AUBO-iS7 vs Nextage

Side-by-side comparison of AUBO-iS7 (AUBO Robotics) and Nextage (Kawada Industries) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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AUBO-iS7AA

NextageAA

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

AUBO-iS7China
NextageJapan

Year First Available

AUBO-iS72015
Nextage2009

Verified Deployments

AUBO-iS70 Deployments
Nextage0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Availability Status

AUBO-iS7ACTIVE
NextageACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Payload

AUBO-iS77 kg
Nextage1.5 kg

Robot Weight

AUBO-iS721.5 kg
Nextage28 kg

Max TCP Speed

AUBO-iS73.6 m/s
Nextage—

Reach

AUBO-iS7886.5 mm
Nextage1,450 mm

Degrees of Freedom

AUBO-iS76
Nextage15

Repeatability

AUBO-iS7±0.02 mm
Nextage±0.03 mm

Mounting Options

AUBO-iS7floor
Nextagefloor

IP Rating

AUBO-iS7IP54
Nextage—

Safety

Safety Rating

AUBO-iS7Cat3 PLd
NextageISO10218

Force/Torque Sensing

AUBO-iS7none
Nextagenone

Ease of Use

No-Code Capable

AUBO-iS7Yes
Nextage—

Offline Programming

AUBO-iS7Yes
Nextage—

Programming Interface

AUBO-iS7proprietary_app
Nextagecode_ros

End-Effector

Tool Flange Standard

AUBO-iS7iso 9283 compatible
Nextage—

Software & Connectivity

SDK Languages

AUBO-iS7Python, C++
Nextage—

ROS Compatible

AUBO-iS7Yes
NextageYes

Fieldbus Protocols

AUBO-iS7OPC UA (via hardware add-on)
Nextage—

Digital Twin Support

AUBO-iS7Yes
Nextage—

Commercial

Warranty

AUBO-iS73 yrs
Nextage—

	AUBO-iS7cobotAUBO Robotics AARobo Index	NextagecobotKawada Industries AARobo Index
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country (values differ)	China	Japan
Year First Available (values differ)	2015	2009
Verified Deployments	0 Deployments	0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Arm Mechanics
Payload (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ)	7 kg	1.5 kg
Robot Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ)	21.5 kg	28 kg
Max TCP Speed (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ)	3.6 m/s	—
Reach (values differ)	886.5 mm	1,450 mm
Degrees of Freedom (values differ)	6	15
Repeatability (values differ)	±0.02 mm	±0.03 mm
Mounting Options (values differ)	floor	floor
IP Rating (values differ)	IP54	—
Safety
Safety Rating (values differ)	Cat3 PLd	ISO10218
Force/Torque Sensing	none	none
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	—
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages (values differ)	Python, C++	—
ROS Compatible	Yes	Yes
Fieldbus Protocols (values differ)	OPC UA (via hardware add-on)	—
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, Duty Cycle, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, 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-iS7	Nextage
Investment	No price	No price
Payback period	—	—
Net savings (5 yr)	—	—
ROI (5 yr)	—	—

AUBO-iS7, 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-iS7 and Nextage?

AUBO-iS7 is made by AUBO Robotics, based in CN. Nextage is made by Kawada Industries, based in JP.

When were AUBO-iS7 and Nextage launched?

AUBO-iS7 launched in 2015. Nextage launched in 2009.

How do AUBO-iS7 and Nextage compare on the Robo Index?

AUBO-iS7 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 AUBO-iS7 compare to Nextage?

AUBO-iS7 has a reach of 886.5 mm. Nextage has a reach of 1450 mm.

Are AUBO-iS7 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-iS7 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-iS7 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.