AIR12SC1000 vs KR 120 R3900-2 K
Side-by-side comparison of AIR12SC1000 (AE Robotics Co., Ltd.) and KR 120 R3900-2 K (KUKA Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AIR12SC1000China
- KR 120 R3900-2 KGermany
Year First Available
- AIR12SC10002020
- KR 120 R3900-2 K2015
Verified Deployments
- AIR12SC10000 Deployments
- KR 120 R3900-2 K0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- AIR12SC1000$11,100 USD
- KR 120 R3900-2 K$19,000–$84,900 USD
Availability Status
- AIR12SC1000ACTIVE
- KR 120 R3900-2 KACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Repeatability
- AIR12SC1000±0.02 mm
- KR 120 R3900-2 K±0.04 mm
IP Rating (Arm)
- AIR12SC1000IP54
- KR 120 R3900-2 KIP65
Reach
- AIR12SC10001,000 mm
- KR 120 R3900-2 K3,904 mm
Payload
- AIR12SC100012 kg
- KR 120 R3900-2 K146 kg
Degrees of Freedom
- AIR12SC10004
- KR 120 R3900-2 K6
Robot Weight
- AIR12SC100054 kg
- KR 120 R3900-2 K42 kg
IP Rating (Wrist)
- AIR12SC1000—
- KR 120 R3900-2 KIP67
Performance
Duty Cycle
- AIR12SC1000continuous 24 7
- KR 120 R3900-2 K—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- AIR12SC1000inCube2S-20
- KR 120 R3900-2 KKR C5, KR C5 micro
Teach Pendant Type
- AIR12SC1000wired button
- KR 120 R3900-2 K—
End-Effector
Pneumatic Lines
- AIR12SC10004
- KR 120 R3900-2 K—
Electrical Lines
- AIR12SC100020
- KR 120 R3900-2 K—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- AIR12SC1000$11,100 USD
- KR 120 R3900-2 K$19,000–$84,900 USD
Warranty
- AIR12SC10001 yrs
- KR 120 R3900-2 K2 yrs
Service Network
- AIR12SC1000regional
- KR 120 R3900-2 Kglobal
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | Germany |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2020 | 2015 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $11,100 USD | $19,000–$84,900 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Repeatability (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | ±0.02 mm | ±0.04 mm |
| IP Rating (Arm) (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | IP54 | IP65 |
| Reach (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | 1,000 mm | 3,904 mm |
| Payload (values differ) | 12 kg | 146 kg |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 4 | 6 |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 54 kg | 42 kg |
| IP Rating (Wrist) (values differ) | — | IP67 |
| Performance | ||
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | continuous 24 7 | — |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | inCube2S-20 | KR C5, KR C5 micro |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | wired button | — |
| End-Effector | ||
| Pneumatic Lines (values differ) | 4 | — |
| Electrical Lines (values differ) | 20 | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $11,100 USD | $19,000–$84,900 USD |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | 2 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, 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, Digital Twin Support, Communication Protocols, ROS-Industrial Support, IoT / Cloud Platform, Cybersecurity Certs, Predictive Maintenance, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer (ISO), Internal Cable Routing, Spare Parts Lead Time, Expected Service Life
ROI Comparison
Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.
Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | AIR12SC1000 | KR 120 R3900-2 K |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $11,100 | $51,950 |
| Payback period | 2.7 mo | 12.5 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $238,900 | $198,050 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +2152% | +381% |
Estimates labor-cost displacement only — not a full total cost of ownership. Actual ROI depends on integration, maintenance, training, downtime, and task fit. Converted currencies are indicative; USD is the price of record.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes AIR12SC1000 and KR 120 R3900-2 K?
AIR12SC1000 is made by AE Robotics Co., Ltd., based in CN. KR 120 R3900-2 K is made by KUKA Robotics, based in DE.
When were AIR12SC1000 and KR 120 R3900-2 K launched?
AIR12SC1000 launched in 2020. KR 120 R3900-2 K launched in 2015.
How do AIR12SC1000 and KR 120 R3900-2 K compare on the Robo Index?
AIR12SC1000 grades A on the Robo Index. KR 120 R3900-2 K grades AAA. The Robo Index is a credibility grade (AAA … C) that blends commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of AIR12SC1000 compare to KR 120 R3900-2 K?
AIR12SC1000 has a reach of 1000 mm. KR 120 R3900-2 K has a reach of 3904 mm.
Are AIR12SC1000 and KR 120 R3900-2 K 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 KR 120 R3900-2 K?
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 KR 120 R3900-2 K 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 Robo Index is calculated.