • Table-top Robot
    Table-top Robot

End-Effector

Tool Flange Standard

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600ISO 9409-1
  • Table-top Robot
    Table-top Robot

Tool Changer (ISO)

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600ATI
  • Table-top Robot
    Table-top Robot

Internal Cable Routing

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600through arm and wrist
  • Table-top Robot
    Table-top Robotexternal only

Pneumatic Lines

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46002
  • Table-top Robot
    Table-top Robot

Electrical Lines

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-460012
  • Table-top Robot
    Table-top Robot

Commercial

Warranty

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46001 yrs
  • Table-top Robot
    Table-top Robot

Service Network

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600global
  • Table-top Robot
    Table-top Robotregional

Spare Parts Lead Time

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-460014 days
  • Table-top Robot
    Table-top Robot

Expected Service Life

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-460010 yrs
  • Table-top Robot
    Table-top Robot

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

MetricABB IRB-4600Table-top Robot
InvestmentNo priceNo price
Payback period
Net savings (5 yr)
ROI (5 yr)

ABB IRB-4600, Table-top 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.

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Frequently asked

Who makes ABB IRB-4600 and Table-top Robot?

ABB IRB-4600 is made by ABB, based in CH. Table-top Robot is made by IAI, based in JP.

How do ABB IRB-4600 and Table-top Robot compare on the Robo Score?

ABB IRB-4600 scores 72.8 on the Robo Score. Table-top Robot scores 51.2. 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.

Are ABB IRB-4600 and Table-top 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 Table-top 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 Table-top 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.