AP002 Air Nippers Modules vs Nextage
Side-by-side comparison of AP002 Air Nippers Modules (ACY Automation Inc.) and Nextage (Kawada Industries) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AP002 Air Nippers ModulesTaiwan
- NextageJapan
Year First Available
- AP002 Air Nippers Modules—
- Nextage2009
Verified Deployments
- AP002 Air Nippers Modules0 Deployments
- Nextage0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- AP002 Air Nippers ModulesACTIVE
- NextageACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Repeatability
- AP002 Air Nippers Modules—
- Nextage±0.03 mm
IP Rating
- AP002 Air Nippers ModulesIP66
- Nextage—
Reach
- AP002 Air Nippers Modules—
- Nextage1,450 mm
Payload
- AP002 Air Nippers Modules—
- Nextage1.5 kg
Degrees of Freedom
- AP002 Air Nippers Modules—
- Nextage15
Robot Weight
- AP002 Air Nippers Modules—
- Nextage28 kg
Mounting Options
- AP002 Air Nippers Modules—
- Nextagefloor
Safety
Safety Rating
- AP002 Air Nippers Modules—
- NextageISO10218
Force/Torque Sensing
- AP002 Air Nippers Modules—
- Nextagenone
Ease of Use
Programming Interface
- AP002 Air Nippers Modules—
- Nextagecode_ros
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- AP002 Air Nippers Modules—
- NextageYes
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Taiwan | 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 | ||
| Repeatability (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | — | ±0.03 mm |
| IP Rating (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | IP66 | — |
| Reach (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | — | 1,450 mm |
| Payload (values differ) | — | 1.5 kg |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | — | 15 |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | — | 28 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | — | floor |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | — | ISO10218 |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | — | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Programming Interface (values differ) | — | code_ros |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | — | Yes |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Price, 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, Fieldbus Protocols, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, Price (USD), CaaS / Month, Warranty, Lead Time
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 | AP002 Air Nippers Modules | Nextage |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
AP002 Air Nippers Modules, Nextage have 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 AP002 Air Nippers Modules and Nextage?
AP002 Air Nippers Modules is made by ACY Automation Inc., based in TW. Nextage is made by Kawada Industries, based in JP.
How do AP002 Air Nippers Modules and Nextage compare on the Robo Index?
AP002 Air Nippers Modules grades BB 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.
Are AP002 Air Nippers Modules 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 AP002 Air Nippers Modules 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
AP002 Air Nippers Modules 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.