AIR12SC1000 vs QTN1500WS-S3 Large
Side-by-side comparison of AIR12SC1000 (AE Robotics Co., Ltd.) and QTN1500WS-S3 Large (Dongguan Esun Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AIR12SC1000China
- QTN1500WS-S3 LargeChina
Year First Available
- AIR12SC10002020
- QTN1500WS-S3 Large2020
Verified Deployments
- AIR12SC10000 Deployments
- QTN1500WS-S3 Large0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- AIR12SC1000$11,100
- QTN1500WS-S3 Large$19,800
Availability Status
- AIR12SC1000ACTIVE
- QTN1500WS-S3 LargeACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Repeatability
- AIR12SC1000±0.02 mm
- QTN1500WS-S3 Large—
IP Rating (Arm)
- AIR12SC1000IP54
- QTN1500WS-S3 Large—
Reach
- AIR12SC10001,000 mm
- QTN1500WS-S3 Large—
Payload
- AIR12SC100012 kg
- QTN1500WS-S3 Large15 kg
Degrees of Freedom
- AIR12SC10004
- QTN1500WS-S3 Large3
Robot Weight
- AIR12SC100054 kg
- QTN1500WS-S3 Large1,000 kg
Performance
Duty Cycle
- AIR12SC1000continuous 24 7
- QTN1500WS-S3 Largecontinuous 24 7
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- AIR12SC1000inCube2S-20
- QTN1500WS-S3 LargeSGKB-Y300
Teach Pendant Type
- AIR12SC1000wired button
- QTN1500WS-S3 Large—
End-Effector
Internal Cable Routing
- AIR12SC1000—
- QTN1500WS-S3 Largeexternal only
Pneumatic Lines
- AIR12SC10004
- QTN1500WS-S3 Large—
Electrical Lines
- AIR12SC100020
- QTN1500WS-S3 Large—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- AIR12SC1000$11,100
- QTN1500WS-S3 Large$19,800
Warranty
- AIR12SC10001 yrs
- QTN1500WS-S3 Large1 yrs
Service Network
- AIR12SC1000regional
- QTN1500WS-S3 Largesparse
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | China | China |
| Year First Available | 2020 | 2020 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $11,100 | $19,800 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Repeatability (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | ±0.02 mm | — |
| IP Rating (Arm) (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | IP54 | — |
| Reach (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | 1,000 mm | — |
| Payload (values differ) | 12 kg | 15 kg |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 4 | 3 |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 54 kg | 1,000 kg |
| Performance | ||
| Duty Cycle | continuous 24 7 | continuous 24 7 |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | inCube2S-20 | SGKB-Y300 |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | wired button | — |
| End-Effector | ||
| Internal Cable Routing (values differ) | — | external only |
| Pneumatic Lines (values differ) | 4 | — |
| Electrical Lines (values differ) | 20 | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $11,100 | $19,800 |
| Warranty | 1 yrs | 1 yrs |
| Service Network (values differ) | regional | sparse |
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), Spare Parts Lead Time, Expected Service Life
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Frequently asked
Who makes AIR12SC1000 and QTN1500WS-S3 Large?
AIR12SC1000 is made by AE Robotics Co., Ltd., based in CN. QTN1500WS-S3 Large is made by Dongguan Esun Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN.
When were AIR12SC1000 and QTN1500WS-S3 Large launched?
AIR12SC1000 launched in 2020. QTN1500WS-S3 Large launched in 2020.
How much does AIR12SC1000 cost compared to QTN1500WS-S3 Large?
AIR12SC1000 is listed at $11,100. QTN1500WS-S3 Large is listed at $19,800.
How do AIR12SC1000 and QTN1500WS-S3 Large compare on the Robolist Product Score?
AIR12SC1000 scores 64/100. QTN1500WS-S3 Large scores 62/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are AIR12SC1000 and QTN1500WS-S3 Large 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 QTN1500WS-S3 Large?
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 QTN1500WS-S3 Large 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.