CRX-30iA vs Nextage

Side-by-side comparison of CRX-30iA (FANUC) and Nextage (Kawada Industries) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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CRX-30iAA

NextageAA

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

CRX-30iAJapan
NextageJapan

Year First Available

CRX-30iA2021
Nextage2009

Verified Deployments

CRX-30iA0 Deployments
Nextage0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

CRX-30iA$60,868–$67,989 USD
NextageContact for quote

Availability Status

CRX-30iAACTIVE
NextageACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Robot Weight

CRX-30iA135 kg
Nextage28 kg

Max TCP Speed

CRX-30iA2 m/s
Nextage—

Payload

CRX-30iA30 kg
Nextage1.5 kg

Reach

CRX-30iA1,756 mm
Nextage1,450 mm

Degrees of Freedom

CRX-30iA6
Nextage15

Repeatability

CRX-30iA±0.05 mm
Nextage±0.03 mm

Mounting Options

CRX-30iAfloor, ceiling, angle
Nextagefloor

IP Rating

CRX-30iAIP67
Nextage—

Safety

Safety Rating

CRX-30iAISO/TS 15066
NextageISO10218

Force/Torque Sensing

CRX-30iAintegrated wrist ft
Nextagenone

Ease of Use

No-Code Capable

CRX-30iAYes
Nextage—

Offline Programming

CRX-30iAYes
Nextage—

Programming Interface

CRX-30iAFANUC programming interface with drag and drop technology
Nextagecode_ros

Software & Connectivity

ROS Compatible

CRX-30iA—
NextageYes

Commercial

Price (USD)

CRX-30iA$60,868–$67,989 USD
NextageContact for quote

Warranty

CRX-30iA8 yrs
Nextage—

Lead Time

CRX-30iA8 wks
Nextage—

	CRX-30iAcobotFANUC ARobo Index	NextagecobotKawada Industries AARobo Index
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country	Japan	Japan
Year First Available (values differ)	2021	2009
Verified Deployments	0 Deployments	0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price (values differ)	$60,868–$67,989 USD	Contact for quote
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ)	135 kg	28 kg
Max TCP Speed (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ)	2 m/s	—
Payload (values differ)	30 kg	1.5 kg
Reach (values differ)	1,756 mm	1,450 mm
Degrees of Freedom (values differ)	6	15
Repeatability (values differ)	±0.05 mm	±0.03 mm
Mounting Options (values differ)	floor, ceiling, angle	floor
IP Rating (values differ)	IP67	—
Safety
Safety Rating (values differ)	ISO/TS 15066	ISO10218
Force/Torque Sensing (values differ)	integrated wrist ft	none
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable (values differ)	Yes	—
Offline Programming (values differ)	Yes	—
Programming Interface (values differ)	FANUC programming interface with drag and drop technology	code_ros
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible (values differ)	—	Yes
Commercial
Price (USD) (values differ)	$60,868–$67,989 USD	Contact for quote
Warranty (values differ)	8 yrs	—
Lead Time (values differ)	8 wks	—

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

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ROI Comparison

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Robots (fleet)

Hours / day

Labor $/hr (USD)

Days / year

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

Metric	CRX-30iA	Nextage
Investment	$64,428	No price
Payback period	15.5 mo	—
Net savings (5 yr)	$185,572	—
ROI (5 yr)	+288%	—

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 CRX-30iA and Nextage?

CRX-30iA is made by FANUC, based in JP. Nextage is made by Kawada Industries, based in JP.

When were CRX-30iA and Nextage launched?

CRX-30iA launched in 2021. Nextage launched in 2009.

How do CRX-30iA and Nextage compare on the Robo Index?

CRX-30iA 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-30iA compare to Nextage?

CRX-30iA has a reach of 1889 mm. Nextage has a reach of 1450 mm.

Are CRX-30iA 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-30iA 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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CRX-30iA 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.