Industrial Arm
Automated Surface Finishing Cell
Built by ABB · Switzerland· Launched 2026
Updated Oct 2026·methodology
#58 of 249 ranked Industrial Arm robots (1,069 listed)
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65.7/ 100
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On sale15%75/100
In use23%Not counted yet
Track record9%Not counted yet
Specs on file23%95/100
Funding11%Not counted yet
Company age4%100/100
Other robots5%100/100
News8%24/100
Wikipedia entry3%Not counted yet
Overview
New automated surface finishing cell.
Flagship features
- **Unique Selling Point:** First fully automated sanding and polishing cell from ABB; turnkey, plug-and-play solution for SMEs
- **Key Differentiators:** No robotics expertise required; programming time reduced by up to 90% using Wizard Easy Programming
- **Ease of Use:** Tablet-style interface with lead-through 3D path recording, 2D preset path creation, and intuitive path editing
- **Safety:** Fully CE-certified (EU Machinery Directive); includes all safety components
- **Productivity:** Increases throughput, reduces scrap and rework, and integrates dust extraction for a cleaner workspace
- **Market Context:** Addresses the skill shortage in manufacturing (1.9 million unfilled jobs by 2033 per Deloitte)
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Specifications
From the makerCheckedEstimated- Small payload
- Ceiling, wall
- GoFa collaborative robot controller (likely C30 or equivalent, not explicitly stated)
- Teach pendant, proprietary app
- ISO 9409-1
- CE, EU Machinery Directive
- General manufacturing
- ±0.1 mm
More precise than 10% of 650 Industrial Arm robots with this spec
Detailed specifications
What it is built for5
- Duty Cycle
- continuous 24 7
- Industries
- general manufacturing
- Applications
- polishing,grinding
- finishing
- Primary Applications
- deburring polishing,other
Movement & precision1
- 6
Sensing & perception2
- Yes
- Yes
Controls & integration5
- Yes
- Yes
- Software Platform
- AutoNav Studio
- Fieldbus Protocols
- modbus tcp,ethernet ip
- wireless tablet
Safety & certification3
- 0°C to 45°C
- Temperature Range Max C
- 45
- Temperature Range Min C
- 0
Buying & support10
- 40-80K
- Datasheet Url
- Preview PDF online
- Price Currency
- USD
- 2
- Lead Time Weeks
- 8
- Deployment Count
- 50
- Price On Request
- Yes
- Availability Status
- available
- Countries Available
- US,DE,JP,CN
- Service Network Density
- global
Other details41
- Torque
- 10 Nm
- Mtbf Hours
- 5000
- Mttr Hours
- 2
- Axis Speeds
- 500 deg/s
- Cycle Time S
- 10
- Sensor Models
- LIDAR, cameras
- Emergency Stop
- Yes
- Tool Current A
- 5
- Tool Voltage V
- 24
- Analog Io Count
- 8
- Ip Rating Wrist
- IP65
- Safe Zone Count
- 3
- Safety Io Pairs
- 8
- Digital Io Count
- 16
- Path Accuracy Mm
- 0.2
- Tool Changer Iso
- ATI
- Dual Check Safety
- Yes
- Vibration Damping
- none
- Description Length
- 336
- E Stop Response Ms
- 100
- Iot Cloud Platform
- ABB Ability (likely integrated, but not explicitly stated for this cell)
- Typical Roi Months
- 12
- Mes Erp Integration
- SAP,Siemens MES
- Digital Twin Support
- Yes
- Inertia Capacity Kgm2
- 10
- Max Joint Speed Deg S
- 300
- Pneumatic Lines Count
- 0
- Programming Languages
- python,c++
- Electrical Lines Count
- 8
- Internal Cable Routing
- through arm
- Predictive Maintenance
- ml based
- Ros Industrial Support
- vendor supported
- Tool Flange Diameter Mm
- 80
- Cycle Time 25 305 25 Sec
- 12
- Spare Parts Lead Time Days
- 5
- Expected Service Life Years
- 5
- Integration Cost Multiplier
- 2.5
- Cybersecurity Certifications
- IEC 62443 SL2
- Offline Programming Software
- Robotmaster
- Teach Pendant Display Inches
- 7
- Joint Position Resolution Deg
- 0.01
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Company milestones(estimated)
- 2024LaunchABB launches IP67-rated IRB 1100 for harsh environments
- Apr 2024LaunchABB launches IRB 1100 harsh-environment version
- 2023MilestoneUltra Accuracy feature announced for GoFa cobots
- 2023LaunchABB launches OmniVance Collaborative Surface Finishing Cell
- 2023LaunchABB adds GoFa 10 and GoFa 12 variants
- 2023LaunchABB launches higher-payload GoFa variants
- Feb 2021LaunchABB launches SWIFTI CRB 1100
- Mar 2013LaunchABB launches IRB 6700 family
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ABB in the news
the maker8 events · last 12 months
- Nov 5ABB: Informed By Softbank That China Has Prohibited Acquisition Of ABB Robotics Business In China
- Oct 27Marbles Kids Museum and ABB Unveil Name of New Futuropolis Exhibit Robot, ABBy, Designed to Provide Hands-On Learning and Career Exploration
- Oct 12ABB Introduces AI Robot Vision Tool That Cuts Commissioning Time by Up to 90%, Cycle Times by Up to 50%
ABB in the news
the maker8 events · last 12 months
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Launchthis robot13 outlets
ABB Robotics launches PickMaster Lite to ‘simplify and accelerate robotic picking’Mar 9
Partnership24 outlets
ABB Robotics partners with NVIDIA to deliver industrial-grade physical AI at scaleNews about ABB, the maker, not about this robot specifically, except rows marked this robot. Collected and classified independently across 54 outlets, so a maker cannot add to it. It never changes this robot's RoboScore (the evidence half of the RoboIndex) and it can move it up a board by at most 15 points. See all ABB news
Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the Automated Surface Finishing Cell?
- The Automated Surface Finishing Cell is developed by ABB, based in Switzerland.
- What type of robot is the Automated Surface Finishing Cell?
- The Automated Surface Finishing Cell is a Industrial Arm made by ABB.
- How much does the Automated Surface Finishing Cell cost?
- Pricing for the Automated Surface Finishing Cell is not publicly listed. Contact ABB for a quote.
- When was the Automated Surface Finishing Cell launched?
- The Automated Surface Finishing Cell was launched in 2026.
- What are the key specifications of the Automated Surface Finishing Cell?
- Key specifications of the Automated Surface Finishing Cell: arm class small payload, repeatability ±0.1 mm, mounting ceiling, wall, controller GoFa collaborative robot controller (likely C30 or equivalent, not explicitly stated), programming teach pendant, proprietary app.
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