AIR12SC1000 vs GR-WL500
Side-by-side comparison of AIR12SC1000 (AE Robotics Co., Ltd.) and GR-WL500 (Shandong Farin International Trade Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AIR12SC1000China
- GR-WL500China
Year First Available
- AIR12SC10002020
- GR-WL500—
Verified Deployments
- AIR12SC10000 Deployments
- GR-WL5000 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- AIR12SC1000$11,100
- GR-WL500$24,300
Availability Status
- AIR12SC1000ACTIVE
- GR-WL500ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- AIR12SC100012 kg
- GR-WL500—
IP Rating (Arm)
- AIR12SC1000IP54
- GR-WL500—
Reach
- AIR12SC10001,000 mm
- GR-WL5002,000 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- AIR12SC10004
- GR-WL5006
Repeatability
- AIR12SC1000±0.02 mm
- GR-WL500±0.05 mm
Robot Weight
- AIR12SC100054 kg
- GR-WL500—
Performance
Duty Cycle
- AIR12SC1000continuous 24 7
- GR-WL500—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- AIR12SC1000inCube2S-20
- GR-WL500—
Teach Pendant Type
- AIR12SC1000wired button
- GR-WL500no pendant (browser UI)
End-Effector
Pneumatic Lines
- AIR12SC10004
- GR-WL500—
Electrical Lines
- AIR12SC100020
- GR-WL500—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- AIR12SC1000$11,100
- GR-WL500$24,300
Warranty
- AIR12SC10001 yrs
- GR-WL5002 yrs
Service Network
- AIR12SC1000regional
- GR-WL500—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | China | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2020 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $11,100 | $24,300 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 12 kg | — |
| IP Rating (Arm) (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | IP54 | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,000 mm | 2,000 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 4 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.02 mm | ±0.05 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 54 kg | — |
| Performance | ||
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | continuous 24 7 | — |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | inCube2S-20 | — |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | wired button | no pendant (browser UI) |
| End-Effector | ||
| Pneumatic Lines (values differ) | 4 | — |
| Electrical Lines (values differ) | 20 | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $11,100 | $24,300 |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | 2 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 GR-WL500?
AIR12SC1000 is made by AE Robotics Co., Ltd., based in CN. GR-WL500 is made by Shandong Farin International Trade Co., Ltd., based in CN.
How much does AIR12SC1000 cost compared to GR-WL500?
AIR12SC1000 is listed at $11,100. GR-WL500 is listed at $24,300.
How do AIR12SC1000 and GR-WL500 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
AIR12SC1000 scores 64/100. GR-WL500 scores 44/100. 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 GR-WL500?
AIR12SC1000 has a reach of 1000 mm. GR-WL500 has a reach of 1400 mm.
Are AIR12SC1000 and GR-WL500 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 GR-WL500?
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 GR-WL500 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.