Busiweier FR3 Collaborative Robot Arm vs Nextage
Side-by-side comparison of Busiweier FR3 Collaborative Robot Arm (Suzhou Busiweier Intelligent Technology 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
- Busiweier FR3 Collaborative Robot ArmChina
- NextageJapan
Year First Available
- Busiweier FR3 Collaborative Robot Arm—
- Nextage2009
Verified Deployments
- Busiweier FR3 Collaborative Robot Arm0 Deployments
- Nextage0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Busiweier FR3 Collaborative Robot Arm$6,099 USD
- NextageContact for quote
Availability Status
- Busiweier FR3 Collaborative Robot ArmACTIVE
- NextageACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- Busiweier FR3 Collaborative Robot Arm—
- Nextage1.5 kg
Reach
- Busiweier FR3 Collaborative Robot Arm—
- Nextage1,450 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- Busiweier FR3 Collaborative Robot Arm6
- Nextage15
Repeatability
- Busiweier FR3 Collaborative Robot Arm—
- Nextage±0.03 mm
Robot Weight
- Busiweier FR3 Collaborative Robot Arm—
- Nextage28 kg
Mounting Options
- Busiweier FR3 Collaborative Robot Armfloor, ceiling, wall, any orientation
- Nextagefloor
Safety
Safety Rating
- Busiweier FR3 Collaborative Robot Arm—
- NextageISO10218
Force/Torque Sensing
- Busiweier FR3 Collaborative Robot Arm—
- Nextagenone
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- Busiweier FR3 Collaborative Robot ArmYes
- Nextage—
Programming Interface
- Busiweier FR3 Collaborative Robot Armteach_pendant, no_code_gui, code_python, code_ros
- Nextagecode_ros
End-Effector
Wrist Power Supply
- Busiweier FR3 Collaborative Robot Arm24V/1.5A
- Nextage—
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- Busiweier FR3 Collaborative Robot ArmC#, C++, Python, Java
- Nextage—
ROS Compatible
- Busiweier FR3 Collaborative Robot ArmYes
- NextageYes
Fieldbus Protocols
- Busiweier FR3 Collaborative Robot ArmModbus TCP, Modbus RTU, Profinet, TCP/IP
- Nextage—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Busiweier FR3 Collaborative Robot Arm$6,099 USD
- NextageContact for quote
Warranty
- Busiweier FR3 Collaborative Robot Arm1 yrs
- Nextage—
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| 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) | $6,099 USD | Contact for quote |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | — | 1.5 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | — | 1,450 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 15 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | — | ±0.03 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | — | 28 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor, ceiling, wall, any orientation | floor |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | — | ISO10218 |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | — | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | teach_pendant, no_code_gui, code_python, code_ros | code_ros |
| End-Effector | ||
| Wrist Power Supply (values differ) | 24V/1.5A | — |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | C#, C++, Python, Java | — |
| ROS Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | Modbus TCP, Modbus RTU, Profinet, TCP/IP | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $6,099 USD | Contact for quote |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Max TCP Speed, IP Rating, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Duty Cycle, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, Offline Programming, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month, Lead Time
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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 | Busiweier FR3 Collaborative Robot Arm | Nextage |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $6,099 | No price |
| Payback period | 1.5 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $243,901 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +3999% | — |
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 Busiweier FR3 Collaborative Robot Arm and Nextage?
Busiweier FR3 Collaborative Robot Arm is made by Suzhou Busiweier Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN. Nextage is made by Kawada Industries, based in JP.
How do Busiweier FR3 Collaborative Robot Arm and Nextage compare on the Robo Index?
Busiweier FR3 Collaborative Robot Arm 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.
How does the reach of Busiweier FR3 Collaborative Robot Arm compare to Nextage?
Busiweier FR3 Collaborative Robot Arm has a reach of 622 mm. Nextage has a reach of 1450 mm.
Are Busiweier FR3 Collaborative Robot Arm 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 Busiweier FR3 Collaborative Robot Arm 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
Busiweier FR3 Collaborative Robot Arm 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.