AIR12SC1000 vs Walker S1
Side-by-side comparison of AIR12SC1000 (AE Robotics Co., Ltd.) and Walker S1 (UBTECH Robotics Corp Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AIR12SC1000China
- Walker S1China
Year First Available
- AIR12SC10002020
- Walker S12012
Verified Deployments
- AIR12SC10000 Deployments
- Walker S10 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- AIR12SC1000$11,100
- Walker S1$75,000
Battery / Shift Runtime
- AIR12SC1000—
- Walker S12 hrs
Availability Status
- AIR12SC1000ACTIVE
- Walker S1ACTIVE
Cross-Category Comparison
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | China | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2020 | 2012 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $11,100 | $75,000 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | — | 2 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
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Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes AIR12SC1000 and Walker S1?
AIR12SC1000 is made by AE Robotics Co., Ltd., based in CN. Walker S1 is made by UBTECH Robotics Corp Ltd., based in CN.
When were AIR12SC1000 and Walker S1 launched?
AIR12SC1000 launched in 2020. Walker S1 launched in 2012.
How much does AIR12SC1000 cost compared to Walker S1?
AIR12SC1000 is listed at $11,100. Walker S1 is listed at $75,000.
How do AIR12SC1000 and Walker S1 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
AIR12SC1000 scores 64/100. Walker S1 scores 64/100. 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 Walker S1?
AIR12SC1000 carries up to 12 kg. Walker S1 carries up to 10 kg.
Are AIR12SC1000 and Walker S1 comparable?
AIR12SC1000 is categorized as Industrial Arm; Walker S1 as Humanoid. 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 Humanoid robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Industrial Arm And Humanoid 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 Walker S1?
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 Walker S1 compares two robots in the industrial-arm and humanoid 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.