ABB Robotics IRB 1090 Overview

The ABB IRB 1090 is a six-axis industrial robot with a 3.5 kg payload, a 580 mm reach and a position repeatability of ±0.05 mm. It is an education robot, supplied to schools, colleges and universities for training in robot programming and operation. The robot can be floor mounted or inverted, is rated IP40 and runs on the OmniCore E10 controller.

Key Specifications

Prices are indicative, are not final and may change.

Applications

• Material handling

• Machine tending

• Assembly

• Packaging

• Inspection

• Dispensing

Industries

Automotive · Electronics · Metalworking · Plastics · Food and beverage · Pharmaceuticals · Logistics

Technical Details

• 6 axes

• Max. payload 3.5 kg

• Reach 580 mm

• Repeatability ±0.05 mm

• Mounting floor, inverted

• Protection IP40

• Controller OmniCore E10

ABB Robotics IRB 1090 Review Summary

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.

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 It Is For

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.

Full review: ABB IRB 1090 Review: Specs, Price and Applications of the Education Robot