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The Doosan A0912 is a 9 kg collaborative robot arm built for pick and place, machine tending, packaging, assembly, inspection, palletizing, and flexible automation.

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Payload
9 kg
Max Speed
Over 1 m/s TCP
Runtime
Controller powered
Navigation
DART Platform and teach pendant
Environment
Indoor industrial; IP54, −5–45 °C
Best For
High-speed handling and assembly

OVERVIEW

The Doosan A0912 is a 6-axis collaborative robot designed for flexible automation that needs more payload and reach than the compact A0509.

It combines a 9 kg payload, 1200 mm maximum reach, ±0.05 mm repeatability, more than 1 m/s TCP speed, IP54 protection, a 31 kg arm, and mounting in any orientation.

The A0912 is best suited for pick and place, machine tending, packaging, assembly, inspection, loading, and light palletizing across medium-sized work cells.

Its balance of 9 kg payload, 1,200 mm reach, and flexible mounting makes it a versatile option for medium-sized collaborative workcells.

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APPLICATIONS AND USE CASE FIT

Cleaning
Warehouse transport
Material handling
Inspection
Security / patrol
Delivery / service runs
Palletizing / stacking
Pick and place / sorting
Welding / fabrication
Manufacturing automation
Human interaction / service
Home / personal use

KEY FEATURES

9 kg payload

Supports medium parts, grippers, fixtures, and process tools.

1200 mm reach

Covers machines, conveyors, benches, and broader work cells.

±0.05 mm repeatability

Repeatable motion for handling, tending, packaging, and inspection.

Fast TCP movement

Rated above 1 m/s for responsive automation cycles.

Any-orientation mounting

Can be engineered for floor, wall, or ceiling installation.

IP54 protection

Suitable for controlled industrial environments within official limits.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Robot type

Collaborative robot arm

Main purpose

High-speed handling and assembly

Operating environment

Indoor industrial; IP54, −5–45 °C

Deployment

Industrial workstation or cell

Payload / load capacity

9 kg

Reach

1,200 mm

Mobility

Fixed robotic arm

Manipulation

Compatible grippers and tools

Max speed

Over 1 m/s TCP

Runtime

Controller powered

Power source

100–240 VAC; optional DC

Navigation / control

DART Platform and teach pendant

Sensors

Current-based collision sensing

Dimensions

Not publicly specified

Weight

31 kg

SUPPLIER

Within 1-2 days
Redwood City, California, United States
No current shipping; company ceased operations in 2018
Manufacturer

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Doosan A0912 cost? +

The Doosan A0912 price is normally available by quote rather than as one fixed global figure. Doosan Robotics does not publish a single worldwide price that covers every country, controller, accessory and support package. The final Doosan A0912 cost can change depending on the destination country, supplier, stock, freight, taxes, import duties, controller configuration, software, tooling, warranty and local technical support. For a real project, buyers should also budget for a gripper or process tool, machine interfaces, mounting hardware, safety controls, programming, training and commissioning.

This is why an arm-only price can be misleading: two offers may use the same model name but include very different equipment and deployment work. If you are buying for manufacturers, machine shops, packaging operations, laboratories and automation teams, the better question is what is included, what is excluded, and who is responsible for integration and support?

You can request a Doosan A0912 quote through Anton Robots to compare the full package, delivery terms and support options before buying.

Where can I buy the Doosan A0912? +

You can buy or request the Doosan A0912 through Anton Robots. We help buyers compare cobots options, verify supplier information, understand what is included and decide whether the A0912 is correctly sized for the intended task. The Doosan A0912 is also available through Doosan Robotics and selected authorised robotics distributors or integrators, but not every offer is equivalent. Some proposals cover only the robot and basic control hardware, while others may include a teach pendant or PC interface, gripper, vision, pedestal, safety equipment, training, commissioning and service.

Before buying, confirm the exact model, payload, reach, controller, cables, software access, end effector, mounting equipment, safety equipment, freight, taxes, warranty and after-sales support. This matters because professional buyers are purchasing an automation system, not only a mechanical arm. For manufacturers, machine shops, packaging operations, laboratories and automation teams, choosing the correct application package and integrator is usually more important than finding the lowest displayed price.

