IRB 14000 vs QKM SCARA AH3

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

QUICK TAKE

  • QKM SCARA AH3 offers the higher payload (3 kg vs 0.5 kg).
  • IRB 14000 offers the longer reach (559 mm vs 400 mm).
  • IRB 14000 offers the more degrees of freedom (14 vs 4).
  • QKM SCARA AH3 offers the lighter build (17 kg vs 38 kg).
  • QKM SCARA AH3 is the newer platform (2,018 vs 2,015).

SPECIFICATIONS COMPARED

IRB 14000QKM SCARA AH3
CompanyABB RoboticsQKM Technologies
CategoryCollaborative-RobotIndustrial-Robot
Price:Not announcedNot announced
Released:20152018
Weight38 kg17 kg
Payload0.5 kg3 kg
Reach559 mm400 mm
Degrees of Freedom144

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the difference between the IRB 14000 and the QKM SCARA AH3?

IRB 14000 is made by ABB Robotics, while QKM SCARA AH3 is made by QKM Technologies. IRB 14000 is a collaborative-robot, while QKM SCARA AH3 is a industrial-robot.

Which has the higher payload, the IRB 14000 or the QKM SCARA AH3?

The QKM SCARA AH3 has the higher payload at 3 kg, compared to 0.5 kg for the IRB 14000.