GoFa CRB 15000

Overview

The ABB GoFa CRB 15000 is ABB's fastest certified collaborative robot, achieving 2.2 m/s TCP speed while meeting the ISO/TS 15066 power-and-force-limiting standard. Manufactured by ABB Robotics in Sweden, it carries a 5 kg payload over a 950 mm reach across 6 axes. The GoFa is positioned as a productivity-focused cobot for tasks where cycle time matters, differentiating it from the slower, more cautious designs common in the segment.

Key Specifications

• Payload: 5 kg
• Reach: 950 mm
• Degrees of freedom: 6
• TCP speed: 2.2 m/s (certified collaborative)
• Repeatability: ±0.02 mm
• IP rating: IP67 (arm), enabling wash-down environments
• Safety: SafeMove certified, ISO/TS 15066 compliant
• Controller: OmniCore C30 or IRC5 SingleCabinet

IP67 protection on the arm is notable at this price point and makes the GoFa suitable for food and beverage lines where periodic cleaning is required.

Use Cases

ABB positions the GoFa for electronic assembly, material handling, quality inspection, and machine tending. Its speed makes it viable for cycle-time-sensitive tasks where conventional cobots struggle to match throughput. In UK food production, the IP67 rating allows it to work in damp zones without additional enclosures. ABB's large service network across the UK means support and spare parts are readily accessible.

Buying Used

The GoFa is a relatively recent platform and secondhand units are less common than UR or KUKA equivalents. When they appear, expect to pay £18,000 to £28,000. Verify OmniCore controller firmware version and check whether the original ABB Wizard Easy Programming software licence is present. ABB service partners can run diagnostics via remote connection before purchase.

Alternatives to Consider

• Universal Robots UR5e: Larger install base and broader UR+ ecosystem, though slower TCP speed.
• FANUC CRX-10iA: Higher payload at 10 kg with comparable safety certification.
• KUKA LBR iisy: 7-axis kinematics for greater dexterity, though at a higher price and without IP67 on the base model.