CRX-20iA/L vs Nextage
Side-by-side comparison of CRX-20iA/L (FANUC) and Nextage (Kawada Industries) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- CRX-20iA/LJapan

- NextageJapan

Year First Available
- CRX-20iA/L—

- Nextage2009

Verified Deployments
- CRX-20iA/L0 Deployments

- Nextage0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational
Price
- CRX-20iA/L$58,345 USD

- NextageContact for quote

Availability Status
- CRX-20iA/LACTIVE

- NextageACTIVE

Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- CRX-20iA/L41 kg

- Nextage28 kg

Max TCP Speed
- CRX-20iA/L1 m/s

- Nextage—

Payload
- CRX-20iA/L20 kg

- Nextage1.5 kg

Reach
- CRX-20iA/L1,418 mm

- Nextage1,450 mm

Degrees of Freedom
- CRX-20iA/L6

- Nextage15

Repeatability
- CRX-20iA/L±0.04 mm

- Nextage±0.03 mm

Mounting Options
- CRX-20iA/Lfloor, ceiling, wall, inverted

- Nextagefloor

IP Rating
- CRX-20iA/LIP67

- Nextage—

Safety
Safety Rating
- CRX-20iA/LISO/TS 15066

- NextageISO10218

Force/Torque Sensing
- CRX-20iA/Lnone

- Nextagenone

Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- CRX-20iA/LYes

- Nextage—

Offline Programming
- CRX-20iA/LNo

- Nextage—

Programming Interface
- CRX-20iA/Ldrag-and-drop programming

- Nextagecode_ros

Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- CRX-20iA/LNo

- NextageYes

Commercial
Price (USD)
- CRX-20iA/L$58,345 USD

- NextageContact for quote

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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | Japan | Japan |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2009 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $58,345 USD | Contact for quote |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 41 kg | 28 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 1 m/s | — |
| Payload (values differ) | 20 kg | 1.5 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,418 mm | 1,450 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 15 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.04 mm | ±0.03 mm |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor, ceiling, wall, inverted | floor |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP67 | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | 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) | drag-and-drop programming | code_ros |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $58,345 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, Fieldbus Protocols, 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 | CRX-20iA/L | Nextage |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $58,345 | No price |
| Payback period | 14.0 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $191,655 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +328% | — |
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 CRX-20iA/L and Nextage?
CRX-20iA/L is made by FANUC, based in JP. Nextage is made by Kawada Industries, based in JP.
How do CRX-20iA/L and Nextage compare on the Robo Index?
CRX-20iA/L 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 CRX-20iA/L compare to Nextage?
CRX-20iA/L has a reach of 1418 mm. Nextage has a reach of 1450 mm.
Are CRX-20iA/L 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 CRX-20iA/L 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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Cobot TCO and Payback Math: Hardware, EOAT, and Zero-Fencing Savings
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Cobot Vendor Red Flags: Questions That Filter Out the Marketing
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About this comparison
CRX-20iA/L 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.