AIR12SC1000 vs Paloma
Side-by-side comparison of AIR12SC1000 (AE Robotics Co., Ltd.) and Paloma (Demaurex) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AIR12SC1000China
- Paloma—
Year First Available
- AIR12SC10002020
- Paloma2014
Verified Deployments
- AIR12SC10000 Deployments
- Paloma0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- AIR12SC1000$11,100 USD
- Paloma$15,200 USD
Availability Status
- AIR12SC1000ACTIVE
- PalomaACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
IP Rating (Arm)
- AIR12SC1000IP54
- PalomaIP54
Payload
- AIR12SC100012 kg
- Paloma3 kg
Reach
- AIR12SC10001,000 mm
- Paloma—
Degrees of Freedom
- AIR12SC10004
- Paloma—
Repeatability
- AIR12SC1000±0.02 mm
- Paloma—
Robot Weight
- AIR12SC100054 kg
- Paloma8.5 kg
Performance
Duty Cycle
- AIR12SC1000continuous 24 7
- Paloma—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- AIR12SC1000inCube2S-20
- PalomaGemini 4.0
Teach Pendant Type
- AIR12SC1000wired button
- Paloma—
End-Effector
Pneumatic Lines
- AIR12SC10004
- Paloma—
Electrical Lines
- AIR12SC100020
- Paloma—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- AIR12SC1000$11,100 USD
- Paloma$15,200 USD
Warranty
- AIR12SC10001 yrs
- Paloma—
Service Network
- AIR12SC1000regional
- Palomaregional
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | — |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2020 | 2014 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $11,100 USD | $15,200 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| IP Rating (Arm) (priority for Agriculture buyers) | IP54 | IP54 |
| Payload (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 12 kg | 3 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,000 mm | — |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 4 | — |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.02 mm | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 54 kg | 8.5 kg |
| Performance | ||
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | continuous 24 7 | — |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | inCube2S-20 | Gemini 4.0 |
| 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 | $15,200 USD |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | — |
| Service Network | regional | 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
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 | Paloma |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $11,100 | $15,200 |
| Payback period | 2.7 mo | 3.6 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $238,900 | $234,800 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +2152% | +1545% |
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 Paloma?
AIR12SC1000 is made by AE Robotics Co., Ltd., based in CN. Paloma is made by Demaurex.
When were AIR12SC1000 and Paloma launched?
AIR12SC1000 launched in 2020. Paloma launched in 2014.
How much does AIR12SC1000 cost compared to Paloma?
AIR12SC1000 is listed at $11,100. Paloma is listed at $15,200.
How do AIR12SC1000 and Paloma compare on the Robo Index?
AIR12SC1000 grades A on the Robo Index. Paloma 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.
Are AIR12SC1000 and Paloma 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 Paloma?
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 Paloma 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.