IRB 5500-25 vs RB16-900

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

QUICK TAKE

  • RB16-900 offers the higher payload (16 kg vs 13 kg).
  • IRB 5500-25 offers the longer reach (2.7 m vs 900 mm).
  • IRB 5500-25 offers the more degrees of freedom (7 vs 6).

SPECIFICATIONS COMPARED

IRB 5500-25RB16-900
CompanyABB RoboticsRainbow Robotics
CategoryIndustrial-RobotIndustrial-Robot
Price:Not announcedNot announced
Released:2008—
Weight—32 kg
Payload13 kg16 kg
Reach2.7 m900 mm
Degrees of Freedom76

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the difference between the IRB 5500-25 and the RB16-900?

IRB 5500-25 is made by ABB Robotics, while RB16-900 is made by Rainbow Robotics. Both are industrial-robots, so the differences come down to price and specifications.

Which has the higher payload, the IRB 5500-25 or the RB16-900?

The RB16-900 has the higher payload at 16 kg, compared to 13 kg for the IRB 5500-25.