ABB IRB-6600 vs AIR12SC1000
Side-by-side comparison of ABB IRB-6600 (ABB) and AIR12SC1000 (AE Robotics Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ABB IRB-6600Switzerland
- AIR12SC1000China
Year First Available
- ABB IRB-66002015
- AIR12SC10002020
Verified Deployments
- ABB IRB-66000 Deployments
- AIR12SC10000 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- ABB IRB-6600Contact for quote
- AIR12SC1000$11,100
Availability Status
- ABB IRB-6600ACTIVE
- AIR12SC1000ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- ABB IRB-66003,200 mm
- AIR12SC10001,000 mm
Repeatability
- ABB IRB-6600±0.1 mm
- AIR12SC1000±0.02 mm
Payload
- ABB IRB-6600225 kg
- AIR12SC100012 kg
IP Rating (Arm)
- ABB IRB-6600IP67
- AIR12SC1000IP54
Degrees of Freedom
- ABB IRB-66006
- AIR12SC10004
Path Accuracy
- ABB IRB-6600±0.5 mm
- AIR12SC1000—
Robot Weight
- ABB IRB-6600235 kg
- AIR12SC100054 kg
IP Rating (Wrist)
- ABB IRB-6600IP67
- AIR12SC1000—
Performance
Cycle Time (25/305/25)
- ABB IRB-66000.4 s
- AIR12SC1000—
MTBF
- ABB IRB-6600100,000 hrs
- AIR12SC1000—
Duty Cycle
- ABB IRB-6600continuous 24 7
- AIR12SC1000continuous 24 7
Vibration Damping
- ABB IRB-6600active model based
- AIR12SC1000—
Safety
Safety Category
- ABB IRB-6600Cat.3 PLd
- AIR12SC1000—
Dual Check Safety
- ABB IRB-6600Yes
- AIR12SC1000—
E-Stop Response
- ABB IRB-660015 ms
- AIR12SC1000—
Safe Zone Count
- ABB IRB-66008
- AIR12SC1000—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- ABB IRB-6600R-30iB Plus
- AIR12SC1000inCube2S-20
Programming Languages
- ABB IRB-6600TP, KAREL
- AIR12SC1000—
Teach Pendant Type
- ABB IRB-6600smart pad
- AIR12SC1000wired button
Offline Programming
- ABB IRB-6600ROBOGUIDE
- AIR12SC1000—
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- ABB IRB-6600vendor supported
- AIR12SC1000—
IoT / Cloud Platform
- ABB IRB-6600FANUC ZDT
- AIR12SC1000—
Predictive Maintenance
- ABB IRB-6600threshold based
- AIR12SC1000—
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- ABB IRB-6600ISO 9409-1
- AIR12SC1000—
Tool Changer (ISO)
- ABB IRB-6600ATI
- AIR12SC1000—
Internal Cable Routing
- ABB IRB-6600through arm and wrist
- AIR12SC1000—
Pneumatic Lines
- ABB IRB-66002
- AIR12SC10004
Electrical Lines
- ABB IRB-66008
- AIR12SC100020
Commercial
Price (USD)
- ABB IRB-6600Contact for quote
- AIR12SC1000$11,100
Warranty
- ABB IRB-66003 yrs
- AIR12SC10001 yrs
Service Network
- ABB IRB-6600global
- AIR12SC1000regional
Spare Parts Lead Time
- ABB IRB-66007 days
- AIR12SC1000—
Expected Service Life
- ABB IRB-660010 yrs
- AIR12SC1000—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Switzerland | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | 2020 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $11,100 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 3,200 mm | 1,000 mm |
| Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | ±0.1 mm | ±0.02 mm |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 225 kg | 12 kg |
| IP Rating (Arm) (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | IP67 | IP54 |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 4 |
| Path Accuracy (values differ) | ±0.5 mm | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 235 kg | 54 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 | continuous 24 7 | continuous 24 7 |
| Vibration Damping (values differ) | active model based | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Category (values differ) | Cat.3 PLd | — |
| Dual Check Safety (values differ) | Yes | — |
| E-Stop Response (values differ) | 15 ms | — |
| Safe Zone Count (values differ) | 8 | — |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | R-30iB Plus | inCube2S-20 |
| Programming Languages (values differ) | TP, KAREL | — |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | smart pad | wired button |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | ROBOGUIDE | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| ROS-Industrial Support (values differ) | vendor supported | — |
| IoT / Cloud Platform (values differ) | FANUC ZDT | — |
| 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 | 4 |
| Electrical Lines (values differ) | 8 | 20 |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $11,100 |
| Warranty (values differ) | 3 yrs | 1 yrs |
| Service Network (values differ) | global | regional |
| Spare Parts Lead Time (values differ) | 7 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: Battery / Shift Runtime, Max TCP Speed, Safety I/O Pairs, Digital Twin Support, Communication Protocols, Cybersecurity Certs
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Frequently asked
Who makes ABB IRB-6600 and AIR12SC1000?
ABB IRB-6600 is made by ABB, based in CH. AIR12SC1000 is made by AE Robotics Co., Ltd., based in CN.
When were ABB IRB-6600 and AIR12SC1000 launched?
ABB IRB-6600 launched in 2015. AIR12SC1000 launched in 2020.
How do ABB IRB-6600 and AIR12SC1000 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
ABB IRB-6600 scores 67/100. AIR12SC1000 scores 61/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of ABB IRB-6600 compare to AIR12SC1000?
ABB IRB-6600 has a reach of 1811 mm. AIR12SC1000 has a reach of 1000 mm.
Are ABB IRB-6600 and AIR12SC1000 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-6600 and AIR12SC1000?
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-6600 vs AIR12SC1000 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 Robolist Product Score is calculated.