AIR12SC1000 vs 4NE1
Side-by-side comparison of AIR12SC1000 (AE Robotics Co., Ltd.) and 4NE1 (Guangdong Haize Intelligent Equipment Technology Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AIR12SC1000China
- 4NE1—
Year First Available
- AIR12SC10002020
- 4NE12025
Verified Deployments
- AIR12SC10000 Deployments
- 4NE10 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- AIR12SC1000$11,100
- 4NE1$126,799
Battery / Shift Runtime
- AIR12SC1000—
- 4NE14 hrs
Availability Status
- AIR12SC1000ACTIVE
- 4NE1ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- AIR12SC100012 kg
- 4NE180 kg
Robot Weight
- AIR12SC100054 kg
- 4NE180 kg
Reach
- AIR12SC10001,000 mm
- 4NE11,800 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- AIR12SC10004
- 4NE182
Repeatability
- AIR12SC1000±0.02 mm
- 4NE1±0.003 mm
Max TCP Speed
- AIR12SC1000—
- 4NE11.4 m/s
IP Rating (Arm)
- AIR12SC1000IP54
- 4NE1—
Performance
Duty Cycle
- AIR12SC1000continuous 24 7
- 4NE1continuous 24 7
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- AIR12SC1000inCube2S-20
- 4NE1Panasonic EtherCAT Multi-Axis Digital Control
Teach Pendant Type
- AIR12SC1000wired button
- 4NE1—
Digital Twin Support
- AIR12SC1000—
- 4NE1No
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- AIR12SC1000—
- 4NE1none
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- AIR12SC1000—
- 4NE1other
Tool Changer (ISO)
- AIR12SC1000—
- 4NE1proprietary
Internal Cable Routing
- AIR12SC1000—
- 4NE1external only
Pneumatic Lines
- AIR12SC10004
- 4NE1—
Electrical Lines
- AIR12SC100020
- 4NE1—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- AIR12SC1000$11,100
- 4NE1$126,799
Warranty
- AIR12SC10001 yrs
- 4NE1—
Service Network
- AIR12SC1000regional
- 4NE1sparse
Expected Service Life
- AIR12SC1000—
- 4NE110 yrs
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | — |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2020 | 2025 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $11,100 | $126,799 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | — | 4 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 12 kg | 80 kg |
| Robot Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 54 kg | 80 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,000 mm | 1,800 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 4 | 82 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.02 mm | ±0.003 mm |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | — | 1.4 m/s |
| IP Rating (Arm) (values differ) | IP54 | — |
| Performance | ||
| Duty Cycle | continuous 24 7 | continuous 24 7 |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | inCube2S-20 | Panasonic EtherCAT Multi-Axis Digital Control |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | wired button | — |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | — | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| ROS-Industrial Support (values differ) | — | none |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | other |
| Tool Changer (ISO) (values differ) | — | proprietary |
| Internal Cable Routing (values differ) | — | external only |
| Pneumatic Lines (values differ) | 4 | — |
| Electrical Lines (values differ) | 20 | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $11,100 | $126,799 |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | — |
| Service Network (values differ) | regional | sparse |
| Expected Service Life (values differ) | — | 10 yrs |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Path Accuracy, 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, Programming Languages, Offline Programming, Communication Protocols, IoT / Cloud Platform, Cybersecurity Certs, Predictive Maintenance, Spare Parts Lead Time
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Frequently asked
Who makes AIR12SC1000 and 4NE1?
AIR12SC1000 is made by AE Robotics Co., Ltd., based in CN. 4NE1 is made by Guangdong Haize Intelligent Equipment Technology Co., Ltd..
When were AIR12SC1000 and 4NE1 launched?
AIR12SC1000 launched in 2020. 4NE1 launched in 2025.
How much does AIR12SC1000 cost compared to 4NE1?
AIR12SC1000 is listed at $11,100. 4NE1 is listed at $126,799.
How do AIR12SC1000 and 4NE1 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
AIR12SC1000 scores 64/100. 4NE1 scores 56/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are AIR12SC1000 and 4NE1 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 4NE1?
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 4NE1 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.