AIR12SC1000 vs CoboWeld
Side-by-side comparison of AIR12SC1000 (AE Robotics Co., Ltd.) and CoboWeld (ShanDong Unistar Machinery Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AIR12SC1000China
- CoboWeld—
Year First Available
- AIR12SC10002020
- CoboWeld—
Verified Deployments
- AIR12SC10000 Deployments
- CoboWeld0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- AIR12SC1000$11,100
- CoboWeld$7,200
Availability Status
- AIR12SC1000ACTIVE
- CoboWeldACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- AIR12SC10001,000 mm
- CoboWeld2,400 mm
Repeatability
- AIR12SC1000±0.02 mm
- CoboWeld±0.05 mm
Payload
- AIR12SC100012 kg
- CoboWeld9 kg
IP Rating (Arm)
- AIR12SC1000IP54
- CoboWeld—
Degrees of Freedom
- AIR12SC10004
- CoboWeld6
Max TCP Speed
- AIR12SC1000—
- CoboWeld0.1 m/s
Robot Weight
- AIR12SC100054 kg
- CoboWeld—
Performance
Duty Cycle
- AIR12SC1000continuous 24 7
- CoboWeldcontinuous 24 7
Safety
Safety Category
- AIR12SC1000—
- CoboWeldother
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- AIR12SC1000inCube2S-20
- CoboWeld—
Teach Pendant Type
- AIR12SC1000wired button
- CoboWeldno pendant (browser UI)
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- AIR12SC1000—
- CoboWeldISO 9409-1
Internal Cable Routing
- AIR12SC1000—
- CoboWeldthrough arm and wrist
Pneumatic Lines
- AIR12SC10004
- CoboWeld—
Electrical Lines
- AIR12SC100020
- CoboWeld—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- AIR12SC1000$11,100
- CoboWeld$7,200
Warranty
- AIR12SC10001 yrs
- CoboWeld—
Service Network
- AIR12SC1000regional
- CoboWeldregional
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | — |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2020 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $11,100 | $7,200 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 1,000 mm | 2,400 mm |
| Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | ±0.02 mm | ±0.05 mm |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 12 kg | 9 kg |
| IP Rating (Arm) (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | IP54 | — |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 4 | 6 |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | — | 0.1 m/s |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 54 kg | — |
| Performance | ||
| Duty Cycle | continuous 24 7 | continuous 24 7 |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Category (values differ) | — | other |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | inCube2S-20 | — |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | wired button | no pendant (browser UI) |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | ISO 9409-1 |
| 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 | $7,200 |
| 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, IP Rating (Wrist), Cycle Time (25/305/25), MTBF, Vibration Damping, 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 Changer (ISO), Spare Parts Lead Time, Expected Service Life
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Frequently asked
Who makes AIR12SC1000 and CoboWeld?
AIR12SC1000 is made by AE Robotics Co., Ltd., based in CN. CoboWeld is made by ShanDong Unistar Machinery Co., Ltd..
How much does AIR12SC1000 cost compared to CoboWeld?
AIR12SC1000 is listed at $11,100. CoboWeld is listed at $7,200.
How do AIR12SC1000 and CoboWeld compare on the Robolist Product Score?
AIR12SC1000 scores 64/100. CoboWeld scores 37/100. 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 CoboWeld?
AIR12SC1000 has a reach of 1000 mm. CoboWeld has a reach of 2400 mm.
Are AIR12SC1000 and CoboWeld 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 CoboWeld?
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 CoboWeld 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.