To start, request a Doosan A0912 quote and Anton Robots can help you compare price, package, delivery and support.

Where can I find a Doosan A0912 for sale? +

You can find the Doosan A0912 for sale through Doosan Robotics, authorised robot distributors, automation integrators and specialist robot marketplaces such as Anton Robots. However, finding the model for sale is only the first step. The important part is checking whether the proposal matches the real application. A low advertised price may exclude the controller, teach pendant, software, gripper, vision, mounting base, safety equipment, integration, commissioning, training, freight, taxes or local warranty handling.

For professional buyers, the safest comparison is the total delivered and deployed cost. That means checking the exact robot version, payload including tooling, required reach, cycle time, interfaces, installation conditions, delivery date and support process. This is especially important for manufacturers, machine shops, packaging operations, laboratories and automation teams where the robot must meet a real production target or project deadline.

If you are looking for a Doosan A0912 for sale and want help comparing complete offers, contact Anton Robots before placing an order.

Can I get a quote for the Doosan A0912? +

Yes. You can get a quote for the Doosan A0912 through Anton Robots. A useful quote should show more than the base robot price. It should identify the exact arm, controller, operator interface, cables, software, mounting arrangement, end effector, safety equipment, shipping assumptions, warranty terms, delivery estimate and available support. It should also state whether tool weight, load centre, reach study, machine access, cycle time, safety validation, programming and commissioning are included or priced separately.

This matters because a proposal that looks cheaper at first can become more expensive once tooling, integration, freight, taxes, training and commissioning are added. Before requesting a quote, define the part weight, tool weight, required reach, cycle time, workcell layout, process and level of human access. Those details determine whether the A0912 is suitable or whether another payload or reach class would be safer.

Anton Robots can help you compare the Doosan A0912 against other cobots and request a package based on your use case, location and deployment requirements.

What is included when you buy the Doosan A0912? +

A typical Doosan A0912 package may include the A0912 arm, compatible controller, cable set, emergency-stop equipment, software access and documentation. The exact package varies by supplier, region and controller choice, so buyers should not assume that every quotation contains the same equipment. The application tool is one of the most important items to check. A robot arm normally needs a gripper, suction system, process tool, camera, fixture or other end effector before it can perform useful work.

Before buying the Doosan A0912, ask for a clear packing list and scope of supply. Confirm whether the proposal includes:

  • Doosan A0912 robot arm
  • Compatible Doosan controller
  • Robot and controller cable set
  • Emergency-stop and operator-control equipment
  • Software, manuals, and programming access
  • Shipping or freight terms
  • Warranty and after-sales support

Also check what is not included, particularly integration, programming, risk assessment, guarding, fixtures, training and on-site commissioning. Two offers can both say “Doosan A0912” while representing very different levels of readiness. You can request an itemised package quote through Anton Robots before buying.

What is the payload and reach of the Doosan A0912? +

The Doosan A0912 payload is 9 kg, and its maximum reach is 1200 mm. Official specifications list position repeatability at ±0.05 mm. These figures make the A0912 suitable for medium parts, grippers, packaging tools, inspection devices and light pallet loads.

Payload must be calculated using the complete tool-side mass, not only the product being moved. Include the gripper or process tool, adapter plate, camera, hoses, cables and any bracket attached to the flange. The load centre, wrist orientation and motion profile can also affect usable capacity. Reach should be checked with the actual machine, fixture, pallet, conveyor or bench layout. A robot may have enough nominal reach but still be unable to approach every point with the required tool angle.

If the combined payload is close to the limit, or the workcell needs extended reach, a larger model may be more reliable. You can request robot sizing advice through Anton Robots before choosing the Doosan A0912.

Can the Doosan A0912 be shipped internationally? +

Yes, the Doosan A0912 can generally be supplied internationally through Doosan Robotics distributors and automation partners, subject to regional availability, export rules, destination-country requirements and the supplier’s territory. International delivery is more than moving the arm from one country to another. The shipment may include a robot, controller, cables, operator device, mounting hardware and accessories, sometimes in separate packages. Freight, insurance, customs clearance, import duties, VAT or GST, local electrical requirements and on-site delivery can all affect the final landed cost.

