AIR12SC1000 vs Wildcat
Side-by-side comparison of AIR12SC1000 (AE Robotics Co., Ltd.) and Wildcat (Boston Dynamics, Inc. (Hyundai Motor Group subsidiary)) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AIR12SC1000China
- WildcatUnited States
Year First Available
- AIR12SC10002020
- Wildcat2011
Verified Deployments
- AIR12SC10000 Deployments
- Wildcat0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- AIR12SC1000$11,100
- Wildcat$24,999
Battery / Shift Runtime
- AIR12SC1000—
- Wildcat4 hrs
Availability Status
- AIR12SC1000ACTIVE
- WildcatACTIVE
Cross-Category Comparison
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2020 | 2011 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $11,100 | $24,999 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | — | 4 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
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Frequently asked
Who makes AIR12SC1000 and Wildcat?
AIR12SC1000 is made by AE Robotics Co., Ltd., based in CN. Wildcat is made by Boston Dynamics, Inc. (Hyundai Motor Group subsidiary), based in US.
When were AIR12SC1000 and Wildcat launched?
AIR12SC1000 launched in 2020. Wildcat launched in 2011.
How much does AIR12SC1000 cost compared to Wildcat?
AIR12SC1000 is listed at $11,100. Wildcat is listed at $24,999.
How do AIR12SC1000 and Wildcat compare on the Robolist Product Score?
AIR12SC1000 scores 64/100. Wildcat scores 69/100. 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 Wildcat?
AIR12SC1000 carries up to 12 kg. Wildcat carries up to 30 kg.
Are AIR12SC1000 and Wildcat comparable?
AIR12SC1000 is categorized as Industrial Arm; Wildcat as Quadruped. 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 Quadruped robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Industrial Arm And Quadruped 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 Wildcat?
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 Wildcat compares two robots in the industrial-arm and quadruped 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.