AIR12SC1000 vs BarrettHand™ BH8-282
Side-by-side comparison of AIR12SC1000 (AE Robotics Co., Ltd.) and BarrettHand™ BH8-282 (Barrett Technology) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AIR12SC1000China
- BarrettHand™ BH8-282United States
Year First Available
- AIR12SC10002020
- BarrettHand™ BH8-282—
Verified Deployments
- AIR12SC10000 Deployments
- BarrettHand™ BH8-2820 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- AIR12SC1000$11,100
- BarrettHand™ BH8-282Contact for quote
Availability Status
- AIR12SC1000ACTIVE
- BarrettHand™ BH8-282ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- AIR12SC10001,000 mm
- BarrettHand™ BH8-282—
Repeatability
- AIR12SC1000±0.02 mm
- BarrettHand™ BH8-282—
Payload
- AIR12SC100012 kg
- BarrettHand™ BH8-2826 kg
IP Rating (Arm)
- AIR12SC1000IP54
- BarrettHand™ BH8-282—
Degrees of Freedom
- AIR12SC10004
- BarrettHand™ BH8-2828
Robot Weight
- AIR12SC100054 kg
- BarrettHand™ BH8-2821 kg
Performance
Duty Cycle
- AIR12SC1000continuous 24 7
- BarrettHand™ BH8-282not specified
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- AIR12SC1000inCube2S-20
- BarrettHand™ BH8-282—
Programming Languages
- AIR12SC1000—
- BarrettHand™ BH8-282C++, Python
Teach Pendant Type
- AIR12SC1000wired button
- BarrettHand™ BH8-282—
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- AIR12SC1000—
- BarrettHand™ BH8-282vendor supported
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- AIR12SC1000—
- BarrettHand™ BH8-282proprietary
Tool Changer (ISO)
- AIR12SC1000—
- BarrettHand™ BH8-282proprietary
Internal Cable Routing
- AIR12SC1000—
- BarrettHand™ BH8-282through arm and wrist
Pneumatic Lines
- AIR12SC10004
- BarrettHand™ BH8-282—
Electrical Lines
- AIR12SC100020
- BarrettHand™ BH8-282—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- AIR12SC1000$11,100
- BarrettHand™ BH8-282Contact for quote
Warranty
- AIR12SC10001 yrs
- BarrettHand™ BH8-2821 yrs
Service Network
- AIR12SC1000regional
- BarrettHand™ BH8-282global
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2020 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $11,100 | Contact for quote |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 1,000 mm | — |
| Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | ±0.02 mm | — |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 12 kg | 6 kg |
| IP Rating (Arm) (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | IP54 | — |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 4 | 8 |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 54 kg | 1 kg |
| Performance | ||
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | continuous 24 7 | not specified |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | inCube2S-20 | — |
| Programming Languages (values differ) | — | C++, Python |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | wired button | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| ROS-Industrial Support (values differ) | — | vendor supported |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | proprietary |
| Tool Changer (ISO) (values differ) | — | proprietary |
| Internal Cable Routing (values differ) | — | through arm and wrist |
| Pneumatic Lines (values differ) | 4 | — |
| Electrical Lines (values differ) | 20 | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $11,100 | Contact for quote |
| Warranty | 1 yrs | 1 yrs |
| Service Network (values differ) | regional | global |
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, Vibration Damping, Safety Category, Dual Check Safety, Safety I/O Pairs, E-Stop Response, Safe Zone Count, Offline Programming, Digital Twin Support, Communication Protocols, IoT / Cloud Platform, Cybersecurity Certs, Predictive Maintenance, Spare Parts Lead Time, Expected Service Life
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Frequently asked
Who makes AIR12SC1000 and BarrettHand™ BH8-282?
AIR12SC1000 is made by AE Robotics Co., Ltd., based in CN. BarrettHand™ BH8-282 is made by Barrett Technology, based in US.
How do AIR12SC1000 and BarrettHand™ BH8-282 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
AIR12SC1000 scores 64/100. BarrettHand™ BH8-282 scores 49/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are AIR12SC1000 and BarrettHand™ BH8-282 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 AIR12SC1000 and BarrettHand™ BH8-282?
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
AIR12SC1000 vs BarrettHand™ BH8-282 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.