Celebrating 50 Years of ABB Robotic Innovation

Through 50 years of robotic innovation, ABB has made work better and companies more efficient, responsive and flexible, whilst making roles for people more rewarding. From our groundbreaking IRB 6; the world’s first all-electric microprocessor-controlled robot, we have consistently advanced industrial robot design and technology. Following this milestone, throughout the years we have added knowledge, experience and capability; introducing modular robots that redefine speed and accuracy setting unprecedented levels of productivity. However, 50 years is only the beginning of our story. With the rapid revolution of artificial intelligence, we are driving the progress of new robotic technologies that are autonomous, mobile, and collaborative. Taking on new challenges in new industries from construction to logistics to healthcare, we will continue to create the new solutions we will need in new places, helping to transform industry, making work better, society healthier and our world greener.