Head to head
ABB IRB 1100 vs Kawasaki RS007L
A specification duel across payload, reach, precision, and footprint, with a plain read on which arm suits which job.
Small precise arm for assembly and dispensing
Compact fast arm for handling and welding
Specification duel
Green marks the stronger figure. Unconfirmed specs are shown but not scored.
The verdict
The specs separate them here: the Kawasaki RS007L carries more, 7 kg to the ABB IRB 1100's 4 kg, and the Kawasaki RS007L reaches farther, 930 mm to 580 mm. If precision drives the job, the ABB IRB 1100 holds the tighter repeatability at ±0.01 mm. They run different controllers, the ABB IRB 1100 on the OmniCore and the Kawasaki RS007L on the F60, so whichever platform your team already programs and stocks parts for is a real tiebreaker. Mounting options differ: the ABB IRB 1100 lists Any angle, and the Kawasaki RS007L lists Floor and Ceiling. Both are aimed at assembly and dispensing, with the ABB IRB 1100 stretching to packaging and the Kawasaki RS007L to material handling.
Choose this one when
Job fit first, then the controller and cell constraints that decide which arm you can actually install.
Choose the ABB IRB 1100 when
- Very tight repeatability for small-parts work
- Compact size fits benchtop cells
- SafeMove options for shared workspace
- Fast for short-cycle assembly tasks
Watch for
- Low payload rules out heavier grippers
- Short reach limits fixture spread
Choose the Kawasaki RS007L when
- Compact footprint for dense cells
- Fast cycle times for light payloads
- IP67 wrist for coolant and spatter exposure
- Simple integration with F60 controller tools
Watch for
- Reach is short for larger fixtures
- Payload limits heavier gripper packages
Controller ecosystem
Programming habits, spare parts, and pendant familiarity often decide the pick when payloads are close.
- Brand
- ABB
- Controller
- OmniCore
- Class
- 6-axis industrial
Service, spares, and pendant training for the ABB IRB 1100 run through ABB's OmniCore stack.
- Brand
- Kawasaki
- Controller
- F60
- Class
- 6-axis industrial
Service, spares, and pendant training for the Kawasaki RS007L run through Kawasaki's F60 stack.
These arms run different controllers (OmniCore vs F60). If your team already programs one of them, retraining programmers and stocking a second set of spares usually costs more than a small payload or reach advantage on paper.
Mounting, footprint, and mass
How the arm can be oriented in the cell, and how much mass you have to mount.
| Field | ABB IRB 1100 | Kawasaki RS007L |
|---|---|---|
| Mounting | Any angle | Floor and Ceiling |
| Robot mass | 21 kg | 36 kg |
| Protection (IP) | IP40 standard / IP67 option | IP67 wrist / IP65 base axes |
Heavier arms want stiffer bases and more clearance around the swept volume, and they push freight and rigging costs up on the install. IP ratings only cover the section they name, so a wrist-only rating protects the wrist and nothing else; check the body rating separately before you commit the arm to a washdown or dusty cell.
Application fit
Where each arm is aimed, based on the applications listed on its robot page.
Both pages list assembly, dispensing, and machine tending, with the differences below.
ABB IRB 1100 also covers
Kawasaki RS007L also covers
Speed and cycle-time planning
Speed is rarely a single datasheet number across brands. Use payload, reach, and class as the planning frame, then confirm cycle time in a path study.
The ABB IRB 1100 is a 6-axis industrial arm rated 4 kg at 580 mm with ±0.01 mm repeatability. The Kawasaki RS007L is a 6-axis industrial arm rated 7 kg at 930 mm with ±0.03 mm. Class changes how speed shows up in a cell: collaborative arms slow down near people and can speed up in a guarded mode, while industrial arms run at rated speed inside a fence or scanner field. Which arm cycles faster on your part depends on the path, the payload, and the safeguarding, so confirm the takt with a path study before you quote it.
Common questions
- Which has more payload, the ABB IRB 1100 or the Kawasaki RS007L?
- The Kawasaki RS007L has more payload at 7 kg versus 4 kg.
- Which reaches farther?
- The Kawasaki RS007L has more reach at 930 mm versus 580 mm.
- Which is more precise?
- The ABB IRB 1100 holds tighter repeatability at ±0.01 mm.
- Should I choose the ABB IRB 1100 or the Kawasaki RS007L?
- Match the pick to the job. The ABB IRB 1100 is a 6-axis industrial arm at 4 kg and 580 mm. The Kawasaki RS007L is a 6-axis industrial arm at 7 kg and 930 mm.
- Do the ABB IRB 1100 and Kawasaki RS007L use the same controller?
- No. The ABB IRB 1100 uses OmniCore and the Kawasaki RS007L uses F60.
- How do the IP ratings compare?
- The ABB IRB 1100 is rated IP40 standard / IP67 option. The Kawasaki RS007L is rated IP67 wrist / IP65 base axes. Check wrist versus body coverage before washdown or dusty cells.