FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4SH vs ABB IRB 1090: Compact Robot Comparison
The FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4SH and the ABB IRB 1090 are compact robots for different purposes. The LR Mate 4SH is a 5-axis, high-speed production arm with ±0.01 mm repeatability. The IRB 1090 is ABB's 6-axis education robot. The FANUC is listed $1,000 lower.
Quick verdict. The FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4SH is the better choice for fast production handling, with joint speeds up to 1500°/s, ±0.01 mm repeatability and a listed price about 6% lower. The ABB IRB 1090 is the better choice for robotics training, with six axes and a package aimed at schools and universities.
LR Mate 200iD/4SH and IRB 1090 at a glance
The FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4SH carries 4 kg over 550 mm with 5 axes, repeats to ±0.01 mm, weighs 19 kg and runs on the R-30iB Plus series controller.
The ABB IRB 1090 carries 3.5 kg over 580 mm with 6 axes, repeats to ±0.05 mm and runs on the OmniCore E10 controller.
Main specification comparison
Specification | FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4SH | ABB IRB 1090 |
Brand | FANUC | ABB |
Listed price | $16,000 | $17,000 |
Payload | 4 kg | 3.5 kg |
Reach | 550 mm | 580 mm |
Repeatability | ±0.01 mm | ±0.05 mm |
Axes | 5 | 6 |
Speed | J1 460°/s; J2 460°/s; J3 520°/s; J4 560°/s; J5 1500°/s | Not specified |
Arm weight | 19 kg | Not specified |
Controller | R-30iB Plus series | ABB OmniCore E10 |
Price comparison
FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4SH: listed from $16,000
ABB IRB 1090: listed from $17,000
Difference: $1,000
The LR Mate 4SH costs roughly 6% less
Speed and axes
The LR Mate 4SH is the short-arm, high-speed version of the LR Mate 200iD. FANUC publishes joint speeds of 460°/s on J1 and J2, 520°/s on J3, 560°/s on J4 and 1500°/s on J5. It has 5 axes, which suits fast pick-and-place and machine loading where full six-axis wrist orientation is not needed.
Precision and payload
FANUC publishes ±0.01 mm repeatability for the LR Mate 4SH, against ±0.05 mm for the IRB 1090, and a 4 kg payload against 3.5 kg. The IRB 1090 reaches 580 mm, 30 mm more, and its six axes allow full tool orientation.
Purpose and controller
ABB positions the IRB 1090 as an education robot for training in robot programming and operation on its OmniCore controllers. The LR Mate 4SH weighs 19 kg, mounts on the floor, at an angle or inverted, and runs on FANUC's R-30iB Plus series controller.
Best applications for the LR Mate 200iD/4SH
High-speed pick-and-place
Machine loading in confined spaces
Plants standardized on FANUC
Best applications for the ABB IRB 1090
Robotics education and training
University labs
Training for ABB-based plants
LR Mate 200iD/4SH advantages
Joint speeds up to 1500°/s
±0.01 mm repeatability
About $1,000 lower listed price
LR Mate 200iD/4SH limitations
5 axes
ABB IRB 1090 advantages
6 axes
580 mm reach
Built for education
ABB IRB 1090 limitations
±0.05 mm repeatability
Final verdict
Choose the FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4SH for fast production handling. Choose the ABB IRB 1090 for robotics teaching.
Sources and further reading
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, the FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4SH or the ABB IRB 1090?
The LR Mate 4SH is listed from $16,000 and the IRB 1090 from $17,000, a difference of $1,000.
How many axes do they have?
The LR Mate 4SH has 5 axes and the IRB 1090 6.
Which robot is more precise?
The LR Mate 4SH publishes ±0.01 mm repeatability and the IRB 1090 ±0.05 mm.
Which robot carries more?
The LR Mate 4SH carries 4 kg and the IRB 1090 3.5 kg.
What is the LR Mate 200iD/4SH designed for?
Fast handling and machine loading in confined spaces.
Which robot should I buy?
Choose the LR Mate 4SH for production speed. Choose the IRB 1090 for training.
