AIR12SC-600 vs Meca500
Side-by-side comparison of AIR12SC-600 (Suzhou Buswille Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.) and Meca500 (Mecademic) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AIR12SC-600United States
- Meca500Canada
Year First Available
- AIR12SC-600—
- Meca5002015
Verified Deployments
- AIR12SC-6000 Deployments
- Meca5000 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- AIR12SC-600$6,700
- Meca500$15,000
Availability Status
- AIR12SC-600ACTIVE
- Meca500ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- AIR12SC-600—
- Meca500330 mm
Repeatability
- AIR12SC-600±0.02 mm
- Meca500±0.005 mm
Payload
- AIR12SC-600—
- Meca5001 kg
IP Rating (Arm)
- AIR12SC-600—
- Meca500IP 40
Degrees of Freedom
- AIR12SC-6004
- Meca5006
Robot Weight
- AIR12SC-600—
- Meca5004.6 kg
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- AIR12SC-600inCube2S-20
- Meca500embedded
Teach Pendant Type
- AIR12SC-600—
- Meca500none
End-Effector
Internal Cable Routing
- AIR12SC-600through arm
- Meca500—
Pneumatic Lines
- AIR12SC-6004
- Meca500—
Electrical Lines
- AIR12SC-60020
- Meca500—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- AIR12SC-600$6,700
- Meca500$15,000
Warranty
- AIR12SC-6001 yrs
- Meca500—
Service Network
- AIR12SC-600regional
- Meca500—
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | Canada |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2015 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $6,700 | $15,000 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | — | 330 mm |
| Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | ±0.02 mm | ±0.005 mm |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | — | 1 kg |
| IP Rating (Arm) (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | — | IP 40 |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 4 | 6 |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | — | 4.6 kg |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | inCube2S-20 | embedded |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | — | none |
| End-Effector | ||
| Internal Cable Routing (values differ) | through arm | — |
| Pneumatic Lines (values differ) | 4 | — |
| Electrical Lines (values differ) | 20 | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $6,700 | $15,000 |
| 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: Battery / Shift Runtime, Path Accuracy, Max TCP Speed, 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 Flange Standard, Tool Changer (ISO), Spare Parts Lead Time, Expected Service Life
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Frequently asked
Who makes AIR12SC-600 and Meca500?
AIR12SC-600 is made by Suzhou Buswille Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd., based in US. Meca500 is made by Mecademic, based in CA.
How much does AIR12SC-600 cost compared to Meca500?
AIR12SC-600 is listed at $6,700. Meca500 is listed at $15,000.
How do AIR12SC-600 and Meca500 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
AIR12SC-600 scores 22/100. Meca500 scores 56/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of AIR12SC-600 compare to Meca500?
AIR12SC-600 has a reach of 600 mm. Meca500 has a reach of 225 mm.
Are AIR12SC-600 and Meca500 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 AIR12SC-600 and Meca500?
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
AIR12SC-600 vs Meca500 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.