ABB IRB 1090 Review: Specs, Price and Applications of the Education Robot
Updated: 2 days ago
The ABB IRB 1090 is a six-axis industrial robot with a payload of 3.5 kg, a reach of 580 mm and ±0.05 mm repeatability, listed from USD 17,000. 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 1090 is ABB's education robot. It is a six-axis industrial arm with a 3.5 kg payload, a 580 mm reach and ±0.05 mm repeatability, supplied to schools, colleges and universities for training in robot programming and operation. It is listed from USD 17,000.
ABB IRB 1090 at a Glance
Payload: 3.5 kg
Reach: 580 mm
Axes: 6
Repeatability: ±0.05 mm
Controller: ABB OmniCore E10
Price: from USD 17,000
ABB IRB 1090 Technical Specifications
The table below lists the published specifications of the ABB IRB 1090.
Specification | ABB IRB 1090 |
Manufacturer | ABB Robotics |
Model | IRB 1090 |
Robot type | Six-axis industrial robot |
Payload | 3.5 kg |
Reach | 580 mm |
Axes | 6 |
Repeatability | ±0.05 mm |
Controller | ABB OmniCore E10 |
Interfaces | PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, CC-Link IE Field Basic, EtherCAT, 16 digital inputs, 16 digital outputs |
Certifications | ISO 10218-1, EN ISO 13849-1 Cat. 3, PL d |
Starting price | From USD 17,000 |
Detailed Technical Data
6 axes
Max. payload 3.5 kg
Reach 580 mm
Repeatability ±0.05 mm
Mounting floor, inverted
Protection IP40
Controller OmniCore E10
Design and Build Quality
The robot can be floor mounted or inverted, is rated IP40 and runs on the compact OmniCore E10 controller, the same controller family used in industry.
Programming and Software
Controller
The IRB 1090 runs on the ABB OmniCore E10 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, EtherCAT, 16 digital inputs and 16 digital outputs.
ABB IRB 1090 Applications and Use Cases
Typical applications for the IRB 1090 are material handling, machine tending, assembly, packaging, inspection and dispensing.
Robot Programming Training
Students learn RAPID programming and robot operation on real industrial hardware and software.
Simulation-to-Real Exercises
Programs prepared and tested in RobotStudio can be transferred to the IRB 1090, which teaches the offline programming workflow used in factories.
Handling and Assembly Projects
The 3.5 kg payload and 580 mm reach are enough for classroom pick-and-place, assembly and inspection exercises.
ABB IRB 1090 Price and Value
The ABB IRB 1090 is listed from USD 17,000 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
Industrial controller and software in an education package
3.5 kg payload with a 580 mm reach
Floor or inverted mounting
Starting price of USD 17,000
Cons
Repeatability of ±0.05 mm is wider than the ±0.01 mm of the IRB 1100
IP40 protection
Supplied for education rather than production use
Who Should Buy the ABB IRB 1090?
The IRB 1090 fits schools, colleges, universities and training centres that want students to learn on the same ABB platform used in industry. For production cells of a similar size, look at the IRB 1100.
See the full ABB IRB 1090 product listing on All Things Cobots.
ABB IRB 1090 FAQ
How much does the ABB IRB 1090 cost?
The ABB IRB 1090 is listed from USD 17,000 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 1090?
The IRB 1090 has a payload of 3.5 kg and a reach of 580 mm.
How accurate is the ABB IRB 1090?
Its published repeatability is ±0.05 mm.
How many axes does the ABB IRB 1090 have?
The IRB 1090 has 6 axes.
Which controller does the ABB IRB 1090 use?
It runs on the ABB OmniCore E10 controller and is programmed in RAPID, with offline programming and simulation in RobotStudio.
How can the ABB IRB 1090 be mounted?
Published mounting options: floor, inverted.
What is the protection rating of the ABB IRB 1090?
Its published protection rating is IP40.
What is the ABB IRB 1090 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.
