IRB 6700 vs GEN72-B
Side-by-side comparison of IRB 6700 (ABB) and GEN72-B (RealMan Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- IRB 6700Switzerland
- GEN72-BChina
Year First Available
- IRB 6700—
- GEN72-B2024
Verified Deployments
- IRB 67000 Deployments
- GEN72-B0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- IRB 6700$200,000–$260,000 USD
- GEN72-BContact for quote
Availability Status
- IRB 6700ACTIVE
- GEN72-BACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- IRB 67001,250 kg
- GEN72-B6.6 kg
Payload
- IRB 6700300 kg
- GEN72-B2 kg
Reach
- IRB 67002,650 mm
- GEN72-B600 mm
Repeatability
- IRB 6700±0.07 mm
- GEN72-B±1 mm
Max TCP Speed
- IRB 67001.2 m/s
- GEN72-B1.9 m/s
IP Rating (Arm)
- IRB 6700IP67
- GEN72-BIP54
Performance
MTBF
- IRB 6700—
- GEN72-B30,000 hrs
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- IRB 6700IRC5
- GEN72-B統合型
Teach Pendant Type
- IRB 6700Teach Pendant
- GEN72-B—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- IRB 6700$200,000–$260,000 USD
- GEN72-BContact for quote
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Switzerland | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2024 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $200,000–$260,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 1,250 kg | 6.6 kg |
| Payload (values differ) | 300 kg | 2 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 2,650 mm | 600 mm |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.07 mm | ±1 mm |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | 1.2 m/s | 1.9 m/s |
| IP Rating (Arm) (values differ) | IP67 | IP54 |
| Performance | ||
| MTBF (values differ) | — | 30,000 hrs |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | IRC5 | 統合型 |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | Teach Pendant | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $200,000–$260,000 USD | Contact for quote |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Degrees of Freedom, Path Accuracy, IP Rating (Wrist), Cycle Time (25/305/25), Duty Cycle, Vibration Damping, Safety Category, Dual Check Safety, Safety I/O Pairs, E-Stop Response, Safe Zone Count, Programming Languages, Offline Programming, Digital Twin Support, Communication Protocols, ROS-Industrial Support, IoT / Cloud Platform, Cybersecurity Certs, Predictive Maintenance, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer (ISO), Internal Cable Routing, Pneumatic Lines, Electrical Lines, Warranty, Service Network, Spare Parts Lead Time, Expected Service Life
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
| Metric | IRB 6700 | GEN72-B |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $230,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 55.2 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $20,000 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +9% | — |
GEN72-B has 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 IRB 6700 and GEN72-B?
IRB 6700 is made by ABB, based in CH. GEN72-B is made by RealMan Robotics, based in CN.
How do IRB 6700 and GEN72-B compare on the Robo Index?
IRB 6700 grades A on the Robo Index. GEN72-B grades AA. 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 IRB 6700 and GEN72-B 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 IRB 6700 and GEN72-B?
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
IRB 6700 vs GEN72-B 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.