AIR12SC1000 vs NR2
Side-by-side comparison of AIR12SC1000 (AE Robotics Co., Ltd.) and NR2 (Niryo) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AIR12SC1000China
- NR2France
Year First Available
- AIR12SC10002020
- NR22026
Verified Deployments
- AIR12SC10000 Deployments
- NR20 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- AIR12SC1000$11,100
- NR2Contact for quote
Availability Status
- AIR12SC1000ACTIVE
- NR2ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- AIR12SC100012 kg
- NR2—
Reach
- AIR12SC10001,000 mm
- NR2—
Degrees of Freedom
- AIR12SC10004
- NR26
Repeatability
- AIR12SC1000±0.02 mm
- NR2±0.1 mm
Robot Weight
- AIR12SC100054 kg
- NR2—
IP Rating (Arm)
- AIR12SC1000IP54
- NR2—
Performance
Duty Cycle
- AIR12SC1000continuous 24 7
- NR2—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- AIR12SC1000inCube2S-20
- NR2NC1000
Teach Pendant Type
- AIR12SC1000wired button
- NR2—
End-Effector
Pneumatic Lines
- AIR12SC10004
- NR2—
Electrical Lines
- AIR12SC100020
- NR2—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- AIR12SC1000$11,100
- NR2Contact for quote
Warranty
- AIR12SC10001 yrs
- NR21 yrs
Service Network
- AIR12SC1000regional
- NR2—
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | France |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2020 | 2026 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $11,100 | Contact for quote |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 12 kg | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,000 mm | — |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 4 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.02 mm | ±0.1 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 54 kg | — |
| IP Rating (Arm) (values differ) | IP54 | — |
| Performance | ||
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | continuous 24 7 | — |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | inCube2S-20 | NC1000 |
| 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 | Contact for quote |
| Warranty | 1 yrs | 1 yrs |
| Service Network (values differ) | regional | — |
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, 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
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Frequently asked
Who makes AIR12SC1000 and NR2?
AIR12SC1000 is made by AE Robotics Co., Ltd., based in CN. NR2 is made by Niryo, based in FR.
When were AIR12SC1000 and NR2 launched?
AIR12SC1000 launched in 2020. NR2 launched in 2026.
How does the reach of AIR12SC1000 compare to NR2?
AIR12SC1000 has a reach of 1000 mm. NR2 has a reach of 800 mm.
Are AIR12SC1000 and NR2 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 NR2?
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 NR2 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.