AUBO-i20 vs Nextage

Side-by-side comparison of AUBO-i20 (AUBO Robotics) and Nextage (Kawada Industries) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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AUBO-i2065.8

Nextage72.0

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

AUBO-i20China
NextageJapan

Year First Available

AUBO-i202022
Nextage2009

Verified Deployments

AUBO-i200 Deployments
Nextage0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Availability Status

AUBO-i20ACTIVE
NextageACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Reach

AUBO-i201,650 mm
Nextage1,450 mm

Repeatability

AUBO-i20±0.1 mm
Nextage±0.03 mm

Payload

AUBO-i2020 kg
Nextage1.5 kg

IP Rating

AUBO-i20IP54
Nextage—

Degrees of Freedom

AUBO-i206
Nextage15

Max TCP Speed

AUBO-i202.6 m/s
Nextage—

Robot Weight

AUBO-i2063.7 kg
Nextage28 kg

Mounting Options

AUBO-i20Any
Nextagefloor

Safety

Safety Rating

AUBO-i20CE
NextageISO10218

Force/Torque Sensing

AUBO-i20software only
Nextagenone

Duty Cycle

AUBO-i2024 7 continuous
Nextage—

Ease of Use

No-Code Capable

AUBO-i20Yes
Nextage—

Offline Programming

AUBO-i20Yes
Nextage—

Programming Interface

AUBO-i20proprietary_app
Nextagecode_ros

End-Effector

Tool Flange Standard

AUBO-i20iso 9283 compatible
Nextage—

Wrist Power Supply

AUBO-i2024V (0.8A), 0V/12V/24V
Nextage—

Software & Connectivity

SDK Languages

AUBO-i20Python, C++
Nextage—

ROS Compatible

AUBO-i20Yes
NextageYes

Fieldbus Protocols

AUBO-i20Ethernet, ModBus-RTU/TCP, Profinet (optional)
Nextage—

Digital Twin Support

AUBO-i20Yes
Nextage—

Commercial

Warranty

AUBO-i203 yrs
Nextage—

	AUBO-i20cobotAUBO Robotics 65.8Robo Score	NextagecobotKawada Industries 72.0Robo Score
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country (values differ)	China	Japan
Year First Available (values differ)	2022	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)	1,650 mm	1,450 mm
Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ)	±0.1 mm	±0.03 mm
Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ)	20 kg	1.5 kg
IP Rating (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ)	IP54	—
Degrees of Freedom (values differ)	6	15
Max TCP Speed (values differ)	2.6 m/s	—
Robot Weight (values differ)	63.7 kg	28 kg
Mounting Options (values differ)	Any	floor
Safety
Safety Rating (values differ)	CE	ISO10218
Force/Torque Sensing (values differ)	software only	none
Duty Cycle (values differ)	24 7 continuous	—
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable (values differ)	Yes	—
Offline Programming (values differ)	Yes	—
Programming Interface (values differ)	proprietary_app	code_ros
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard (values differ)	iso 9283 compatible	—
Wrist Power Supply (values differ)	24V (0.8A), 0V/12V/24V	—
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages (values differ)	Python, C++	—
ROS Compatible	Yes	Yes
Fieldbus Protocols (values differ)	Ethernet, ModBus-RTU/TCP, Profinet (optional)	—
Digital Twin Support (values differ)	Yes	—
Commercial
Warranty (values differ)	3 yrs	—

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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Price, Battery / Shift Runtime, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, MTBF, Path Accuracy, Price (USD), CaaS / Month, Lead Time

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Hours / day

Labor $/hr (USD)

Days / year

Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000

Metric	AUBO-i20	Nextage
Investment	No price	No price
Payback period	—	—
Net savings (5 yr)	—	—
ROI (5 yr)	—	—

AUBO-i20, 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 AUBO-i20 and Nextage?

AUBO-i20 is made by AUBO Robotics, based in CN. Nextage is made by Kawada Industries, based in JP.

When were AUBO-i20 and Nextage launched?

AUBO-i20 launched in 2022. Nextage launched in 2009.

How do AUBO-i20 and Nextage compare on the Robo Score?

AUBO-i20 scores 65.8 on the Robo Score. Nextage scores 72.0. The Robo Score is a 0–100 credibility figure blending commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.

How does the reach of AUBO-i20 compare to Nextage?

AUBO-i20 has a reach of 1650 mm. Nextage has a reach of 1450 mm.

Are AUBO-i20 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 AUBO-i20 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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AUBO-i20 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 Score is calculated.