AIR12SC1000 vs Figure 02
Side-by-side comparison of AIR12SC1000 (AE Robotics Co., Ltd.) and Figure 02 (Figure AI) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AIR12SC1000China
- Figure 02United States
Year First Available
- AIR12SC10002020
- Figure 022024
Verified Deployments
- AIR12SC10000 Deployments
- Figure 020 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- AIR12SC1000$11,100
- Figure 02$26,970
Battery / Shift Runtime
- AIR12SC1000—
- Figure 028 hrs
Availability Status
- AIR12SC1000ACTIVE
- Figure 02ACTIVE
Cross-Category Comparison
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2020 | 2024 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $11,100 | $26,970 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | — | 8 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
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Frequently asked
Who makes AIR12SC1000 and Figure 02?
AIR12SC1000 is made by AE Robotics Co., Ltd., based in CN. Figure 02 is made by Figure AI, based in US.
When were AIR12SC1000 and Figure 02 launched?
AIR12SC1000 launched in 2020. Figure 02 launched in 2024.
How much does AIR12SC1000 cost compared to Figure 02?
AIR12SC1000 is listed at $11,100. Figure 02 is listed at $26,970.
How do AIR12SC1000 and Figure 02 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
AIR12SC1000 scores 64/100. Figure 02 scores 56/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
What is the payload difference between AIR12SC1000 and Figure 02?
AIR12SC1000 carries up to 12 kg. Figure 02 carries up to 25 kg.
Are AIR12SC1000 and Figure 02 comparable?
AIR12SC1000 is categorized as Industrial Arm; Figure 02 as Humanoid. 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 Humanoid robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Industrial Arm And Humanoid 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 Figure 02?
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 Figure 02 compares two robots in the industrial-arm and humanoid 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.