ABB IRB-6600 vs Moonlight parallel robot
Side-by-side comparison of ABB IRB-6600 (ABB) and Moonlight parallel robot (Flexiv Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ABB IRB-6600Switzerland
- Moonlight parallel robotChina
Year First Available
- ABB IRB-66002015
- Moonlight parallel robot2016
Verified Deployments
- ABB IRB-66000 Deployments
- Moonlight parallel robot0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- ABB IRB-6600Contact for quote
- Moonlight parallel robot$32,500
Availability Status
- ABB IRB-6600ACTIVE
- Moonlight parallel robotACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
IP Rating (Arm)
- ABB IRB-6600IP67
- Moonlight parallel robotIP65
Payload
- ABB IRB-6600225 kg
- Moonlight parallel robot38 kg
Reach
- ABB IRB-66003,200 mm
- Moonlight parallel robot1,200 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- ABB IRB-66006
- Moonlight parallel robot3
Repeatability
- ABB IRB-6600±0.1 mm
- Moonlight parallel robot±0.05 mm
Path Accuracy
- ABB IRB-6600±0.5 mm
- Moonlight parallel robot—
Robot Weight
- ABB IRB-6600235 kg
- Moonlight parallel robot7 kg
IP Rating (Wrist)
- ABB IRB-6600IP67
- Moonlight parallel robot—
Performance
Cycle Time (25/305/25)
- ABB IRB-66000.4 s
- Moonlight parallel robot—
MTBF
- ABB IRB-6600100,000 hrs
- Moonlight parallel robot—
Duty Cycle
- ABB IRB-6600continuous 24 7
- Moonlight parallel robot—
Vibration Damping
- ABB IRB-6600active model based
- Moonlight parallel robot—
Safety
Safety Category
- ABB IRB-6600Cat.3 PLd
- Moonlight parallel robot—
Dual Check Safety
- ABB IRB-6600Yes
- Moonlight parallel robot—
E-Stop Response
- ABB IRB-660015 ms
- Moonlight parallel robot—
Safe Zone Count
- ABB IRB-66008
- Moonlight parallel robot—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- ABB IRB-6600R-30iB Plus
- Moonlight parallel robot—
Programming Languages
- ABB IRB-6600TP, KAREL
- Moonlight parallel robot—
Teach Pendant Type
- ABB IRB-6600smart pad
- Moonlight parallel robot—
Offline Programming
- ABB IRB-6600ROBOGUIDE
- Moonlight parallel robot—
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- ABB IRB-6600vendor supported
- Moonlight parallel robot—
IoT / Cloud Platform
- ABB IRB-6600FANUC ZDT
- Moonlight parallel robot—
Predictive Maintenance
- ABB IRB-6600threshold based
- Moonlight parallel robot—
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- ABB IRB-6600ISO 9409-1
- Moonlight parallel robot—
Tool Changer (ISO)
- ABB IRB-6600ATI
- Moonlight parallel robot—
Internal Cable Routing
- ABB IRB-6600through arm and wrist
- Moonlight parallel robot—
Pneumatic Lines
- ABB IRB-66002
- Moonlight parallel robot—
Electrical Lines
- ABB IRB-66008
- Moonlight parallel robot—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- ABB IRB-6600Contact for quote
- Moonlight parallel robot$32,500
Warranty
- ABB IRB-66003 yrs
- Moonlight parallel robot—
Service Network
- ABB IRB-6600global
- Moonlight parallel robot—
Spare Parts Lead Time
- ABB IRB-66007 days
- Moonlight parallel robot—
Expected Service Life
- ABB IRB-660010 yrs
- Moonlight parallel robot—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Switzerland | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | 2016 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $32,500 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| IP Rating (Arm) (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | IP67 | IP65 |
| Payload (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 225 kg | 38 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 3,200 mm | 1,200 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 3 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.1 mm | ±0.05 mm |
| Path Accuracy (values differ) | ±0.5 mm | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 235 kg | 7 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 | — |
| 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 | — |
| Programming Languages (values differ) | TP, KAREL | — |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | smart pad | — |
| 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 | — |
| Electrical Lines (values differ) | 8 | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $32,500 |
| Warranty (values differ) | 3 yrs | — |
| Service Network (values differ) | global | — |
| 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 Moonlight parallel robot?
ABB IRB-6600 is made by ABB, based in CH. Moonlight parallel robot is made by Flexiv Ltd., based in CN.
When were ABB IRB-6600 and Moonlight parallel robot launched?
ABB IRB-6600 launched in 2015. Moonlight parallel robot launched in 2016.
How do ABB IRB-6600 and Moonlight parallel robot compare on the Robolist Product Score?
ABB IRB-6600 scores 67/100. Moonlight parallel robot scores 57/100. 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 Moonlight parallel robot?
ABB IRB-6600 has a reach of 1811 mm. Moonlight parallel robot has a reach of 1200 mm.
Are ABB IRB-6600 and Moonlight parallel 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-6600 and Moonlight parallel 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-6600 vs Moonlight parallel 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 Robolist Product Score is calculated.