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CRB 15000-12/1.27 vs UFACTORY xArm 7

ABB Robotics vs UFactory — specs, price, and data-backed comparison.

QUICK TAKE

  • UFACTORY xArm 7 is the more affordable option at $5,299, versus $33,000 for CRB 15000-12/1.27.
  • CRB 15000-12/1.27 offers the higher payload (12 kg vs 3.5 kg).
  • CRB 15000-12/1.27 offers the longer reach (1.27 m vs 700 mm).
  • UFACTORY xArm 7 offers the more degrees of freedom (7 vs 6).
  • UFACTORY xArm 7 offers the lighter build (14.3 kg vs 25 kg).
  • CRB 15000-12/1.27 is the newer platform (2,021 vs 2,018).

SPECIFICATIONS COMPARED

CRB 15000-12/1.27UFACTORY xArm 7
CompanyABB RoboticsUFactory
CategoryCollaborative-RobotCollaborative-Robot
Price:$33,000–$41,000$5,299–$5,494
Released:20212018
Weight25 kg14.3 kg
Payload12 kg3.5 kg
Reach1.27 m700 mm
Degrees of Freedom67
Speed—3.6 km/h

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the difference between the CRB 15000-12/1.27 and the UFACTORY xArm 7?

CRB 15000-12/1.27 is made by ABB Robotics, while UFACTORY xArm 7 is made by UFactory. Both are collaborative-robots, so the differences come down to price and specifications.

Which is cheaper, the CRB 15000-12/1.27 or the UFACTORY xArm 7?

The UFACTORY xArm 7 is cheaper, listed at $5,299 compared to $33,000 for the CRB 15000-12/1.27.

Which has the higher payload, the CRB 15000-12/1.27 or the UFACTORY xArm 7?

The CRB 15000-12/1.27 has the higher payload at 12 kg, compared to 3.5 kg for the UFACTORY xArm 7.