's ABB IRB 1300 industrial robot is designed for confined spaces and handles a payload of 11 kg.

ABB has expanded its small six-axis industrial robot series by launching the IRB 1300. The IRB1300 reduces cycle time by 27%, has nearly 60% less volume than the ABB IRB 1600, and is 83% smaller. The IRB 1300 measures only 220 mm x 220 mm, is designed for confined spaces, and allows more robots to be deployed in tight areas.

The IRB 1300 is available in three main models: 11 kg / 0.9 m, 10 kg / 1.15m, and 7 kg / 1.4 m. ABB claims that the 0.9 m extended-reach model offers a higher 11kg payload than any other competing robot in its class. The robot features improved payload capacity and is suitable for material handling, machine tending, polishing, and assembly and testing applications, as well as goods processing, packaging, and logistics applications in the electronics, food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and consumer packaged goods industries.

Antti Matinlauri, Head of Robot Product Management at ABB, stated: "The IRB 1300 is an exciting addition to our small industrial robot portfolio, meaning we can now offer a wider range of capabilities and performance." "The IRB 1300 is designed to help our customers achieve new standards of speed and accuracy when developing solutions for handling heavy, complex, or irregularly shaped items, even in narrow workspaces."

The robot is powered by the ABB OmniCore controller, which can be equipped with a range of additional options, including fieldbus protocols, vision solutions, and force control.

The industrial robot provides 20 I/O ports, which is 50% more than the IRB 1600, enabling it to work with more complex grippers or end-effectors and allowing users to increase productivity by handling a greater number of workpieces simultaneously.

It comes standard with IP40 protection rating, with an optional IP67 protection rating against solid particles and moisture ingress, or Foundry Plus2, designed to withstand the extreme harsh conditions of foundries and other metalworking plants. It is also available according to IPA cleanroom protection standards.