IRB 14050 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 0.5 kg).
  • IRB 14050 offers the longer reach (559 mm vs 500 mm).
  • IRB 14050 offers the lighter build (9.5 kg vs 35 kg).

SPECIFICATIONS COMPARED

IRB 14050QKM SCARA HM8
CompanyABB RoboticsQKM Technologies
CategoryCollaborative-RobotIndustrial-Robot
Price:Not announcedNot announced
Released:2018—
Weight9.5 kg35 kg
Payload0.5 kg8 kg
Reach559 mm500 mm
Degrees of Freedom7—

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the difference between the IRB 14050 and the QKM SCARA HM8?

IRB 14050 is made by ABB Robotics, while QKM SCARA HM8 is made by QKM Technologies. IRB 14050 is a collaborative-robot, while QKM SCARA HM8 is a industrial-robot.

Which has the higher payload, the IRB 14050 or the QKM SCARA HM8?

The QKM SCARA HM8 has the higher payload at 8 kg, compared to 0.5 kg for the IRB 14050.