Cobot 3000 vs Nextage

Side-by-side comparison of Cobot 3000 (Future Robotics Inc.) and Nextage (Kawada Industries) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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Cobot 3000A

NextageAA

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

Cobot 3000—
NextageJapan

Year First Available

Cobot 30002023
Nextage2009

Verified Deployments

Cobot 30000 Deployments
Nextage0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

Cobot 3000$5,000 USD
NextageContact for quote

Battery / Shift Runtime

Cobot 30008 hrs
Nextage—

Availability Status

Cobot 3000ACTIVE
NextageACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Reach

Cobot 30001,450 mm
Nextage1,450 mm

Repeatability

Cobot 3000±0.1 mm
Nextage±0.03 mm

Payload

Cobot 300010 kg
Nextage1.5 kg

IP Rating

Cobot 3000IP54
Nextage—

Degrees of Freedom

Cobot 30006
Nextage15

Max TCP Speed

Cobot 30002.5 m/s
Nextage—

Robot Weight

Cobot 300039 kg
Nextage28 kg

Mounting Options

Cobot 3000floor/ceiling/wall
Nextagefloor

Safety

Safety Rating

Cobot 3000SIL3, Pl-e, Cat.3 safety function
NextageISO10218

Force/Torque Sensing

Cobot 3000none
Nextagenone

Ease of Use

Programming Interface

Cobot 3000Manual / Remote Control / Contact Information
Nextagecode_ros

Software & Connectivity

ROS Compatible

Cobot 3000—
NextageYes

Commercial

Price (USD)

Cobot 3000$5,000 USD
NextageContact for quote

Lead Time

Cobot 30006 wks
Nextage—

	Cobot 3000cobotFuture Robotics Inc. ARobo Index	NextagecobotKawada Industries AARobo Index
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country (values differ)	—	Japan
Year First Available (values differ)	2023	2009
Verified Deployments	0 Deployments	0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price (values differ)	$5,000 USD	Contact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ)	8 hrs	—
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Arm Mechanics
Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers)	1,450 mm	1,450 mm
Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ)	±0.1 mm	±0.03 mm
Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ)	10 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)	2.5 m/s	—
Robot Weight (values differ)	39 kg	28 kg
Mounting Options (values differ)	floor/ceiling/wall	floor
Safety
Safety Rating (values differ)	SIL3, Pl-e, Cat.3 safety function	ISO10218
Force/Torque Sensing	none	none
Ease of Use
Programming Interface (values differ)	Manual / Remote Control / Contact Information	code_ros
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible (values differ)	—	Yes
Commercial
Price (USD) (values differ)	$5,000 USD	Contact for quote
Lead Time (values differ)	6 wks	—

Insufficient data for full comparison

The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: 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, CaaS / Month, Warranty

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Robots (fleet)

Hours / day

Labor $/hr (USD)

Days / year

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

Metric	Cobot 3000	Nextage
Investment	$5,000	No price
Payback period	1.2 mo	—
Net savings (5 yr)	$245,000	—
ROI (5 yr)	+4900%	—

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 Cobot 3000 and Nextage?

Cobot 3000 is made by Future Robotics Inc.. Nextage is made by Kawada Industries, based in JP.

When were Cobot 3000 and Nextage launched?

Cobot 3000 launched in 2023. Nextage launched in 2009.

How do Cobot 3000 and Nextage compare on the Robo Index?

Cobot 3000 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 Cobot 3000 compare to Nextage?

Cobot 3000 has a reach of 1300 mm. Nextage has a reach of 1450 mm.

Are Cobot 3000 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 Cobot 3000 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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Cobot 3000 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.