ABB Robotics IRB 1300vsLocus Robotics Origin
Side-by-side comparison of ABB Robotics IRB 1300 and Locus Robotics Origin: specs, price, use cases and SDKs.

IRB 1300
Compact fast-picking industrial arm

Origin
Pick-assist warehouse AMR (RaaS / subscription)
Specifications
| Spec | IRB 1300 | Origin |
|---|---|---|
| Price (USD) | $40,000 | $0 |
| Category | industrial | industrial |
| Payload | 11 kg | 35 kg |
| Runtime | — | 14 h |
| Speed | — | 2 m/s |
| Weight | — | 95 kg |
| Reach | 1400mm | — |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | — |
| Battery | — | Li-ion swap |
- Electronics assembly
- Pick-and-place
- Machine tending
- Warehouse pick-assist
- E-commerce fulfillment
- Distribution centers
When to pick which
Choose the ABB Robotics IRB 1300 for high-precision manufacturing environments, such as electronics assembly or CNC machine tending, where complex manipulation is required. Unlike a mobile base, this 6-axis industrial arm provides the dexterity needed to orient components precisely within its 1400mm reach. It is the superior choice for high-speed pick-and-place cycles on a production line where sub-millimeter accuracy and integration with ROS2 or RAPID are essential. Opt for this model when your facility requires a permanent, high-throughput installation to handle 11kg payloads in a fixed workspace rather than moving goods across a floor.
Select the Locus Robotics Origin for large-scale e-commerce fulfillment and distribution centers that prioritize horizontal transport over stationary manipulation. This AMR is designed for pick-assist workflows where workers move alongside robots to fulfill orders. With a 35kg payload capacity and a top speed of 2m/s, it significantly outperforms manual cart pushing in high-volume warehouses. The Robots-as-a-Service (RaaS) model makes it ideal for operations needing to scale fleet size rapidly without a $40,000 upfront per-unit cost. Choose this if your primary constraint is labor efficiency in a dynamic warehouse environment requiring deep WMS integration.
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