CR616 Collaborative Robot Arm vs Nextage
Side-by-side comparison of CR616 Collaborative Robot Arm (Huazhong CNC) and Nextage (Kawada Industries) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- CR616 Collaborative Robot ArmChina
- NextageJapan
Year First Available
- CR616 Collaborative Robot Arm—
- Nextage2009
Verified Deployments
- CR616 Collaborative Robot Arm0 Deployments
- Nextage0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- CR616 Collaborative Robot ArmACTIVE
- NextageACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- CR616 Collaborative Robot Arm—
- Nextage1,450 mm
Repeatability
- CR616 Collaborative Robot Arm—
- Nextage±0.03 mm
Payload
- CR616 Collaborative Robot Arm—
- Nextage1.5 kg
Degrees of Freedom
- CR616 Collaborative Robot Arm—
- Nextage15
Robot Weight
- CR616 Collaborative Robot Arm—
- Nextage28 kg
Mounting Options
- CR616 Collaborative Robot Arm—
- Nextagefloor
Safety
Safety Rating
- CR616 Collaborative Robot Arm—
- NextageISO10218
Force/Torque Sensing
- CR616 Collaborative Robot ArmYes
- Nextagenone
Ease of Use
Programming Interface
- CR616 Collaborative Robot Armdrag_and_drop, code_ros
- Nextagecode_ros
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- CR616 Collaborative Robot ArmYes
- NextageYes
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | 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 | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | — | 1,450 mm |
| Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | — | ±0.03 mm |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | — | 1.5 kg |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | — | 15 |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | — | 28 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | — | floor |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | — | ISO10218 |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | Yes | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Programming Interface (values differ) | drag_and_drop, code_ros | code_ros |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible | Yes | 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, IP Rating, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Duty Cycle, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, No-Code Capable, Offline Programming, 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 | CR616 Collaborative Robot Arm | Nextage |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
CR616 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 CR616 Collaborative Robot Arm and Nextage?
CR616 Collaborative Robot Arm is made by Huazhong CNC, based in CN. Nextage is made by Kawada Industries, based in JP.
How do CR616 Collaborative Robot Arm and Nextage compare on the Robo Index?
CR616 Collaborative Robot Arm 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.
Are CR616 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 CR616 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
CR616 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.