AIR12SC1000 vs Apex tote-pick
Side-by-side comparison of AIR12SC1000 (AE Robotics Co., Ltd.) and Apex tote-pick (ForwardX Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AIR12SC1000China
- Apex tote-pickChina
Year First Available
- AIR12SC10002020
- Apex tote-pick2016
Verified Deployments
- AIR12SC10000 Deployments
- Apex tote-pick0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- AIR12SC1000$11,100
- Apex tote-pickContact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- AIR12SC1000—
- Apex tote-pick10 hrs
Availability Status
- AIR12SC1000ACTIVE
- Apex tote-pickACTIVE
Cross-Category Comparison
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | China | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2020 | 2016 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $11,100 | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | — | 10 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Max Speed, Autonomy Level
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Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes AIR12SC1000 and Apex tote-pick?
AIR12SC1000 is made by AE Robotics Co., Ltd., based in CN. Apex tote-pick is made by ForwardX Robotics, based in CN.
When were AIR12SC1000 and Apex tote-pick launched?
AIR12SC1000 launched in 2020. Apex tote-pick launched in 2016.
How do AIR12SC1000 and Apex tote-pick compare on the Robolist Product Score?
AIR12SC1000 scores 64/100. Apex tote-pick scores 44/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are AIR12SC1000 and Apex tote-pick comparable?
AIR12SC1000 is categorized as Industrial Arm; Apex tote-pick as Amr Warehouse. The Product Score is calculated per category, so the absolute scores reflect their respective category tiers.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Industrial Arm And Amr Warehouse robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Industrial Arm And Amr Warehouse 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 AIR12SC1000 and Apex tote-pick?
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.
Going deeper — picking the right robot
TCO of a 6-Axis Arm Cell: Hardware, EOAT, Integration, Programming
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Industrial Arm Vendor Selection: Capability Matrices and Proof Points
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Programming Approaches: Teach Pendant, Offline, AI-Assisted — What Each Costs You
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AMR TCO: Fleet Size, Charging Infrastructure, and WMS Integration
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AMR Vendor Selection: Orchestration, Integration, and Scaling
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About this comparison
AIR12SC1000 vs Apex tote-pick compares two robots in the industrial-arm and amr-warehouse categories. 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.