Denso Cobotta PRO 1300 vs Nextage
Side-by-side comparison of Denso Cobotta PRO 1300 (DENSO) and Nextage (Kawada Industries) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Denso Cobotta PRO 1300Japan
- NextageJapan
Year First Available
- Denso Cobotta PRO 1300—
- Nextage2009
Verified Deployments
- Denso Cobotta PRO 13000 Deployments
- Nextage0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- Denso Cobotta PRO 1300ACTIVE
- NextageACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- Denso Cobotta PRO 130012 kg
- Nextage1.5 kg
Robot Weight
- Denso Cobotta PRO 130041 kg
- Nextage28 kg
Max TCP Speed
- Denso Cobotta PRO 13002.5 m/s
- Nextage—
Reach
- Denso Cobotta PRO 13001,300 mm
- Nextage1,450 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- Denso Cobotta PRO 13006
- Nextage15
Repeatability
- Denso Cobotta PRO 1300±0.04 mm
- Nextage±0.03 mm
Mounting Options
- Denso Cobotta PRO 1300—
- Nextagefloor
IP Rating
- Denso Cobotta PRO 1300IP54
- Nextage—
Safety
Safety Rating
- Denso Cobotta PRO 1300ISO/TS 15066
- NextageISO10218
Force/Torque Sensing
- Denso Cobotta PRO 1300none
- Nextagenone
Ease of Use
Offline Programming
- Denso Cobotta PRO 1300Yes
- Nextage—
Programming Interface
- Denso Cobotta PRO 1300RoboDK
- Nextagecode_ros
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- Denso Cobotta PRO 1300—
- NextageYes
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | Japan | 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 | ||
| Payload (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 12 kg | 1.5 kg |
| Robot Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 41 kg | 28 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 2.5 m/s | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,300 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 |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP54 | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO/TS 15066 | ISO10218 |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Offline Programming (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | RoboDK | code_ros |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | — | Yes |
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, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, No-Code Capable, 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 | Denso Cobotta PRO 1300 | Nextage |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
Denso Cobotta PRO 1300, 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 Denso Cobotta PRO 1300 and Nextage?
Denso Cobotta PRO 1300 is made by DENSO, based in JP. Nextage is made by Kawada Industries, based in JP.
How do Denso Cobotta PRO 1300 and Nextage compare on the Robo Index?
Denso Cobotta PRO 1300 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 Denso Cobotta PRO 1300 compare to Nextage?
Denso Cobotta PRO 1300 has a reach of 1300 mm. Nextage has a reach of 1450 mm.
Are Denso Cobotta PRO 1300 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 Denso Cobotta PRO 1300 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
Denso Cobotta PRO 1300 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.