CR-0709 vs Nextage

Side-by-side comparison of CR-0709 (Jiangsu Thinkmotion Intelligent Machine Technology Co., Ltd.) and Nextage (Kawada Industries) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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CR-0709A

NextageAA

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

CR-0709—
NextageJapan

Year First Available

CR-07092014
Nextage2009

Verified Deployments

CR-07090 Deployments
Nextage0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

CR-0709$22,199 USD
NextageContact for quote

Availability Status

CR-0709ACTIVE
NextageACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Reach

CR-0709990 mm
Nextage1,450 mm

Repeatability

CR-0709±0.02 mm
Nextage±0.03 mm

Payload

CR-07097 kg
Nextage1.5 kg

IP Rating

CR-0709IP54
Nextage—

Degrees of Freedom

CR-07096
Nextage15

Max TCP Speed

CR-07093 m/s
Nextage—

Robot Weight

CR-070924.5 kg
Nextage28 kg

Mounting Options

CR-0709—
Nextagefloor

Safety

Safety Rating

CR-0709ISO 13849, ISO/TS 15066
NextageISO10218

Force/Torque Sensing

CR-0709none
Nextagenone

Ease of Use

No-Code Capable

CR-0709Yes
Nextage—

Offline Programming

CR-0709No
Nextage—

Programming Interface

CR-0709graphical user interface, drag to teach
Nextagecode_ros

Software & Connectivity

ROS Compatible

CR-0709—
NextageYes

Fieldbus Protocols

CR-0709TCP/IP, Modbus, Wi-Fi
Nextage—

Commercial

Price (USD)

CR-0709$22,199 USD
NextageContact for quote

	CR-0709cobotJiangsu Thinkmotion Intelligent Machine Technology Co., Ltd. ARobo Index	NextagecobotKawada Industries AARobo Index
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country (values differ)	—	Japan
Year First Available (values differ)	2014	2009
Verified Deployments	0 Deployments	0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price (values differ)	$22,199 USD	Contact for quote
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Arm Mechanics
Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ)	990 mm	1,450 mm
Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ)	±0.02 mm	±0.03 mm
Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ)	7 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)	3 m/s	—
Robot Weight (values differ)	24.5 kg	28 kg
Mounting Options (values differ)	—	floor
Safety
Safety Rating (values differ)	ISO 13849, ISO/TS 15066	ISO10218
Force/Torque Sensing	none	none
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable (values differ)	Yes	—
Offline Programming (values differ)	No	—
Programming Interface (values differ)	graphical user interface, drag to teach	code_ros
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible (values differ)	—	Yes
Fieldbus Protocols (values differ)	TCP/IP, Modbus, Wi-Fi	—
Commercial
Price (USD) (values differ)	$22,199 USD	Contact for quote

Insufficient data for full comparison

The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, 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, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month, Warranty, Lead Time

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Hours / day

Labor $/hr (USD)

Days / year

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

Metric	CR-0709	Nextage
Investment	$22,199	No price
Payback period	5.3 mo	—
Net savings (5 yr)	$227,801	—
ROI (5 yr)	+1026%	—

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 CR-0709 and Nextage?

CR-0709 is made by Jiangsu Thinkmotion Intelligent Machine Technology Co., Ltd.. Nextage is made by Kawada Industries, based in JP.

When were CR-0709 and Nextage launched?

CR-0709 launched in 2014. Nextage launched in 2009.

How do CR-0709 and Nextage compare on the Robo Index?

CR-0709 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 CR-0709 compare to Nextage?

CR-0709 has a reach of 1300 mm. Nextage has a reach of 1450 mm.

Are CR-0709 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 CR-0709 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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CR-0709 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.