AIR12SC1000 vs KR 70 R2100 HO
Side-by-side comparison of AIR12SC1000 (AE Robotics Co., Ltd.) and KR 70 R2100 HO (KUKA Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AIR12SC1000China
- KR 70 R2100 HOGermany
Year First Available
- AIR12SC10002020
- KR 70 R2100 HO—
Verified Deployments
- AIR12SC10000 Deployments
- KR 70 R2100 HO0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- AIR12SC1000$11,100 USD
- KR 70 R2100 HO$52,000 USD
Availability Status
- AIR12SC1000ACTIVE
- KR 70 R2100 HOACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- AIR12SC100012 kg
- KR 70 R2100 HO70 kg
Reach
- AIR12SC10001,000 mm
- KR 70 R2100 HO2,101 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- AIR12SC10004
- KR 70 R2100 HO6
Repeatability
- AIR12SC1000±0.02 mm
- KR 70 R2100 HO±0.05 mm
Robot Weight
- AIR12SC100054 kg
- KR 70 R2100 HO536 kg
IP Rating (Arm)
- AIR12SC1000IP54
- KR 70 R2100 HOIP65
IP Rating (Wrist)
- AIR12SC1000—
- KR 70 R2100 HOIP65/IP67
Performance
Duty Cycle
- AIR12SC1000continuous 24 7
- KR 70 R2100 HOcontinuous 24 7
Safety
Dual Check Safety
- AIR12SC1000—
- KR 70 R2100 HOYes
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- AIR12SC1000inCube2S-20
- KR 70 R2100 HOKR C5; KR C4
Programming Languages
- AIR12SC1000—
- KR 70 R2100 HOKRL
Teach Pendant Type
- AIR12SC1000wired button
- KR 70 R2100 HOwired touch
Offline Programming
- AIR12SC1000—
- KR 70 R2100 HOKUKA.Sim
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- AIR12SC1000—
- KR 70 R2100 HOcommunity
IoT / Cloud Platform
- AIR12SC1000—
- KR 70 R2100 HOKUKA Connect
Predictive Maintenance
- AIR12SC1000—
- KR 70 R2100 HOthreshold based
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- AIR12SC1000—
- KR 70 R2100 HOISO 9409-1
Tool Changer (ISO)
- AIR12SC1000—
- KR 70 R2100 HOStäubli
Internal Cable Routing
- AIR12SC1000—
- KR 70 R2100 HOthrough arm and wrist
Pneumatic Lines
- AIR12SC10004
- KR 70 R2100 HO—
Electrical Lines
- AIR12SC100020
- KR 70 R2100 HO—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- AIR12SC1000$11,100 USD
- KR 70 R2100 HO$52,000 USD
Warranty
- AIR12SC10001 yrs
- KR 70 R2100 HO1 yrs
Service Network
- AIR12SC1000regional
- KR 70 R2100 HOglobal
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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 USD | $52,000 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 12 kg | 70 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 |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 54 kg | 536 kg |
| IP Rating (Arm) (values differ) | IP54 | IP65 |
| IP Rating (Wrist) (values differ) | — | IP65/IP67 |
| Performance | ||
| Duty Cycle | continuous 24 7 | continuous 24 7 |
| Safety | ||
| Dual Check Safety (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | inCube2S-20 | KR C5; KR C4 |
| Programming Languages (values differ) | — | KRL |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | wired button | wired touch |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | — | KUKA.Sim |
| Connectivity | ||
| ROS-Industrial Support (values differ) | — | community |
| IoT / Cloud Platform (values differ) | — | KUKA Connect |
| Predictive Maintenance (values differ) | — | threshold based |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | ISO 9409-1 |
| Tool Changer (ISO) (values differ) | — | Stäubli |
| 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 USD | $52,000 USD |
| 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, Safety I/O Pairs, E-Stop Response, Safe Zone Count, Digital Twin Support, Communication Protocols, Cybersecurity Certs, Spare Parts Lead Time, Expected Service Life
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Frequently asked
Who makes AIR12SC1000 and KR 70 R2100 HO?
AIR12SC1000 is made by AE Robotics Co., Ltd., based in CN. KR 70 R2100 HO is made by KUKA Robotics, based in DE.
How much does AIR12SC1000 cost compared to KR 70 R2100 HO?
AIR12SC1000 is listed at $11,100. KR 70 R2100 HO is listed at $52,000.
How do AIR12SC1000 and KR 70 R2100 HO compare on the Robo Index?
AIR12SC1000 scores 89/100. KR 70 R2100 HO scores 92/100. The Robo Index 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 HO?
AIR12SC1000 has a reach of 1000 mm. KR 70 R2100 HO has a reach of 2101 mm.
Are AIR12SC1000 and KR 70 R2100 HO 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 HO?
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 HO 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.