AIR12SC1000 vs TIAGo
Side-by-side comparison of AIR12SC1000 (AE Robotics Co., Ltd.) and TIAGo (PAL Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AIR12SC1000China
- TIAGoSpain
Year First Available
- AIR12SC10002020
- TIAGo2016
Verified Deployments
- AIR12SC10000 Deployments
- TIAGo0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- AIR12SC1000$11,100
- TIAGo$29,000–$100,370
Battery / Shift Runtime
- AIR12SC1000—
- TIAGo5 hrs
Availability Status
- AIR12SC1000ACTIVE
- TIAGoACTIVE
Cross-Category Comparison
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | Spain |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2020 | 2016 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $11,100 | $29,000–$100,370 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | — | 5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
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Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes AIR12SC1000 and TIAGo?
AIR12SC1000 is made by AE Robotics Co., Ltd., based in CN. TIAGo is made by PAL Robotics, based in ES.
When were AIR12SC1000 and TIAGo launched?
AIR12SC1000 launched in 2020. TIAGo launched in 2016.
How do AIR12SC1000 and TIAGo compare on the Robolist Product Score?
AIR12SC1000 scores 64/100. TIAGo scores 59/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
What is the payload difference between AIR12SC1000 and TIAGo?
AIR12SC1000 carries up to 12 kg. TIAGo carries up to 3 kg.
Are AIR12SC1000 and TIAGo comparable?
AIR12SC1000 is categorized as Industrial Arm; TIAGo as Mobile Manipulator. The Product Score is calculated per category, so the absolute scores reflect their respective category tiers.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Industrial Arm And Mobile Manipulator robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Industrial Arm And Mobile Manipulator 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 TIAGo?
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 TIAGo compares two robots in the industrial-arm and mobile-manipulator categories. 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.