Before ordering, confirm who is responsible for customs, whether the quoted price includes freight, and whether local commissioning and warranty service are available in the destination country. For an industrial project, local technical support can be more valuable than a small saving on the robot itself.

If you need the Doosan A0912 supplied internationally, request an international quote through Anton Robots so the full package and support route can be checked before purchase.

Is the Doosan A0912 in stock and how long does delivery take? +

Doosan A0912 stock and delivery time can change by region, controller choice, distributor inventory and current project demand. Some authorised partners may hold the robot or controller locally, while others order the system from the manufacturer after receiving a purchase order.

Tooling, safety devices and custom integration normally have their own lead times. A website listing should not be treated as proof that a complete deployable system is ready to ship. Ask the supplier to confirm the exact model, serial production status, controller, operator interface, accessories and estimated dispatch date in writing. Also check whether integration, factory acceptance testing, training and commissioning are included in the schedule.

If the robot is needed for a production launch, research project, training course or customer deadline, allow contingency for freight, customs and application engineering. You can request current Doosan A0912 availability through Anton Robots before placing an order.

What warranty and support should I check before buying the Doosan A0912? +

Before buying the Doosan A0912, confirm the warranty period, covered components, geographic coverage, response process and who provides first-line support. Warranty terms can differ by country, distributor, controller package and whether the robot is purchased as a bare system or as part of an integrated cell. Ask who handles diagnosis, software issues, replacement parts, freight for repairs and on-site service. Also confirm whether damage caused by unsuitable tooling, collisions, incorrect installation, environmental exposure or third-party modifications is excluded.

Professional buyers should check access to spare cables, joint service, controller support, software updates and application engineering. The lowest quote is not always the lowest-risk purchase if warranty handling and local support are unclear. For manufacturers, machine shops, packaging operations, laboratories and automation teams, downtime and delayed troubleshooting can cost more than the original price difference.

You can contact Anton Robots to compare the support scope and request written warranty terms before buying the Doosan A0912.

Is the Doosan A0912 worth buying? +

Yes, the Doosan A0912 is worth considering when you need medium-duty automation that benefits from 1.2 m reach and flexible mounting. Its combination of 9 kg payload, 1200 mm reach, fast movement, any-orientation mounting and IP54 protection gives it a clear role within the Doosan Robotics range. It is especially relevant for manufacturers, machine shops, packaging operations, laboratories and automation teams that need a flexible robot rather than a fixed-purpose machine.

However, the A0912 is only good value when the task matches its payload, reach, repeatability, mounting and safety requirements. It should not be selected only because the model is well known or because the arm-only price looks attractive.

The end effector, cycle time, fixtures, process equipment, guarding, programming and support determine whether the final system succeeds. It is not the right choice for heavy loads above 9 kg or palletising cells that need a much larger vertical envelope. For suitable applications, the Doosan A0912 can be a strong platform. For a mismatched task, a different payload class or robot type may produce better uptime and lower total cost. Compare other cobots on Anton Robots before choosing.

What applications is the Doosan A0912 good for? +

The Doosan A0912 is well suited to pick and place, machine tending, packaging, assembly, inspection, loading and light palletizing. The best applications use parts and tools that remain inside the robot’s 9 kg payload and 1200 mm reach while allowing adequate clearance and a repeatable presentation of the work. For pick and place, check part shape, gripper weight, cycle time, fixture position and whether vision is required.

For machine tending, check the machine opening, door automation, chuck or fixture interface, communications and contamination risks. For assembly or process work, confirm force, accuracy, tool services and quality-control requirements. The robot arm alone does not create a complete application. Tooling, fixtures, sensors, software and safety controls must be designed around the real process. A short feasibility study using sample parts is often the safest way to validate the choice.

You can request an application quote through Anton Robots to compare the robot, tool and integration package.

How is the Doosan A0912 programmed? +

The Doosan A0912 can be programmed using Doosan’s DART environment, teach interfaces, controller I/O, APIs and compatible external automation software. The most suitable method depends on whether the buyer wants fast operator teaching, offline development, PLC integration, research access or a repeatable production workflow. For a simple cell, an integrator may create positions and logic through the manufacturer interface and connect the robot to grippers, sensors and machines. More advanced projects may use APIs, fieldbus, ROS or external software, depending on the exact controller and licences supplied.

