Cobot Palletizer and Pallet Wrapper vs Nextage
Side-by-side comparison of Cobot Palletizer and Pallet Wrapper (Qingdao Ausense Packing Equipment 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
- Cobot Palletizer and Pallet WrapperChina
- NextageJapan
Year First Available
- Cobot Palletizer and Pallet Wrapper2026
- Nextage2009
Verified Deployments
- Cobot Palletizer and Pallet Wrapper0 Deployments
- Nextage0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Cobot Palletizer and Pallet Wrapper$20,000 USD
- NextageContact for quote
Availability Status
- Cobot Palletizer and Pallet WrapperACTIVE
- NextageACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- Cobot Palletizer and Pallet Wrapper500 kg
- Nextage28 kg
Payload
- Cobot Palletizer and Pallet Wrapper500 kg
- Nextage1.5 kg
Reach
- Cobot Palletizer and Pallet Wrapper1,680 mm
- Nextage1,450 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- Cobot Palletizer and Pallet Wrapper6
- Nextage15
Repeatability
- Cobot Palletizer and Pallet Wrapper±0.05 mm
- Nextage±0.03 mm
Mounting Options
- Cobot Palletizer and Pallet Wrapperfloor
- Nextagefloor
IP Rating
- Cobot Palletizer and Pallet WrapperIP53
- Nextage—
Safety
Safety Rating
- Cobot Palletizer and Pallet WrapperCE, ISO
- NextageISO10218
Force/Torque Sensing
- Cobot Palletizer and Pallet Wrappernone
- Nextagenone
Duty Cycle
- Cobot Palletizer and Pallet Wrapper24 7 continuous
- Nextage—
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- Cobot Palletizer and Pallet WrapperYes
- Nextage—
Programming Interface
- Cobot Palletizer and Pallet Wrapperproprietary_app
- Nextagecode_ros
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- Cobot Palletizer and Pallet Wrapperproprietary
- Nextage—
Tool Changer Support
- Cobot Palletizer and Pallet Wrappermanual
- Nextage—
Integrated F/T Sensor
- Cobot Palletizer and Pallet WrapperYes
- Nextage—
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- Cobot Palletizer and Pallet Wrapper—
- NextageYes
Fieldbus Protocols
- Cobot Palletizer and Pallet WrapperEtherCAT
- Nextage—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Cobot Palletizer and Pallet Wrapper$20,000 USD
- NextageContact for quote
Warranty
- Cobot Palletizer and Pallet Wrapper1 yrs
- Nextage—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | Japan |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2026 | 2009 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $20,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 500 kg | 28 kg |
| Payload (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 500 kg | 1.5 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,680 mm | 1,450 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 15 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.05 mm | ±0.03 mm |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor | floor |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP53 | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | CE, ISO | ISO10218 |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | 24 7 continuous | — |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | proprietary_app | code_ros |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | proprietary | — |
| Tool Changer Support (values differ) | manual | — |
| Integrated F/T Sensor (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | EtherCAT | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $20,000 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, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, Offline Programming, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month, 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 | Cobot Palletizer and Pallet Wrapper | Nextage |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $20,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 4.8 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $230,000 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +1150% | — |
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 Palletizer and Pallet Wrapper and Nextage?
Cobot Palletizer and Pallet Wrapper is made by Qingdao Ausense Packing Equipment Co., Ltd., based in CN. Nextage is made by Kawada Industries, based in JP.
When were Cobot Palletizer and Pallet Wrapper and Nextage launched?
Cobot Palletizer and Pallet Wrapper launched in 2026. Nextage launched in 2009.
How do Cobot Palletizer and Pallet Wrapper and Nextage compare on the Robo Index?
Cobot Palletizer and Pallet Wrapper grades BBB 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 Palletizer and Pallet Wrapper compare to Nextage?
Cobot Palletizer and Pallet Wrapper has a reach of 1680 mm. Nextage has a reach of 1450 mm.
Are Cobot Palletizer and Pallet Wrapper 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 Palletizer and Pallet Wrapper 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
Cobot Palletizer and Pallet Wrapper 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.