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ABB SWIFTI
By ABB Robotics
ABB SWIFTI is a robot for industry and handling.
ABB SWIFTI is intended for industry and handling. For a business comparison, the task, work environment and configuration also matter. Availability and support must be checked per supplier.
Status 2026
Commercially availableThis model is listed as commercially available. Delivery, configuration and support vary by supplier and region.- InteractionCollaborative robot arm
Built to work alongside people, after a risk assessment of the application.
- ModularFast collaborative robot
In the cobots category.
- Payload
- 4 kg
- Reach
- 475 or 580 mm
- Speed
- Ruim 5 m/s
- Repeatability
- ± 0.01 mm
The most weight it can carry or lift.
How far it can reach.
gereedschapspunt
How precisely it returns to the same point.
Values as recorded on the robot profile, generally based on manufacturer information. Configuration and operating conditions can change the figures; confirm them with the supplier.
What is ABB SWIFTI?
ABB SWIFTI is a collaborative robot arm from ABB Robotics from Switzerland, listed for industry, handling and manufacturing. Key figures: payload 4 kg, reach 475 or 580 mm, speed Ruim 5 m/s, repeatability ± 0.01 mm. Some figures apply under specific conditions; see the robot profile. Market status: commercially available. Availability and deployment options should be confirmed with a supplier. Robotleasen does not sell robots; it helps businesses compare suppliers and recorded information.
How does it compare with other collaborative robot arms?
We compare each value with the other collaborative robot arms in our guide for which it is known. Typical is the middle half. Values according to the manufacturers; caveats are noted with the key figures at the top.
- Payload4kg
Low for a collaborative robot arm
Of the 203 others, 158 carry more, 6 the same and 39 less.
Typical: 5 to 18 kg
- Speed5m/s
Fast for a collaborative robot arm
Of the 74 others, 2 are faster, 7 as fast and 65 slower.
Typical: 1 to 3 m/s
- Reach580mm
Short reach for a collaborative robot arm
Of the 198 others, 185 reach further, 2 as far and 11 less far.
Typical: 809 to 1,600 mm
Application
What was SWIFTI developed for?
Industry
Handling
Manufacturing
Business fit
When might SWIFTI be a fit?
An initial view based on the recorded category and model information
May be suitable for
- Organisations assessing a robot for a defined task and work environment.
- Teams comparing the robot's recorded profile with other options.
- Businesses that want to validate the application and integration requirements.
Considerations
- Confirm capabilities and current availability with the manufacturer or supplier.
- Check the work environment, integration needs and local support before selecting a model.
Facts
Did you know?
Notable facts about SWIFTI, its manufacturer and this type of robot
SWIFTI reaches more than 5 m/s at the tool point: according to ABB five times faster than other cobots with a 4 kg payload.
Source: ABBSWIFTI works safely alongside people by slowing down or stopping as soon as a laser scanner sees someone close by.
Source: ABB- 2008
The first commercially sold cobot was a UR5 from Universal Robots, in December 2008.
Source: Universal Robots, company history A cobot's payload includes the gripper. A 1 kg gripper on a 5 kg cobot leaves 4 kg for the product.
Video
SWIFTI in action
Market and supply
Is SWIFTI available?
A profile status is not a confirmed offer or delivery time
What is settled?
Checked 27 September 2026- Market statusCommercially availableconfirmed
The model is on sale; you can request it from a supplier.
- RegionNot confirmed for the Netherlandsnot confirmed
Not known whether it is supplied in the Netherlands. Ask a supplier.
- Lease / RaaSNot confirmednot confirmed
No supplier has confirmed lease or robot-as-a-service.
- RentalNot confirmednot confirmed
No supplier has confirmed rental.
1 of 4 settled. The rest depends on the supplier.
Ask about availabilityManufacturer
ABB Robotics
Global robotics provider for industry, cobots, robot software and automation solutions.
OUR INTERPRETATION
Our perspective on SWIFTI
ABB SWIFTI is intended for industry and handling. For a business comparison, the task, work environment and configuration also matter. Availability and support must be checked per supplier.
Lease or rent
Can you lease this robot?
Leasing options for this model are not in our data. Ask the supplier about leasing, rental or Robot-as-a-Service, or use our request page for advice.
Compare
Compare SWIFTI with alternatives
| Feature | SWIFTIABB · this robot | UR10eUniversal Robots | Panda (FER)Franka Emika | SawyerRethink Robotics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market status | Commercially available | Commercially available | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Application | Industry, Handling | Machine tending, Packaging | Robotics research, Robot control research | Historical machine tending and inspection applications, Grasping and machine vision research |
| Deployment | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Region | International | Netherlands | Not publicly confirmed | Not publicly confirmed |
| Difference | — | Different application: machine tending | Different market status: discontinued | Different market status: discontinued |
| Link | View robot | View robot | View robot |
Frequently asked questions
Questions about SWIFTI
What is the ABB SWIFTI?
ABB SWIFTI is a collaborative robot arm from ABB Robotics from Switzerland, listed for industry, handling and manufacturing. Key figures: payload 4 kg, reach 475 or 580 mm, speed Ruim 5 m/s, repeatability ± 0.01 mm. Some figures apply under specific conditions; see the robot profile. Market status: commercially available. Availability and deployment options should be confirmed with a supplier. Robotleasen does not sell robots; it helps businesses compare suppliers and recorded information.
What are the specifications of the ABB SWIFTI?
Key figures: payload 4 kg, reach 475 or 580 mm, speed Ruim 5 m/s, repeatability ± 0.01 mm. Some figures apply under specific conditions; see the robot profile. Values as recorded on the robot profile, generally based on manufacturer information. Configuration and operating conditions can change the figures; confirm them with the supplier.
Which supplier is listed for the ABB SWIFTI?
ABB SWIFTI is listed under ABB Robotics, based in Switzerland. Check local sales and support terms directly with the supplier.
Is the ABB SWIFTI available to buy or lease in the Netherlands?
Commercially available. Deployment: not confirmed. Whether this model is available to buy, rent or lease in the Netherlands depends on the supplier. Ask a supplier to confirm current availability.
How much does the ABB SWIFTI cost?
No reliable public price is listed for this model. Costs depend on configuration and supplier. Ask a supplier for price information
What is the ABB SWIFTI used for?
The applications listed for the ABB SWIFTI include industry, handling and manufacturing.
What are alternatives to the ABB SWIFTI?
Profiles include Universal Robots UR10e, Franka Emika Panda (FER) and Rethink Robotics Sawyer. Compare their applications, specifications and market status.
Next step
Could SWIFTI fit your organisation?
Review the recorded market status, applications and alternatives for this robot. We do not sell robots ourselves, but help you compare suppliers and terms.
Sources and checks
Checked against the manufacturer · last checked
- Manufacturer new.abb.com
Specifications are generally based on manufacturer information and have not been measured by Robotleasen. See our editorial approach.