AE AIR6ARC-A vs PD400UR
Side-by-side comparison of AE AIR6ARC-A (AE Robotics Co., Ltd.) and PD400UR (Nitto Seiko America) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AE AIR6ARC-AChina
- PD400UR—
Year First Available
- AE AIR6ARC-A—
- PD400UR2021
Verified Deployments
- AE AIR6ARC-A0 Deployments
- PD400UR0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- AE AIR6ARC-AACTIVE
- PD400URACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Degrees of Freedom
- AE AIR6ARC-A6
- PD400UR—
Repeatability
- AE AIR6ARC-A±0.06 mm
- PD400UR—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- AE AIR6ARC-AInCube 20
- PD400URSD600T Series NX Driver
Teach Pendant Type
- AE AIR6ARC-Awired touch
- PD400URwired touch
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- AE AIR6ARC-A—
- PD400URISO 9409-1-50-4-M6
Commercial
Warranty
- AE AIR6ARC-A1 yrs
- PD400UR—
Service Network
- AE AIR6ARC-A—
- PD400URregional
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | — |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2021 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | — |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.06 mm | — |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | InCube 20 | SD600T Series NX Driver |
| Teach Pendant Type | wired touch | wired touch |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | ISO 9409-1-50-4-M6 |
| Commercial | ||
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | — |
| Service Network (values differ) | — | regional |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Price Range (USD), Battery / Shift Runtime, Payload, Reach, Path Accuracy, Max TCP Speed, Robot Weight, IP Rating (Arm), IP Rating (Wrist), Cycle Time (25/305/25), MTBF, Duty Cycle, Vibration Damping, Safety Category, Dual Check Safety, Safety I/O Pairs, E-Stop Response, Safe Zone Count, Programming Languages, Offline Programming, Digital Twin Support, Communication Protocols, ROS-Industrial Support, IoT / Cloud Platform, Cybersecurity Certs, Predictive Maintenance, Tool Changer (ISO), Internal Cable Routing, Pneumatic Lines, Electrical Lines, Price (USD), Spare Parts Lead Time, Expected Service Life
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Frequently asked
Who makes AE AIR6ARC-A and PD400UR?
AE AIR6ARC-A is made by AE Robotics Co., Ltd., based in CN. PD400UR is made by Nitto Seiko America.
How do AE AIR6ARC-A and PD400UR compare on the Robolist Product Score?
AE AIR6ARC-A scores 23/100. PD400UR scores 19/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are AE AIR6ARC-A and PD400UR in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Industrial Arm on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Industrial Arm robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Industrial Arm TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: TCO of a 6-Axis Arm Cell: Hardware, EOAT, Integration, Programming.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between AE AIR6ARC-A and PD400UR?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Industrial Arm Vendor Selection: Capability Matrices and Proof Points.
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About this comparison
AE AIR6ARC-A vs PD400UR compares two robots in the industrial-arm category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robolist Product Score is calculated.