ABB IRB 1010 Review: Specs, Price and Applications of the 1.5 kg Industrial Robot
Updated: 2 days ago
The ABB IRB 1010 is a six-axis industrial robot with a payload of 1.5 kg, a reach of 370 mm and ±0.01 mm repeatability, listed from USD 14,000. This review covers its full specifications, design, programming options, applications and price, so you can decide whether it fits your automation project.
Quick Verdict
The IRB 1010 is ABB's smallest six-axis industrial robot. It carries 1.5 kg over a 370 mm reach at ±0.01 mm repeatability and is designed for handling small, delicate components in the production of miniaturized electronics and wearable devices. It is listed from USD 14,000.
ABB IRB 1010 at a Glance
Payload: 1.5 kg
Reach: 370 mm
Axes: 6
Repeatability: ±0.01 mm
Controller: ABB OmniCore
Price: from USD 14,000
ABB IRB 1010 Technical Specifications
The table below lists the published specifications of the ABB IRB 1010.
Specification | ABB IRB 1010 |
Manufacturer | ABB Robotics |
Model | IRB 1010 |
Robot type | Six-axis industrial robot |
Payload | 1.5 kg |
Reach | 370 mm |
Axes | 6 |
Repeatability | ±0.01 mm |
Controller | ABB OmniCore |
Interfaces | PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, CC-Link IE Field Basic, 16 digital inputs, 16 digital outputs |
Certifications | ISO 10218-1, EN ISO 13849-1 Cat. 3, PL d |
Starting price | From USD 14,000 |
Detailed Technical Data
6 axes
Max. payload 1.5 kg
Reach 370 mm
Repeatability ±0.01 mm
Mounting floor, inverted, tilted
Protection IP40
Controller OmniCore E10 or C30
Design and Build Quality
The robot can be floor mounted, inverted or tilted, which helps fit it into dense electronics production cells. It is rated IP40 and runs on the OmniCore E10 or C30 controller.
Programming and Software
Controller
The IRB 1010 runs on the ABB OmniCore controller. OmniCore is ABB's current robot controller family.
RAPID and RobotStudio
Programs are written in ABB's RAPID language and can be created, simulated and tested offline in RobotStudio before they are loaded to the robot.
Industrial Communication
Published interfaces are PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, CC-Link IE Field Basic, 16 digital inputs and 16 digital outputs.
ABB IRB 1010 Applications and Use Cases
Typical applications for the IRB 1010 are material handling, machine tending, assembly, packaging, inspection and dispensing.
Electronics and Wearables Assembly
The ±0.01 mm repeatability suits placing and assembling very small components for phones, watches and other compact devices.
Small-Parts Handling
The arm moves delicate parts between trays, fixtures and test stations in tight spaces.
Dispensing and Inspection
The compact reach suits precise glue dispensing and close-up inspection of small products.
ABB IRB 1010 Price and Value
The ABB IRB 1010 is listed from USD 14,000 on All Things Cobots. The controller configuration, end effectors, safety equipment and integration affect the final price and are quoted separately. Prices are indicative, are not final and may change.
Pros and Cons
Pros
±0.01 mm repeatability
Very compact: 370 mm reach
Floor, inverted or tilted mounting
Lowest starting price of the ABB robots listed here
Cons
1.5 kg payload
370 mm reach covers only a small work area
IP40 protection
Who Should Buy the ABB IRB 1010?
The IRB 1010 fits electronics and wearable-device manufacturers that need a very small, precise arm in a dense cell. If you need more payload and reach, look at the IRB 1100.
See the full ABB IRB 1010 product listing on All Things Cobots.
ABB IRB 1010 FAQ
How much does the ABB IRB 1010 cost?
The ABB IRB 1010 is listed from USD 14,000 on All Things Cobots. The price is indicative and may change, and it does not include end effectors, safety equipment or integration.
What is the payload and reach of the ABB IRB 1010?
The IRB 1010 has a payload of 1.5 kg and a reach of 370 mm.
How accurate is the ABB IRB 1010?
Its published repeatability is ±0.01 mm.
How many axes does the ABB IRB 1010 have?
The IRB 1010 has 6 axes.
Which controller does the ABB IRB 1010 use?
It runs on the ABB OmniCore controller and is programmed in RAPID, with offline programming and simulation in RobotStudio.
How can the ABB IRB 1010 be mounted?
Published mounting options: floor, inverted, tilted.
What is the protection rating of the ABB IRB 1010?
Its published protection rating is IP40.
What is the ABB IRB 1010 used for?
Typical applications are material handling, machine tending, assembly, packaging, inspection and dispensing.
Specifications and prices are based on manufacturer and distributor information. Prices are indicative, are not final and may change.
