6-Axis Collaborative Robotic Arm vs Nextage
Side-by-side comparison of 6-Axis Collaborative Robotic Arm (Robot Manufacturer) and Nextage (Kawada Industries) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- 6-Axis Collaborative Robotic Arm—
- NextageJapan
Year First Available
- 6-Axis Collaborative Robotic Arm—
- Nextage2009
Verified Deployments
- 6-Axis Collaborative Robotic Arm0 Deployments
- Nextage0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- 6-Axis Collaborative Robotic ArmACTIVE
- NextageACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- 6-Axis Collaborative Robotic Arm—
- Nextage1,450 mm
Repeatability
- 6-Axis Collaborative Robotic Arm±0.02 mm
- Nextage±0.03 mm
Payload
- 6-Axis Collaborative Robotic Arm—
- Nextage1.5 kg
Degrees of Freedom
- 6-Axis Collaborative Robotic Arm6
- Nextage15
Robot Weight
- 6-Axis Collaborative Robotic Arm—
- Nextage28 kg
Mounting Options
- 6-Axis Collaborative Robotic Armany angle
- Nextagefloor
Safety
Safety Rating
- 6-Axis Collaborative Robotic Arm—
- NextageISO10218
Force/Torque Sensing
- 6-Axis Collaborative Robotic Arm—
- Nextagenone
Ease of Use
Programming Interface
- 6-Axis Collaborative Robotic Armteach_pendant
- Nextagecode_ros
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- 6-Axis Collaborative Robotic Arm—
- NextageYes
Commercial
Warranty
- 6-Axis Collaborative Robotic Arm1 yrs
- Nextage—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | Japan |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2009 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | — | 1,450 mm |
| Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | ±0.02 mm | ±0.03 mm |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | — | 1.5 kg |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 15 |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | — | 28 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | any angle | floor |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | — | ISO10218 |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | — | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Programming Interface (values differ) | teach_pendant | code_ros |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Commercial | ||
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Price Range (USD), Battery / Shift Runtime, Max TCP Speed, IP Rating, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Duty Cycle, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, No-Code Capable, Offline Programming, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, Fieldbus Protocols, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, Price (USD), CaaS / Month, Lead Time
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Frequently asked
Who makes 6-Axis Collaborative Robotic Arm and Nextage?
6-Axis Collaborative Robotic Arm is made by Robot Manufacturer. Nextage is made by Kawada Industries, based in JP.
How do 6-Axis Collaborative Robotic Arm and Nextage compare on the Robolist Product Score?
6-Axis Collaborative Robotic Arm scores 17/100. Nextage scores 46/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of 6-Axis Collaborative Robotic Arm compare to Nextage?
6-Axis Collaborative Robotic Arm has a reach of 919 mm. Nextage has a reach of 1450 mm.
Are 6-Axis Collaborative Robotic Arm and Nextage in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Cobot on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Cobot robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Cobot TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: Cobot TCO and Payback Math: Hardware, EOAT, and Zero-Fencing Savings.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between 6-Axis Collaborative Robotic Arm and Nextage?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Cobot Vendor Red Flags: Questions That Filter Out the Marketing.
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About this comparison
6-Axis Collaborative Robotic Arm vs Nextage compares two robots in the cobot 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.