i4L vs KW1012B-2010
Side-by-side comparison of i4L (Shandong UMW Technology Co., Ltd) and KW1012B-2010 (Shandong Tengyang Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- i4L—
- KW1012B-2010China
Verified Deployments
- i4L0 Deployments
- KW1012B-20100 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- i4L$25,999
- KW1012B-2010$8,500–$22,000
Availability Status
- i4LACTIVE
- KW1012B-2010ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- i4L15 kg
- KW1012B-201012 kg
Reach
- i4L750 mm
- KW1012B-20102,010 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- i4L4
- KW1012B-20106
Repeatability
- i4L±0.01 mm
- KW1012B-2010±0.05 mm
IP Rating (Arm)
- i4LIP65
- KW1012B-2010—
Performance
Duty Cycle
- i4Lcontinuous 24 7
- KW1012B-2010—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- i4LIntegrated controller NJ501-R Standard Control
- KW1012B-2010—
Programming Languages
- i4LeV+3
- KW1012B-2010—
Teach Pendant Type
- i4Lwired button
- KW1012B-2010—
Offline Programming
- i4LACE (Automation Control Environment)
- KW1012B-2010—
Digital Twin Support
- i4LYes
- KW1012B-2010—
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- i4Lnone
- KW1012B-2010—
IoT / Cloud Platform
- i4LSysmac Library
- KW1012B-2010—
Predictive Maintenance
- i4Lml based
- KW1012B-2010—
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- i4LISO 9409-1
- KW1012B-2010—
Internal Cable Routing
- i4Lthrough arm
- KW1012B-2010—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- i4L$25,999
- KW1012B-2010$8,500–$22,000
Warranty
- i4L—
- KW1012B-20101 yrs
Service Network
- i4Lglobal
- KW1012B-2010—
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | China |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $25,999 | $8,500–$22,000 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 15 kg | 12 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 750 mm | 2,010 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 4 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.01 mm | ±0.05 mm |
| IP Rating (Arm) (values differ) | IP65 | — |
| Performance | ||
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | continuous 24 7 | — |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | Integrated controller NJ501-R Standard Control | — |
| Programming Languages (values differ) | eV+3 | — |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | wired button | — |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | ACE (Automation Control Environment) | — |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| ROS-Industrial Support (values differ) | none | — |
| IoT / Cloud Platform (values differ) | Sysmac Library | — |
| Predictive Maintenance (values differ) | ml based | — |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | ISO 9409-1 | — |
| Internal Cable Routing (values differ) | through arm | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $25,999 | $8,500–$22,000 |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 1 yrs |
| Service Network (values differ) | global | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Year First Available, Battery / Shift Runtime, Path Accuracy, Max TCP Speed, Robot Weight, IP Rating (Wrist), Cycle Time (25/305/25), MTBF, Vibration Damping, Safety Category, Dual Check Safety, Safety I/O Pairs, E-Stop Response, Safe Zone Count, Communication Protocols, Cybersecurity Certs, Tool Changer (ISO), Pneumatic Lines, Electrical Lines, Spare Parts Lead Time, Expected Service Life
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Frequently asked
Who makes i4L and KW1012B-2010?
i4L is made by Shandong UMW Technology Co., Ltd. KW1012B-2010 is made by Shandong Tengyang Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd, based in CN.
How do i4L and KW1012B-2010 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
i4L scores 37/100. KW1012B-2010 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 i4L compare to KW1012B-2010?
i4L has a reach of 550 mm. KW1012B-2010 has a reach of 2010 mm.
Are i4L and KW1012B-2010 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 i4L and KW1012B-2010?
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
i4L vs KW1012B-2010 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.