IRB 1100-4/0.58 vs QKM SCARA HM8

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

QUICK TAKE

  • QKM SCARA HM8 offers the higher payload (8 kg vs 4 kg).
  • IRB 1100-4/0.58 offers the longer reach (580 mm vs 500 mm).
  • IRB 1100-4/0.58 offers the lighter build (21.1 kg vs 35 kg).

SPECIFICATIONS COMPARED

IRB 1100-4/0.58QKM SCARA HM8
CompanyABB RoboticsQKM Technologies
CategoryIndustrial-RobotIndustrial-Robot
Price:Not announcedNot announced
Released:2019—
Weight21.1 kg35 kg
Payload4 kg8 kg
Reach580 mm500 mm
Degrees of Freedom6—

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the difference between the IRB 1100-4/0.58 and the QKM SCARA HM8?

IRB 1100-4/0.58 is made by ABB Robotics, while QKM SCARA HM8 is made by QKM Technologies. Both are industrial-robots, so the differences come down to price and specifications.

Which has the higher payload, the IRB 1100-4/0.58 or the QKM SCARA HM8?

The QKM SCARA HM8 has the higher payload at 8 kg, compared to 4 kg for the IRB 1100-4/0.58.