AUBO-i5 vs Nextage
Side-by-side comparison of AUBO-i5 (AUBO Robotics) and Nextage (Kawada Industries) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AUBO-i5China
- NextageJapan
Year First Available
- AUBO-i5—
- Nextage2009
Verified Deployments
- AUBO-i50 Deployments
- Nextage0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- AUBO-i5$18,600–$24,840 USD
- NextageContact for quote
Availability Status
- AUBO-i5ACTIVE
- NextageACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Repeatability
- AUBO-i5±0.02 mm
- Nextage±0.03 mm
IP Rating
- AUBO-i5IP54
- Nextage—
Reach
- AUBO-i5886.5 mm
- Nextage1,450 mm
Payload
- AUBO-i55 kg
- Nextage1.5 kg
Degrees of Freedom
- AUBO-i56
- Nextage15
Max TCP Speed
- AUBO-i53.4 m/s
- Nextage—
Robot Weight
- AUBO-i524 kg
- Nextage28 kg
Mounting Options
- AUBO-i5ceiling, floor, wall
- Nextagefloor
Safety
Safety Rating
- AUBO-i5Cat3 PLd
- NextageISO10218
Force/Torque Sensing
- AUBO-i5joint level all
- Nextagenone
Safety I/O Pairs
- AUBO-i516
- Nextage—
Duty Cycle
- AUBO-i524 7 continuous
- Nextage—
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- AUBO-i50.5 hrs
- Nextage—
No-Code Capable
- AUBO-i5Yes
- Nextage—
Offline Programming
- AUBO-i5Yes
- Nextage—
Programming Interface
- AUBO-i5teach_pendant, drag_and_drop, proprietary_app
- Nextagecode_ros
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- AUBO-i5iso 9283
- Nextage—
Tool Changer Support
- AUBO-i5manual
- Nextage—
Integrated F/T Sensor
- AUBO-i5Yes
- Nextage—
Wrist Power Supply
- AUBO-i524V DC / 0V/12V/24V (0.8A)
- Nextage—
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- AUBO-i5C, C++, C#, Lua
- Nextage—
ROS Compatible
- AUBO-i5Yes
- NextageYes
Fieldbus Protocols
- AUBO-i5TCP/IP, Modbus-RTU, Modbus-TCP, Profinet
- Nextage—
Digital Twin Support
- AUBO-i5Yes
- Nextage—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- AUBO-i5$18,600–$24,840 USD
- NextageContact for quote
| | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | $18,600–$24,840 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) | IP54 | — |
| Reach (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | 886.5 mm | 1,450 mm |
| Payload (values differ) | 5 kg | 1.5 kg |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 15 |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | 3.4 m/s | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 24 kg | 28 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | ceiling, floor, wall | floor |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | Cat3 PLd | ISO10218 |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | joint level all | none |
| Safety I/O Pairs (values differ) | 16 | — |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | 24 7 continuous | — |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Setup Time (values differ) | 0.5 hrs | — |
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | teach_pendant, drag_and_drop, proprietary_app | code_ros |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | iso 9283 | — |
| Tool Changer Support (values differ) | manual | — |
| Integrated F/T Sensor (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Wrist Power Supply (values differ) | 24V DC / 0V/12V/24V (0.8A) | — |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | C, C++, C#, Lua | — |
| ROS Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | TCP/IP, Modbus-RTU, Modbus-TCP, Profinet | — |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $18,600–$24,840 USD | Contact for quote |
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, Time to Redeploy, MTBF, Path Accuracy, 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 | AUBO-i5 | Nextage |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $21,720 | No price |
| Payback period | 5.2 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $228,280 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +1051% | — |
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 AUBO-i5 and Nextage?
AUBO-i5 is made by AUBO Robotics, based in CN. Nextage is made by Kawada Industries, based in JP.
How do AUBO-i5 and Nextage compare on the Robo Index?
AUBO-i5 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 AUBO-i5 compare to Nextage?
AUBO-i5 has a reach of 886.5 mm. Nextage has a reach of 1450 mm.
Are AUBO-i5 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-i5 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
AUBO-i5 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.