Collaborative Robot Arm vs Nextage
Side-by-side comparison of Collaborative Robot Arm (Advanced Robotics) and Nextage (Kawada Industries) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Collaborative Robot Arm—
- NextageJapan
Year First Available
- Collaborative Robot Arm2023
- Nextage2009
Verified Deployments
- Collaborative Robot Arm0 Deployments
- Nextage0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- Collaborative Robot ArmACTIVE
- NextageACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- Collaborative Robot Arm13.8 kg
- Nextage28 kg
Max TCP Speed
- Collaborative Robot Arm1.5 m/s
- Nextage—
Payload
- Collaborative Robot Arm3 kg
- Nextage1.5 kg
Reach
- Collaborative Robot Arm705 mm
- Nextage1,450 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- Collaborative Robot Arm6
- Nextage15
Repeatability
- Collaborative Robot Arm±0.03 mm
- Nextage±0.03 mm
Mounting Options
- Collaborative Robot Armfloor, ceiling, wall, inverted
- Nextagefloor
IP Rating
- Collaborative Robot ArmIP67
- Nextage—
Safety
Safety Rating
- Collaborative Robot ArmEEN ISO 13849-1, Cat.3, PL d, EN ISO 10218-1, and EU CE marking requirements
- NextageISO10218
Force/Torque Sensing
- Collaborative Robot Armintegrated wrist ft
- Nextagenone
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- Collaborative Robot Arm1 hrs
- Nextage—
No-Code Capable
- Collaborative Robot ArmYes
- Nextage—
Offline Programming
- Collaborative Robot ArmNo
- Nextage—
Programming Interface
- Collaborative Robot ArmDirect teaching control and graphical interface
- Nextagecode_ros
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- Collaborative Robot ArmYes
- NextageYes
Fieldbus Protocols
- Collaborative Robot ArmEtherCAT, Profinet
- Nextage—
Commercial
Warranty
- Collaborative Robot Arm2 yrs
- Nextage—
Lead Time
- Collaborative Robot Arm4 wks
- Nextage—
| | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 13.8 kg | 28 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 1.5 m/s | — |
| Payload (values differ) | 3 kg | 1.5 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 705 mm | 1,450 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 15 |
| Repeatability | ±0.03 mm | ±0.03 mm |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor, ceiling, wall, inverted | floor |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP67 | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | EEN ISO 13849-1, Cat.3, PL d, EN ISO 10218-1, and EU CE marking requirements | ISO10218 |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | integrated wrist ft | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Setup Time (values differ) | 1 hrs | — |
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | No | — |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | Direct teaching control and graphical interface | code_ros |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | EtherCAT, Profinet | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Warranty (values differ) | 2 yrs | — |
| Lead Time (values differ) | 4 wks | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Price, Battery / Shift Runtime, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Duty Cycle, Time to Redeploy, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, Price (USD), CaaS / Month
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 | Collaborative Robot Arm | Nextage |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
Collaborative Robot Arm, 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.
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Frequently asked
Who makes Collaborative Robot Arm and Nextage?
Collaborative Robot Arm is made by Advanced Robotics. Nextage is made by Kawada Industries, based in JP.
When were Collaborative Robot Arm and Nextage launched?
Collaborative Robot Arm launched in 2023. Nextage launched in 2009.
How do Collaborative Robot Arm and Nextage compare on the Robo Index?
Collaborative Robot Arm 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 Collaborative Robot Arm compare to Nextage?
Collaborative Robot Arm has a reach of 1300 mm. Nextage has a reach of 1450 mm.
Are 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 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
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.