Electronics, automotive, and general industry lines face pressure to raise output while holding quality and cutting operating costs, especially in high-speed tasks where cycle time and positional accuracy set throughput. ABB Robotics' IRB 1700 and IRB 1700ID are compact industrial robots offering payloads from 13 to 26.5 lb (6 to 12 kg) across five variants, built for high-speed precision work such as material handling, arc welding, deburring, sanding, and machine tending.

Both robot families run on OmniCore controllers and deliver path repeatability down to 0.0012 in (0.03 mm) with joint speeds up to 700°/s. Cycle times are up to 20% shorter than comparable robots, and power consumption is up to 15% lower than the predecessor IRB 1600 running the same payload on OmniCore. Service intervals extend to 20,000 h between oil changes. The robots are 50% smaller than their predecessors.

The IRB 1700ID variant adds an Integrated Dressing (ID) design that routes cables and hoses inside the robot arm for a more compact package and simpler installation. Beyond conventional handling and finishing tasks, the robots also suit electronics applications such as AI server rack assembly.

The family supports programming and AI-powered software, including RobotStudio, AI Robot Trainer, OmniCore EyeMotion, and automatic collision-free path planning.

Features:

• 5 variants with 13 to 26.5 lb (6 to 12 kg) payloads
• Path repeatability down to 0.0012 in (0.03 mm)
• Joint speeds up to 700°/s
• Up to 20% shorter cycle times vs. comparable robots
• Up to 15% lower power consumption vs. IRB 1600 at same payload
• Up to 20,000 h service intervals between oil changes
• Footprint 50% smaller than predecessor
• OmniCore controllers
• Integrated Dressing (ID) internal cable and hose routing (IRB 1700ID)
• Compatible with RobotStudio, AI Robot Trainer, OmniCore EyeMotion, and automatic collision-free path planning

ABB Robotics
Auburn Hills, MI
(248) 391-9000
[email protected]
abb.com