COBOTTA vs Nextage
Side-by-side comparison of COBOTTA (DENSO) and Nextage (Kawada Industries) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- COBOTTAJapan
- NextageJapan
Year First Available
- COBOTTA2017
- Nextage2009
Verified Deployments
- COBOTTA0 Deployments
- Nextage0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- COBOTTA$14,505–$16,500 USD
- NextageContact for quote
Availability Status
- COBOTTAACTIVE
- NextageACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- COBOTTA0.5 kg
- Nextage1.5 kg
Max TCP Speed
- COBOTTA2.5 m/s
- Nextage—
IP Rating
- COBOTTAIP54
- Nextage—
Reach
- COBOTTA342 mm
- Nextage1,450 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- COBOTTA6
- Nextage15
Repeatability
- COBOTTA±0.03 mm
- Nextage±0.03 mm
Robot Weight
- COBOTTA11 kg
- Nextage28 kg
Mounting Options
- COBOTTAfloor, ceiling, wall
- Nextagefloor
Safety
Safety Rating
- COBOTTAISO 10218-1:2011, ISO 13849-1:2015, ISO/TS 15066:2016, IEC 60204-1:2016/A1:2021, EN 61000-6-7:2015
- NextageISO10218
Force/Torque Sensing
- COBOTTAjoint level all
- Nextagenone
TCP Speed (Collaborative)
- COBOTTA2 m/s
- Nextage—
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- COBOTTAYes
- Nextage—
Offline Programming
- COBOTTAYes
- Nextage—
Programming Interface
- COBOTTAteach_pendant, drag_and_drop
- Nextagecode_ros
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- COBOTTAISO 9409-1-A50
- Nextage—
Integrated F/T Sensor
- COBOTTAYes
- Nextage—
Wrist Power Supply
- COBOTTA12 V and 24 V
- Nextage—
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- COBOTTAYes
- NextageYes
Fieldbus Protocols
- COBOTTAEtherCAT, ProfiNET, EtherNet IP
- Nextage—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- COBOTTA$14,505–$16,500 USD
- NextageContact for quote
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | Japan | Japan |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2017 | 2009 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $14,505–$16,500 USD | Contact for quote |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 0.5 kg | 1.5 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 2.5 m/s | — |
| IP Rating (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | IP54 | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 342 mm | 1,450 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 15 |
| Repeatability | ±0.03 mm | ±0.03 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 11 kg | 28 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor, ceiling, wall | floor |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO 10218-1:2011, ISO 13849-1:2015, ISO/TS 15066:2016, IEC 60204-1:2016/A1:2021, EN 61000-6-7:2015 | ISO10218 |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | joint level all | none |
| TCP Speed (Collaborative) (values differ) | 2 m/s | — |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | teach_pendant, drag_and_drop | code_ros |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | ISO 9409-1-A50 | — |
| Integrated F/T Sensor (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Wrist Power Supply (values differ) | 12 V and 24 V | — |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | EtherCAT, ProfiNET, EtherNet IP | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $14,505–$16,500 USD | Contact for quote |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Duty Cycle, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, Tool Changer Support, SDK Languages, Digital Twin Support, 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 | COBOTTA | Nextage |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $15,503 | No price |
| Payback period | 3.7 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $234,498 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +1513% | — |
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 COBOTTA and Nextage?
COBOTTA is made by DENSO, based in JP. Nextage is made by Kawada Industries, based in JP.
When were COBOTTA and Nextage launched?
COBOTTA launched in 2017. Nextage launched in 2009.
How do COBOTTA and Nextage compare on the Robo Index?
COBOTTA 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 COBOTTA compare to Nextage?
COBOTTA has a reach of 1066 mm. Nextage has a reach of 1450 mm.
Are COBOTTA 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 COBOTTA 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
COBOTTA 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.