ABB Robotics (ABBN.SW) is a publicly traded Industrial Robotics company founded in 1988 and based in Zurich, Switzerland.
Switzerland| Date | Stage | Amount | Valuation | Lead investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2025 | Divestiture (pending) | $5.4B | $5.4B | SoftBank Group |
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Articulated industrial robot arms where the "IRB" designation stands for industrial robot, with the first digit indicating size. The IRB Series forms the backbone of ABB's product range, spanning from compact, high-speed robots to heavy-duty models capable of handling substantial payloads. The lineup comprises 11 next-generation robot families with 60 variants, including compact models with payloads up to 4kg and heavy-duty robots handling payloads of 150–800kg with extended reach up to 4.2 meters. Applications include arc welding, spot welding, assembly, material handling, material removal, painting, palletizing, and dispensing. Latest generation models use ABB's OmniCore controllers, delivering 20% reduction in energy consumption.
Dual-arm collaborative robot designed for production environments where humans and robots work together. Offers 500 g payload per arm and 559 mm reach, with lightweight magnesium skeleton with soft protective padding, vision system, dexterous grasping hands, and force control sensor technology. Achieves 0.02 mm repeatability and moves at maximum 1.5 m/s. Available in single-arm variant introduced to expand the collaborative portfolio following the dual-arm's launch in 2015. Stops within milliseconds upon unexpected contact, eliminating need for external safety barriers.
Six-axis collaborative robot available in three payload variants: 5 kg, 10 kg, and 12 kg. Faster than competing cobots with TCP speed up to 2.2 m/s and reach up to 1.62 m (14% longer than comparable robots), while achieving best-in-class repeatability of 0.02 mm. Integrated torque sensors in each joint enable superior force limiting and safe human-robot collaboration without physical barriers. Programming via lead-through guidance and Wizard Easy Programming software, which uses drag-and-drop graphical blocks for non-specialists. Launched in 2021, GoFa received positive customer reception particularly for ease-of-use features.
Industrial collaborative robot designed to close the gap between collaborative and industrial robots, enabling fully safe collaborative operation in applications demanding industrial performance in terms of speed, accuracy and robustness. Available in payload variants from 0.5 to 11kg across the SWIFTI portfolio, including the CRB 1100 for payloads up to 4kg and CRB 1300 for higher demands. The CRB 1300 is up to six times faster than other robots in its class—handling up to 13 boxes per minute in palletizing versus nine for competitor cobots. Powered by OmniCore C90XT controller, offering up to five times higher precision with 6.2m/s top speed and payloads from 7–11kg. Safety laser scanner integrated with SafeMove software enables collaboration without protective fencing.
Offline simulation and programming software that reduces commissioning time by up to 90%, offered as both desktop and cloud versions enabling real-time collaboration on robot cell designs from anywhere on any device. Built on the ABB Virtual Controller—an exact copy of real robot control software—it enables realistic simulations using production-identical programs and configuration files. Includes an integrated AI assistant supporting both experienced and novice users. Targets engineers and integrators seeking to program and test without disrupting production lines; provides over 500 functions including automatic path planning. Extensible via PowerPacs for specialized applications like machining, welding, and 3D printing.
Modular control platform developed through more than $170 million investment, serving as ABB's unified control architecture integrating the company's complete range of hardware and software. OmniCore powers the widest range of robots with path accuracies down to 0.6mm and highest speeds up to 1600mm/s. Distinctive for enabling motion, force, and sensor applications from a single unified system. Robots operate up to 25% faster and consume 20% less energy than previous ABB controllers. Launched June 2024, replacing the IRC5 controller which will phase out in June 2026.
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