Desktop Robot vs Nextage

Side-by-side comparison of Desktop Robot (Nenggou (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd.) and Nextage (Kawada Industries) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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Desktop RobotA

NextageAA

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

Desktop Robot—
NextageJapan

Year First Available

Desktop Robot2020
Nextage2009

Verified Deployments

Desktop Robot0 Deployments
Nextage0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

Desktop Robot$28,000 USD
NextageContact for quote

Availability Status

Desktop RobotACTIVE
NextageACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Robot Weight

Desktop Robot8 kg
Nextage28 kg

Max TCP Speed

Desktop Robot5 m/s
Nextage—

Payload

Desktop Robot0.8 kg
Nextage1.5 kg

Reach

Desktop Robot440 mm
Nextage1,450 mm

Degrees of Freedom

Desktop Robot19
Nextage15

Repeatability

Desktop Robot±0.05 mm
Nextage±0.03 mm

Mounting Options

Desktop Robotdesktop
Nextagefloor

IP Rating

Desktop RobotIP20
Nextage—

Safety

Safety Rating

Desktop RobotISO/TS 15066
NextageISO10218

Force/Torque Sensing

Desktop Robotnone
Nextagenone

Ease of Use

No-Code Capable

Desktop RobotYes
Nextage—

Offline Programming

Desktop RobotNo
Nextage—

Programming Interface

Desktop Robotdrag-to-teach, Lua, graphical interface
Nextagecode_ros

Software & Connectivity

ROS Compatible

Desktop RobotYes
NextageYes

Fieldbus Protocols

Desktop RobotTCP/IP, Modbus TCP
Nextage—

Commercial

Price (USD)

Desktop Robot$28,000 USD
NextageContact for quote

Warranty

Desktop Robot1 yrs
Nextage—

	Desktop RobotcobotNenggou (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd. ARobo Index	NextagecobotKawada Industries AARobo Index
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country (values differ)	—	Japan
Year First Available (values differ)	2020	2009
Verified Deployments	0 Deployments	0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price (values differ)	$28,000 USD	Contact for quote
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ)	8 kg	28 kg
Max TCP Speed (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ)	5 m/s	—
Payload (values differ)	0.8 kg	1.5 kg
Reach (values differ)	440 mm	1,450 mm
Degrees of Freedom (values differ)	19	15
Repeatability (values differ)	±0.05 mm	±0.03 mm
Mounting Options (values differ)	desktop	floor
IP Rating (values differ)	IP20	—
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-to-teach, Lua, graphical interface	code_ros
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible	Yes	Yes
Fieldbus Protocols (values differ)	TCP/IP, Modbus TCP	—
Commercial
Price (USD) (values differ)	$28,000 USD	Contact for quote
Warranty (values differ)	1 yrs	—

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, Lead Time

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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	Desktop Robot	Nextage
Investment	$28,000	No price
Payback period	6.7 mo	—
Net savings (5 yr)	$222,000	—
ROI (5 yr)	+793%	—

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 Desktop Robot and Nextage?

Desktop Robot is made by Nenggou (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd.. Nextage is made by Kawada Industries, based in JP.

When were Desktop Robot and Nextage launched?

Desktop Robot launched in 2020. Nextage launched in 2009.

How do Desktop Robot and Nextage compare on the Robo Index?

Desktop Robot 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 Desktop Robot compare to Nextage?

Desktop Robot has a reach of 440 mm. Nextage has a reach of 1450 mm.

Are Desktop Robot 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 Desktop Robot 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

Desktop Robot 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.