ABB IRB 360 FlexPicker Review: Specs, Price and Applications of the Delta Robot
Updated: 2 days ago
The ABB IRB 360 FlexPicker is a delta robot with a payload of 1–8 kg, a working diameter of 800–1600 mm and ±0.1 mm repeatability, listed from USD 30,000. 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 360 FlexPicker is ABB's established delta robot for high-speed picking and packing. It is offered with payloads of 1, 3, 6 and 8 kg, working diameters of 800, 1130 or 1600 mm and ±0.1 mm repeatability, in standard, wash-down and stainless wash-down versions for hygienic production. It is listed from USD 30,000.
ABB IRB 360 FlexPicker at a Glance
Payload: 1–8 kg
Working diameter: 800–1600 mm
Axes: 3 or 4
Repeatability: ±0.1 mm
Controller: ABB IRC5 or OmniCore
Price: from USD 30,000
ABB IRB 360 FlexPicker Technical Specifications
The table below lists the published specifications of the ABB IRB 360 FlexPicker.
Specification | ABB IRB 360 FlexPicker |
Manufacturer | ABB Robotics |
Model | IRB 360 FlexPicker |
Robot type | Delta robot |
Payload | 1–8 kg |
Working diameter | 800–1600 mm |
Axes | 3 or 4 |
Repeatability | ±0.1 mm |
Controller | ABB IRC5 or OmniCore |
Interfaces | PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, digital I/O |
Certifications | ISO 10218-1 |
Starting price | From USD 30,000 |
Detailed Technical Data
3 or 4 axes
Payload variants 1, 3, 6 and 8 kg
Working diameter 800, 1130 or 1600 mm
Repeatability ±0.1 mm
Mass 120 kg (145 kg stainless wash-down version)
Mounting inverted
Standard, wash-down and stainless wash-down versions
Controller IRC5 or OmniCore
Design and Build Quality
The robot is mounted inverted above the line and weighs 120 kg, or 145 kg in the stainless wash-down version. It has three or four axes depending on the variant and runs on the IRC5 or OmniCore controller.
Programming and Software
Controller
The IRB 360 FlexPicker runs on the ABB IRC5 or OmniCore controller. OmniCore is ABB's current robot controller family, and IRC5 is its long-established predecessor.
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 and digital I/O.
ABB IRB 360 FlexPicker Applications and Use Cases
Typical applications for the IRB 360 FlexPicker are picking, packing, packaging, sorting and high-speed transfer.
High-Speed Picking
The delta design moves light products quickly from a conveyor into trays, cartons or other conveyors.
Packing and Sorting
The FlexPicker packs, sorts and transfers products at line speed, with payload variants up to 8 kg for heavier items or multi-pick grippers.
Hygienic Production
Wash-down and stainless wash-down versions are built for food and other applications that require regular cleaning.
ABB IRB 360 FlexPicker Price and Value
The ABB IRB 360 FlexPicker is listed from USD 30,000 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
Payload variants from 1 to 8 kg
Working diameters up to 1600 mm
Wash-down and stainless wash-down versions
Runs on IRC5 or OmniCore
Cons
Repeatability of ±0.1 mm is wider than on the IRB 365
Needs an overhead frame for inverted mounting
Three or four axes limit product reorientation
Who Should Buy the ABB IRB 360 FlexPicker?
The IRB 360 fits food, beverage, pharmaceutical and consumer goods lines that need fast picking and packing, especially where wash-down hygiene is required.
See the full ABB IRB 360 FlexPicker product listing on All Things Cobots.
ABB IRB 360 FlexPicker FAQ
How much does the ABB IRB 360 FlexPicker cost?
The ABB IRB 360 FlexPicker is listed from USD 30,000 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 working diameter of the ABB IRB 360 FlexPicker?
The IRB 360 FlexPicker has a payload of 1–8 kg and a working diameter of 800–1600 mm.
How accurate is the ABB IRB 360 FlexPicker?
Its published repeatability is ±0.1 mm.
How many axes does the ABB IRB 360 FlexPicker have?
The IRB 360 FlexPicker has 3 or 4 axes.
Which controller does the ABB IRB 360 FlexPicker use?
It runs on the ABB IRC5 or OmniCore controller and is programmed in RAPID, with offline programming and simulation in RobotStudio.
How can the ABB IRB 360 FlexPicker be mounted?
Published mounting options: inverted.
What is the ABB IRB 360 FlexPicker used for?
Typical applications are picking, packing, packaging, sorting and high-speed transfer.
Specifications and prices are based on manufacturer and distributor information. Prices are indicative, are not final and may change.
