AE3-401S vs Nachi Robotic Systems - Collaborative Robot
Side-by-side comparison of AE3-401S (AE Robotics Co., Ltd.) and Nachi Robotic Systems - Collaborative Robot (Nachi Robotic Systems) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AE3-401SChina
- Nachi Robotic Systems - Collaborative RobotUnited States
Year First Available
- AE3-401S—
- Nachi Robotic Systems - Collaborative Robot2018
Verified Deployments
- AE3-401S0 Deployments
- Nachi Robotic Systems - Collaborative Robot0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- AE3-401S$13,000 USD
- Nachi Robotic Systems - Collaborative RobotContact for quote
Availability Status
- AE3-401SACTIVE
- Nachi Robotic Systems - Collaborative RobotACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Repeatability
- AE3-401S±0.02 mm
- Nachi Robotic Systems - Collaborative Robot—
IP Rating
- AE3-401SIP65
- Nachi Robotic Systems - Collaborative Robot—
Reach
- AE3-401S500 mm
- Nachi Robotic Systems - Collaborative Robot—
Payload
- AE3-401S3 kg
- Nachi Robotic Systems - Collaborative Robot—
Degrees of Freedom
- AE3-401S4
- Nachi Robotic Systems - Collaborative Robot—
Robot Weight
- AE3-401S11.2 kg
- Nachi Robotic Systems - Collaborative Robot—
Mounting Options
- AE3-401Stable, workstation
- Nachi Robotic Systems - Collaborative Robot—
Safety
Safety Rating
- AE3-401SISO/TS 15066
- Nachi Robotic Systems - Collaborative RobotISO 13849-1 PLe
Force/Torque Sensing
- AE3-401Snone
- Nachi Robotic Systems - Collaborative Robotnone
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- AE3-401S—
- Nachi Robotic Systems - Collaborative RobotYes
Offline Programming
- AE3-401S—
- Nachi Robotic Systems - Collaborative RobotNo
Programming Interface
- AE3-401Steach_pendant
- Nachi Robotic Systems - Collaborative RobotDirect Teach joystick, hand-guided programming
Software & Connectivity
Fieldbus Protocols
- AE3-401SEthercat, Profinet, Ethernet
- Nachi Robotic Systems - Collaborative Robot—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- AE3-401S$13,000 USD
- Nachi Robotic Systems - Collaborative RobotContact for quote
Warranty
- AE3-401S1 yrs
- Nachi Robotic Systems - Collaborative Robot—
Lead Time
- AE3-401S1 wks
- Nachi Robotic Systems - Collaborative Robot—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2018 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $13,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Repeatability (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | ±0.02 mm | — |
| IP Rating (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | IP65 | — |
| Reach (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | 500 mm | — |
| Payload (values differ) | 3 kg | — |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 4 | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 11.2 kg | — |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | table, workstation | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO/TS 15066 | ISO 13849-1 PLe |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | — | No |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | teach_pendant | Direct Teach joystick, hand-guided programming |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | Ethercat, Profinet, Ethernet | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $13,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | — |
| Lead Time (values differ) | 1 wks | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Max TCP Speed, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Duty Cycle, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, ROS Compatible, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month
ROI Comparison
Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.
Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | AE3-401S | Nachi Robotic Systems - Collaborative Robot |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $13,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 3.1 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $237,000 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +1823% | — |
Nachi Robotic Systems - Collaborative Robot has no listed price, so payback can't be computed. Contact the manufacturer for a quote.
Estimates labor-cost displacement only — not a full total cost of ownership. Actual ROI depends on integration, maintenance, training, downtime, and task fit. Converted currencies are indicative; USD is the price of record.
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Frequently asked
Who makes AE3-401S and Nachi Robotic Systems - Collaborative Robot?
AE3-401S is made by AE Robotics Co., Ltd., based in CN. Nachi Robotic Systems - Collaborative Robot is made by Nachi Robotic Systems, based in US.
How do AE3-401S and Nachi Robotic Systems - Collaborative Robot compare on the Robo Index?
AE3-401S grades A on the Robo Index. Nachi Robotic Systems - Collaborative Robot grades AA. The Robo Index is a credibility grade (AAA … C) that blends commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are AE3-401S and Nachi Robotic Systems - Collaborative Robot in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Cobot on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Cobot robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Cobot TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: Cobot TCO and Payback Math: Hardware, EOAT, and Zero-Fencing Savings.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between AE3-401S and Nachi Robotic Systems - Collaborative Robot?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Cobot Vendor Red Flags: Questions That Filter Out the Marketing.
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AE3-401S vs Nachi Robotic Systems - Collaborative Robot compares two robots in the cobot category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robo Index is calculated.