ABB Robotics launches IRB 1700 and IRB 1700ID robots at CIIF 2026 and expands OmniCore EyeMotion

At China International Industry Fair (CIIF) 2026, ABB Robotics launched the compact IRB 1700 and IRB 1700ID robots, covering five models with payloads from 6 to 12 kg. The company claims cycle times up to 20% shorter than comparable robots on the market, path repeatability as low as 0.03 mm, joint speeds up to 700 degrees per second, power consumption reduced by up to 15%, oil change intervals of up to 20,000 hours, and a footprint 50% smaller than the previous generation. The IRB 1700ID routes cables and hoses inside the arm body.