IRB 1660ID-6/1.55 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 6 kg).
  • IRB 1660ID-6/1.55 offers the longer reach (1.55 m vs 500 mm).
  • QKM SCARA HM8 offers the lighter build (35 kg vs 250 kg).

SPECIFICATIONS COMPARED

IRB 1660ID-6/1.55QKM SCARA HM8
CompanyABB RoboticsQKM Technologies
CategoryIndustrial-RobotIndustrial-Robot
Price:Not announcedNot announced
Released:2015—
Weight250 kg35 kg
Payload6 kg8 kg
Reach1.55 m500 mm
Degrees of Freedom6—

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the difference between the IRB 1660ID-6/1.55 and the QKM SCARA HM8?

IRB 1660ID-6/1.55 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 1660ID-6/1.55 or the QKM SCARA HM8?

The QKM SCARA HM8 has the higher payload at 8 kg, compared to 6 kg for the IRB 1660ID-6/1.55.