AIR12SC1000 vs YB-MD20
Side-by-side comparison of AIR12SC1000 (AE Robotics Co., Ltd.) and YB-MD20 (Suzhou Yangbang Machine Co., Ltd) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AIR12SC1000China
- YB-MD20China
Year First Available
- AIR12SC10002020
- YB-MD20—
Verified Deployments
- AIR12SC10000 Deployments
- YB-MD200 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- AIR12SC1000$11,100
- YB-MD20$4,600
Availability Status
- AIR12SC1000ACTIVE
- YB-MD20ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- AIR12SC100012 kg
- YB-MD2030 kg
Robot Weight
- AIR12SC100054 kg
- YB-MD20350 kg
Reach
- AIR12SC10001,000 mm
- YB-MD201,900 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- AIR12SC10004
- YB-MD204
Repeatability
- AIR12SC1000±0.02 mm
- YB-MD20±0.04 mm
IP Rating (Arm)
- AIR12SC1000IP54
- YB-MD20—
Performance
Duty Cycle
- AIR12SC1000continuous 24 7
- YB-MD20continuous 24 7
Vibration Damping
- AIR12SC1000—
- YB-MD20none
Safety
Safety Category
- AIR12SC1000—
- YB-MD20Cat.3 PLd
Dual Check Safety
- AIR12SC1000—
- YB-MD20No
Safe Zone Count
- AIR12SC1000—
- YB-MD202
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- AIR12SC1000inCube2S-20
- YB-MD20PLC
Teach Pendant Type
- AIR12SC1000wired button
- YB-MD20wired touch
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- AIR12SC1000—
- YB-MD20none
Predictive Maintenance
- AIR12SC1000—
- YB-MD20none
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- AIR12SC1000—
- YB-MD20ISO 9409-1
Tool Changer (ISO)
- AIR12SC1000—
- YB-MD20none
Internal Cable Routing
- AIR12SC1000—
- YB-MD20external only
Pneumatic Lines
- AIR12SC10004
- YB-MD20—
Electrical Lines
- AIR12SC100020
- YB-MD20—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- AIR12SC1000$11,100
- YB-MD20$4,600
Warranty
- AIR12SC10001 yrs
- YB-MD201 yrs
Service Network
- AIR12SC1000regional
- YB-MD20sparse
Expected Service Life
- AIR12SC1000—
- YB-MD2010 yrs
| | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $4,600 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 12 kg | 30 kg |
| Robot Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 54 kg | 350 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,000 mm | 1,900 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 4 | 4 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.02 mm | ±0.04 mm |
| IP Rating (Arm) (values differ) | IP54 | — |
| Performance | ||
| Duty Cycle | continuous 24 7 | continuous 24 7 |
| Vibration Damping (values differ) | — | none |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Category (values differ) | — | Cat.3 PLd |
| Dual Check Safety (values differ) | — | No |
| Safe Zone Count (values differ) | — | 2 |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | inCube2S-20 | PLC |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | wired button | wired touch |
| Connectivity | ||
| ROS-Industrial Support (values differ) | — | none |
| Predictive Maintenance (values differ) | — | none |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | ISO 9409-1 |
| Tool Changer (ISO) (values differ) | — | none |
| Internal Cable Routing (values differ) | — | external only |
| Pneumatic Lines (values differ) | 4 | — |
| Electrical Lines (values differ) | 20 | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $11,100 | $4,600 |
| Warranty | 1 yrs | 1 yrs |
| Service Network (values differ) | regional | sparse |
| Expected Service Life (values differ) | — | 10 yrs |
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, Safety I/O Pairs, E-Stop Response, Programming Languages, Offline Programming, Digital Twin Support, Communication Protocols, IoT / Cloud Platform, Cybersecurity Certs, Spare Parts Lead Time
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Frequently asked
Who makes AIR12SC1000 and YB-MD20?
AIR12SC1000 is made by AE Robotics Co., Ltd., based in CN. YB-MD20 is made by Suzhou Yangbang Machine Co., Ltd, based in CN.
How much does AIR12SC1000 cost compared to YB-MD20?
AIR12SC1000 is listed at $11,100. YB-MD20 is listed at $4,600.
How do AIR12SC1000 and YB-MD20 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
AIR12SC1000 scores 64/100. YB-MD20 scores 22/100. 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 YB-MD20?
AIR12SC1000 has a reach of 1000 mm. YB-MD20 has a reach of 1900 mm.
Are AIR12SC1000 and YB-MD20 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 YB-MD20?
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 YB-MD20 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.