IRB 1520ID: Price, Specs & Simulation Models
IRB 1520ID is a robot arm made by ABB Robotics. The IRB 1520ID is a high-precision arc welding robot featuring integrated process cabling, designed for 24/7 production with reduced maintenance costs.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Category | Robot arm |
| Manufacturer | ABB Robotics |
| Reference price | CNY 85,000 – CNY 320,000 |
| Payload | 4 kg |
| Compute | Real-time industrial controller / ROS 2 host interface |
| Sensors | High-precision absolute joint encoders, Current/torque feedback loops |
| Applications | Manufacturing |
How much does the IRB 1520ID cost?
The publicly listed reference price of the IRB 1520ID is CNY 85,000 – CNY 320,000. Industrial 6-axis/SCARA robots are quoted by the manufacturer and authorized integrators based on controller model, optional welding/vision process packages, and order volume.
Prices in Chinese yuan (CNY) are China list prices; overseas pricing, configurations and taxes differ.
Overview
This model is a dedicated arc welding robot with integrated process cabling for arc welding applications.
The hose package is fully integrated into the robot's upper arm and routed through the base. The rated payload capacity of the robot manipulator in this configuration is 4 kg. The robot has a reach of 1.5 m, and this compact model can be mounted on the floor or inverted. The robot utilizes second-generation TrueMove™ technology.
For offline simulation and programming, RobotStudio™ and the RobotStudio Arc Welding PowerPac software package can be used for robot program preparation. Applicable scenarios include arc welding and machine tending.
IRB 1520ID URDF & simulation models
- Repository: github.com
- Simulators: Gazebo, ROS 2, MoveIt 2, ABB RobotStudio
Similar robot arms & cobots
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| IRB 1010 | ABB Robotics | CNY 85,000 – CNY 320,000 | — |
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| IRB 1200-5/0.9 Gen2 | ABB Robotics | CNY 85,000 – CNY 320,000 | 6 |
| IRB 1200-7/0.7 Gen2 | ABB Robotics | CNY 85,000 – CNY 320,000 | — |
| IRB 1200-8/0.9 Gen2 | ABB Robotics | CNY 85,000 – CNY 320,000 | — |
| IRB 1200-9/0.7 Gen2 | ABB Robotics | CNY 85,000 – CNY 320,000 | — |
Sources
- abb.com/global/en/areas/robotics/products/robots/art… (accessed 2026-10-13)
Last updated 2026-10-13. Specs are compiled from manufacturer pages and the sources above. · All robot prices · 中文版