AE3-401S vs Nextage
Side-by-side comparison of AE3-401S (AE Robotics Co., Ltd.) and Nextage (Kawada Industries) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AE3-401SChina
- NextageJapan
Year First Available
- AE3-401S—
- Nextage2009
Verified Deployments
- AE3-401S0 Deployments
- Nextage0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- AE3-401S$13,000 USD
- NextageContact for quote
Availability Status
- AE3-401SACTIVE
- NextageACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Repeatability
- AE3-401S±0.02 mm
- Nextage±0.03 mm
IP Rating
- AE3-401SIP65
- Nextage—
Reach
- AE3-401S500 mm
- Nextage1,450 mm
Payload
- AE3-401S3 kg
- Nextage1.5 kg
Degrees of Freedom
- AE3-401S4
- Nextage15
Robot Weight
- AE3-401S11.2 kg
- Nextage28 kg
Mounting Options
- AE3-401Stable, workstation
- Nextagefloor
Safety
Safety Rating
- AE3-401SISO/TS 15066
- NextageISO10218
Force/Torque Sensing
- AE3-401Snone
- Nextagenone
Ease of Use
Programming Interface
- AE3-401Steach_pendant
- Nextagecode_ros
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- AE3-401S—
- NextageYes
Fieldbus Protocols
- AE3-401SEthercat, Profinet, Ethernet
- Nextage—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- AE3-401S$13,000 USD
- NextageContact for quote
Warranty
- AE3-401S1 yrs
- Nextage—
Lead Time
- AE3-401S1 wks
- Nextage—
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | Japan |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2009 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $13,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Repeatability (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | ±0.02 mm | ±0.03 mm |
| IP Rating (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | IP65 | — |
| Reach (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | 500 mm | 1,450 mm |
| Payload (values differ) | 3 kg | 1.5 kg |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 4 | 15 |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 11.2 kg | 28 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | table, workstation | floor |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO/TS 15066 | ISO10218 |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Programming Interface (values differ) | teach_pendant | code_ros |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | Ethercat, Profinet, Ethernet | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $13,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | — |
| Lead Time (values differ) | 1 wks | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Max TCP Speed, 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, 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 | AE3-401S | Nextage |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $13,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 3.1 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $237,000 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +1823% | — |
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.
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Frequently asked
Who makes AE3-401S and Nextage?
AE3-401S is made by AE Robotics Co., Ltd., based in CN. Nextage is made by Kawada Industries, based in JP.
How do AE3-401S and Nextage compare on the Robo Index?
AE3-401S grades A 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 AE3-401S compare to Nextage?
AE3-401S has a reach of 560 mm. Nextage has a reach of 1450 mm.
Are AE3-401S 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 AE3-401S 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
AE3-401S 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.