IRB 120
The ABB IRB 120 is a compact, 6-axis industrial robotic manipulator designed for small-payload applications including assembly, pick-and-place, and machine tending. It features high repeatability better than 0.1 mm and operates autonomously once programmed using either an IRC5 or OmniCore controller.
Overview and Use Cases
The IRB 120 is a compact, 6-axis industrial manipulator manufactured by ABB Robotics. It is employed in research and industrial settings for a range of tasks including assembly operations, pick-and-place tasks, machine tending, and calibration studies. The robot has been extensively used as a research platform for studies in robot calibration and dynamic motion tasks such as table-tennis experiments.
Key Capabilities
The IRB 120 operates as an autonomous, pre-programmed manipulator that executes assigned tasks without human intervention during operation. Key performance characteristics include:
- Repeatability: Better than 0.1 mm
- Accuracy: Limited absolute accuracy without optional laser-tracker calibration
- Conveyor tracking: Supported
- Control systems: Compatible with IRC5 controller; newer variants support OmniCore controller
- Payload capacity: Classified within ABB's small robot category
Specifications
- Configuration: 6-axis industrial manipulator
- Axes: 6
- Controller compatibility: IRC5 and OmniCore (on updated variants)
- Special capabilities: Conveyor tracking functionality
Applications
The IRB 120 serves multiple industrial and research applications:
- Assembly tasks
- Pick-and-place operations
- Machine tending
- Robot calibration research
- Dynamic motion experiments
- Process automation requiring high repeatability
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