ABB introduces its smallest robot arm ever

Analysis:
The market for wearable smart devices is accelerating rapidly, with projections estimating double-digit growth between 2022 and 2028. To meet this growth, companies are looking for compact robotic solutions that are suited to narrow production spaces in electronics manufacturing lines and that can accurately handle the small components used in wearable devices. As one of the finer robots in its class for 1.5kg payloads, ABB’s IRB 1010 meets these demands, enabling companies to maximize output and productivity of small electronics, including smartwatches, earphones, sensors and health trackers, while maintaining the highest levels of product quality. The introduction of the IRB 1010 also further diversifies ABB’s already leading portfolio of robotic arms. - Steve Crowe