Collaboration Robot vs Nextage
Side-by-side comparison of Collaboration Robot (Suzhou Veichi Electric 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
- Collaboration Robot—
- NextageJapan
Year First Available
- Collaboration Robot—
- Nextage2009
Verified Deployments
- Collaboration Robot0 Deployments
- Nextage0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- Collaboration RobotACTIVE
- NextageACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- Collaboration Robot30 kg
- Nextage1.5 kg
Robot Weight
- Collaboration Robot154 kg
- Nextage28 kg
Reach
- Collaboration Robot1,800 mm
- Nextage1,450 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- Collaboration Robot—
- Nextage15
Repeatability
- Collaboration Robot±0.1 mm
- Nextage±0.03 mm
Mounting Options
- Collaboration Robotany angle
- Nextagefloor
IP Rating
- Collaboration RobotIP54
- Nextage—
Safety
Safety Rating
- Collaboration RobotEN ISO13849-1 Cat 3 + EN ISO10218-1 + European Union CE certification
- NextageISO10218
Force/Torque Sensing
- Collaboration Robotnone
- Nextagenone
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- Collaboration RobotNo
- Nextage—
Offline Programming
- Collaboration RobotNo
- Nextage—
Programming Interface
- Collaboration Robotdrag teaching, graphic pages
- Nextagecode_ros
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- Collaboration Robot—
- NextageYes
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | Japan |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 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) | 30 kg | 1.5 kg |
| Robot Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 154 kg | 28 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,800 mm | 1,450 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | — | 15 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.1 mm | ±0.03 mm |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | any angle | floor |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP54 | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | EN ISO13849-1 Cat 3 + EN ISO10218-1 + European Union CE certification | ISO10218 |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | No | — |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | No | — |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | drag teaching, graphic pages | code_ros |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | — | Yes |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Price, Battery / Shift Runtime, Max TCP Speed, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Duty Cycle, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, Fieldbus Protocols, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, Price (USD), 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 | Collaboration Robot | Nextage |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
Collaboration Robot, 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.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes Collaboration Robot and Nextage?
Collaboration Robot is made by Suzhou Veichi Electric Co., Ltd.. Nextage is made by Kawada Industries, based in JP.
How do Collaboration Robot and Nextage compare on the Robo Index?
Collaboration Robot 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.
Are Collaboration Robot 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 Collaboration Robot 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
Collaboration Robot 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.