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IRB 14050 vs UFACTORY xArm 6

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

QUICK TAKE

  • UFACTORY xArm 6 offers the higher payload (5 kg vs 0.5 kg).
  • UFACTORY xArm 6 offers the longer reach (700 mm vs 559 mm).
  • IRB 14050 offers the more degrees of freedom (7 vs 6).
  • IRB 14050 offers the lighter build (9.5 kg vs 12.5 kg).

SPECIFICATIONS COMPARED

IRB 14050UFACTORY xArm 6
CompanyABB RoboticsUFactory
CategoryCollaborative-RobotCollaborative-Robot
Price:Not announced$8,399–$8,594
Released:20182018
Weight9.5 kg12.5 kg
Payload0.5 kg5 kg
Reach559 mm700 mm
Degrees of Freedom76
Speed—3.6 km/h

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the difference between the IRB 14050 and the UFACTORY xArm 6?

IRB 14050 is made by ABB Robotics, while UFACTORY xArm 6 is made by UFactory. Both are collaborative-robots, so the differences come down to price and specifications.

Which is cheaper, the IRB 14050 or the UFACTORY xArm 6?

The UFACTORY xArm 6 is listed at $8,399; pricing for the IRB 14050 has not been publicly announced.

Which has the higher payload, the IRB 14050 or the UFACTORY xArm 6?

The UFACTORY xArm 6 has the higher payload at 5 kg, compared to 0.5 kg for the IRB 14050.