Buyers should verify supported versions rather than assuming that every online example applies to every controller generation. Before purchase, define who will program the robot, how programs will be backed up, what training is needed and whether source access or external integration is essential. Software compatibility can be as important as payload and reach.

If programming is central to the purchase, contact Anton Robots and request confirmation of the controller, software and integration interfaces included with the Doosan A0912.

Does the Doosan A0912 include a controller or teach pendant? +

The Doosan A0912 controller and operator interface depend on the package selected. Doosan A-Series systems can use a compatible controller with a teach pendant or PC-based DART interface, depending on the ordered package.

Buyers should not assume that every quotation automatically includes the same teach pendant, emergency-stop hardware, laptop interface or software licence. Ask the supplier to identify the controller model, input power, I/O, network interfaces, cables and operator device in the scope of supply. Confirm whether a physical teach pendant is included, optional or replaced by a PC-based interface. Also check whether the package contains the required mounting, emergency-stop and safety connections. This is particularly important when comparing low online prices because a robot without the correct control equipment cannot be commissioned. For training and first-time users, the operator interface and documentation also affect the time needed to become productive.

You can request a complete controller package through Anton Robots before buying the Doosan A0912.

Can the Doosan A0912 work safely around people? +

The Doosan A0912 is designed for collaborative robot applications, but that does not make every installation automatically safe without guarding. Safety depends on the programmed speed, payload, tool, part, workspace, trapping points and level of human access. The standard A0912 uses current-based sensing, while the A0912S version adds a flange force-torque sensor for applications that need that capability.

A risk assessment should review crushing, impact, sharp tools, hot processes, dropped parts, unexpected motion, loss of communications and access to emergency stops. The integrator may need reduced-speed zones, safety scanners, guarding, interlocks or separation even when the arm itself has safety-rated functions. The word collaborative describes a capability of the system, not a guarantee for every application. Welding, knives, heavy loads and dangerous end effectors can require additional protection.

Buyers should request the applicable safety documentation and confirm compliance with local machinery and workplace rules. Anton Robots can help you compare complete packages, but the final cell must be validated by a competent integrator and site-specific risk assessment.

Should I buy the Doosan A0912, A0912S or A0509? +

The right Doosan Robotics model depends on payload, reach, process and workcell layout. The Doosan A0912 is positioned around 9 kg payload and 1200 mm reach. The A0509 is lighter and more compact at 5 kg and 900 mm, while the A0912 offers 9 kg and 1200 mm. The A0912S should be discussed when flange force-torque sensing is required. Choose the smaller or lower-payload model when the parts, tool and reach are comfortably within its limits and compactness matters.

Choose a larger model when the payload margin, working envelope, pallet height or future product range justifies it. Avoid operating permanently at the edge of the published payload or reach because real tools, cables and load centres reduce practical margin. Repeatability, mounting orientation, force sensing, controller options and safety features can also differ between series. A correct comparison should use the actual part, end effector and cell drawing rather than model names alone.

You can request model-comparison advice through Anton Robots before choosing the Doosan A0912.

What tooling and equipment does a Doosan A0912 cell need? +

A complete Doosan A0912 deployment normally requires more than the robot arm. The final equipment depends on the part, process, cycle time, environment and degree of human access.

  • End effector: gripper, vacuum tool, machine-tending fingers, camera, screwdriver, dispenser, or process tool sized within the 9 kg payload.
  • Cell hardware: rigid mount, fixtures, feeders, conveyors, machine interfaces, cables, valves, and part presentation equipment.
  • Safety and support: emergency stops, scanners, guarding or reduced-speed zones identified by the risk assessment, plus integration and training.

The cell may also require programming, PLC or machine communications, vision calibration, fixtures, electrical and pneumatic services, factory acceptance testing, operator training and maintenance documentation. The robot’s published payload must include the full end-effector mass, and the reach study should use the required tool orientation at every target. Ask suppliers to separate hardware, integration, freight, commissioning, training and recurring software costs so quotes can be compared fairly. A bare robot price is not a reliable estimate of a working system.

Compare other cobots and use the request a quote form for an itemised Doosan A0912 package.

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