YuMi IRB 14000 vs Nextage
Side-by-side comparison of YuMi IRB 14000 (ABB) and Nextage (Kawada Industries) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
Optimize comparison for buyer
Optimized for Hospitality & F&B buyers. Priority specs lifted to the top and marked with a target.
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- YuMi IRB 14000Switzerland
- NextageJapan
Year First Available
- YuMi IRB 14000—
- Nextage2009
Verified Deployments
- YuMi IRB 140000 Deployments
- Nextage0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- YuMi IRB 14000$30,417–$56,000 USD
- NextageContact for quote
Availability Status
- YuMi IRB 14000ACTIVE
- NextageACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- YuMi IRB 140000.5 kg
- Nextage1.5 kg
Robot Weight
- YuMi IRB 14000210 kg
- Nextage28 kg
Max TCP Speed
- YuMi IRB 140002.5 m/s
- Nextage—
Reach
- YuMi IRB 14000500 mm
- Nextage1,450 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- YuMi IRB 140007
- Nextage15
Repeatability
- YuMi IRB 14000±0.02 mm
- Nextage±0.03 mm
Mounting Options
- YuMi IRB 14000floor, ceiling, wall
- Nextagefloor
IP Rating
- YuMi IRB 14000IP67
- Nextage—
Safety
Safety Rating
- YuMi IRB 14000ISO/TS 15066, CE
- NextageISO10218
Force/Torque Sensing
- YuMi IRB 14000Yes
- Nextagenone
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- YuMi IRB 140004 hrs
- Nextage—
Programming Interface
- YuMi IRB 14000teach_pendant, code_python
- Nextagecode_ros
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- YuMi IRB 14000Yes
- NextageYes
Fieldbus Protocols
- YuMi IRB 14000EtherCAT, Profinet, EtherNet/IP
- Nextage—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- YuMi IRB 14000$30,417–$56,000 USD
- NextageContact for quote
Warranty
- YuMi IRB 140002 yrs
- Nextage—
Lead Time
- YuMi IRB 140008 wks
- Nextage—
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Switzerland | Japan |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2009 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $30,417–$56,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 0.5 kg | 1.5 kg |
| Robot Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 210 kg | 28 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 2.5 m/s | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 500 mm | 1,450 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 7 | 15 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.02 mm | ±0.03 mm |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor, ceiling, wall | floor |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP67 | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO/TS 15066, CE | ISO10218 |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | Yes | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Setup Time (values differ) | 4 hrs | — |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | teach_pendant, code_python | code_ros |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | EtherCAT, Profinet, EtherNet/IP | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $30,417–$56,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Warranty (values differ) | 2 yrs | — |
| Lead Time (values differ) | 8 wks | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Duty Cycle, Time to Redeploy, No-Code Capable, Offline Programming, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month
ROI Comparison
Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.
Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | YuMi IRB 14000 | Nextage |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $43,209 | No price |
| Payback period | 10.4 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $206,792 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +479% | — |
Nextage has no listed price, so payback can't be computed. Contact the manufacturer for a quote.
Estimates labor-cost displacement only — not a full total cost of ownership. Actual ROI depends on integration, maintenance, training, downtime, and task fit. Converted currencies are indicative; USD is the price of record.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes YuMi IRB 14000 and Nextage?
YuMi IRB 14000 is made by ABB, based in CH. Nextage is made by Kawada Industries, based in JP.
How do YuMi IRB 14000 and Nextage compare on the Robo Index?
YuMi IRB 14000 grades AA on the Robo Index. Nextage grades AA. The Robo Index is a credibility grade (AAA … C) that blends commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of YuMi IRB 14000 compare to Nextage?
YuMi IRB 14000 has a reach of 500 mm. Nextage has a reach of 1450 mm.
Are YuMi IRB 14000 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 YuMi IRB 14000 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.
Going deeper — picking the right robot
Cobot TCO and Payback Math: Hardware, EOAT, and Zero-Fencing Savings
6 min readCollaborative Robots
Cobot Vendor Red Flags: Questions That Filter Out the Marketing
9 min readCollaborative Robots
Running a Cobot Pilot in a Manual Production Line
9 min readCollaborative Robots
Build vs buy vs lease: which model fits a first deployment
8 min readChoosing Your First Robot
The hidden specs vendors hope you'll miss
10 min readReading the Spec Sheet
Want to be notified when specs or pricing change for these robots? Drop your email.
Other comparisons
About this comparison
YuMi IRB 14000 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 Robo Index is calculated.