AIR12SC1000 vs KR 70 R2100-2 D01
Side-by-side comparison of AIR12SC1000 (AE Robotics Co., Ltd.) and KR 70 R2100-2 D01 (KUKA Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AIR12SC1000China
- KR 70 R2100-2 D01Germany
Year First Available
- AIR12SC10002020
- KR 70 R2100-2 D01—
Verified Deployments
- AIR12SC10000 Deployments
- KR 70 R2100-2 D010 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- AIR12SC1000$11,100
- KR 70 R2100-2 D01$52,000
Availability Status
- AIR12SC1000ACTIVE
- KR 70 R2100-2 D01ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- AIR12SC100054 kg
- KR 70 R2100-2 D01536 kg
Payload
- AIR12SC100012 kg
- KR 70 R2100-2 D0185 kg
Reach
- AIR12SC10001,000 mm
- KR 70 R2100-2 D012,101 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- AIR12SC10004
- KR 70 R2100-2 D016
Repeatability
- AIR12SC1000±0.02 mm
- KR 70 R2100-2 D01±0.05 mm
IP Rating (Arm)
- AIR12SC1000IP54
- KR 70 R2100-2 D01IP65
IP Rating (Wrist)
- AIR12SC1000—
- KR 70 R2100-2 D01IP65/IP67
Performance
Duty Cycle
- AIR12SC1000continuous 24 7
- KR 70 R2100-2 D01—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- AIR12SC1000inCube2S-20
- KR 70 R2100-2 D01KR C4
Programming Languages
- AIR12SC1000—
- KR 70 R2100-2 D01KRL
Teach Pendant Type
- AIR12SC1000wired button
- KR 70 R2100-2 D01—
Offline Programming
- AIR12SC1000—
- KR 70 R2100-2 D01KUKA.Sim
Connectivity
IoT / Cloud Platform
- AIR12SC1000—
- KR 70 R2100-2 D01KUKA Connect
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- AIR12SC1000—
- KR 70 R2100-2 D01ISO 9409-1
Internal Cable Routing
- AIR12SC1000—
- KR 70 R2100-2 D01through arm and wrist
Pneumatic Lines
- AIR12SC10004
- KR 70 R2100-2 D01—
Electrical Lines
- AIR12SC100020
- KR 70 R2100-2 D01—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- AIR12SC1000$11,100
- KR 70 R2100-2 D01$52,000
Warranty
- AIR12SC10001 yrs
- KR 70 R2100-2 D011 yrs
Service Network
- AIR12SC1000regional
- KR 70 R2100-2 D01global
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | Germany |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2020 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $11,100 | $52,000 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 54 kg | 536 kg |
| Payload (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 12 kg | 85 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,000 mm | 2,101 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 4 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.02 mm | ±0.05 mm |
| IP Rating (Arm) (values differ) | IP54 | IP65 |
| IP Rating (Wrist) (values differ) | — | IP65/IP67 |
| Performance | ||
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | continuous 24 7 | — |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | inCube2S-20 | KR C4 |
| Programming Languages (values differ) | — | KRL |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | wired button | — |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | — | KUKA.Sim |
| Connectivity | ||
| IoT / Cloud Platform (values differ) | — | KUKA Connect |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | ISO 9409-1 |
| 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 | $52,000 |
| 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, Cycle Time (25/305/25), MTBF, Vibration Damping, Safety Category, Dual Check Safety, Safety I/O Pairs, E-Stop Response, Safe Zone Count, Digital Twin Support, Communication Protocols, ROS-Industrial Support, Cybersecurity Certs, Predictive Maintenance, Tool Changer (ISO), Spare Parts Lead Time, Expected Service Life
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Frequently asked
Who makes AIR12SC1000 and KR 70 R2100-2 D01?
AIR12SC1000 is made by AE Robotics Co., Ltd., based in CN. KR 70 R2100-2 D01 is made by KUKA Robotics, based in DE.
How much does AIR12SC1000 cost compared to KR 70 R2100-2 D01?
AIR12SC1000 is listed at $11,100. KR 70 R2100-2 D01 is listed at $52,000.
How do AIR12SC1000 and KR 70 R2100-2 D01 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
AIR12SC1000 scores 64/100. KR 70 R2100-2 D01 scores 49/100. 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 KR 70 R2100-2 D01?
AIR12SC1000 has a reach of 1000 mm. KR 70 R2100-2 D01 has a reach of 2101 mm.
Are AIR12SC1000 and KR 70 R2100-2 D01 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 70 R2100-2 D01?
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 70 R2100-2 D01 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.