AIR12SC1000 vs i4L
Side-by-side comparison of AIR12SC1000 (AE Robotics Co., Ltd.) and i4L (Shandong UMW Technology Co., Ltd) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AIR12SC1000China
- i4L—
Year First Available
- AIR12SC10002020
- i4L—
Verified Deployments
- AIR12SC10000 Deployments
- i4L0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- AIR12SC1000$11,100
- i4L$25,999
Availability Status
- AIR12SC1000ACTIVE
- i4LACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- AIR12SC10001,000 mm
- i4L750 mm
Repeatability
- AIR12SC1000±0.02 mm
- i4L±0.01 mm
Payload
- AIR12SC100012 kg
- i4L15 kg
IP Rating (Arm)
- AIR12SC1000IP54
- i4LIP65
Degrees of Freedom
- AIR12SC10004
- i4L4
Robot Weight
- AIR12SC100054 kg
- i4L—
Performance
Duty Cycle
- AIR12SC1000continuous 24 7
- i4Lcontinuous 24 7
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- AIR12SC1000inCube2S-20
- i4LIntegrated controller NJ501-R Standard Control
Programming Languages
- AIR12SC1000—
- i4LeV+3
Teach Pendant Type
- AIR12SC1000wired button
- i4Lwired button
Offline Programming
- AIR12SC1000—
- i4LACE (Automation Control Environment)
Digital Twin Support
- AIR12SC1000—
- i4LYes
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- AIR12SC1000—
- i4Lnone
IoT / Cloud Platform
- AIR12SC1000—
- i4LSysmac Library
Predictive Maintenance
- AIR12SC1000—
- i4Lml based
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- AIR12SC1000—
- i4LISO 9409-1
Internal Cable Routing
- AIR12SC1000—
- i4Lthrough arm
Pneumatic Lines
- AIR12SC10004
- i4L—
Electrical Lines
- AIR12SC100020
- i4L—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- AIR12SC1000$11,100
- i4L$25,999
Warranty
- AIR12SC10001 yrs
- i4L—
Service Network
- AIR12SC1000regional
- i4Lglobal
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | — |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2020 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $11,100 | $25,999 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 1,000 mm | 750 mm |
| Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | ±0.02 mm | ±0.01 mm |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 12 kg | 15 kg |
| IP Rating (Arm) (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | IP54 | IP65 |
| Degrees of Freedom | 4 | 4 |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 54 kg | — |
| Performance | ||
| Duty Cycle | continuous 24 7 | continuous 24 7 |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | inCube2S-20 | Integrated controller NJ501-R Standard Control |
| Programming Languages (values differ) | — | eV+3 |
| Teach Pendant Type | wired button | wired button |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | — | ACE (Automation Control Environment) |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| ROS-Industrial Support (values differ) | — | none |
| IoT / Cloud Platform (values differ) | — | Sysmac Library |
| Predictive Maintenance (values differ) | — | ml based |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | ISO 9409-1 |
| Internal Cable Routing (values differ) | — | through arm |
| Pneumatic Lines (values differ) | 4 | — |
| Electrical Lines (values differ) | 20 | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $11,100 | $25,999 |
| Warranty (values differ) | 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, Communication Protocols, Cybersecurity Certs, Tool Changer (ISO), Spare Parts Lead Time, Expected Service Life
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Frequently asked
Who makes AIR12SC1000 and i4L?
AIR12SC1000 is made by AE Robotics Co., Ltd., based in CN. i4L is made by Shandong UMW Technology Co., Ltd.
How much does AIR12SC1000 cost compared to i4L?
AIR12SC1000 is listed at $11,100. i4L is listed at $25,999.
How do AIR12SC1000 and i4L compare on the Robolist Product Score?
AIR12SC1000 scores 64/100. i4L scores 37/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of AIR12SC1000 compare to i4L?
AIR12SC1000 has a reach of 1000 mm. i4L has a reach of 550 mm.
Are AIR12SC1000 and i4L 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 i4L?
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 i4L 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.