Magician Lite vs Nextage
Side-by-side comparison of Magician Lite (Shenzhen Yuejiang Technology Co., Ltd.) and Nextage (Kawada Industries) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Magician LiteChina
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- NextageJapan
Year First Available
- Magician Lite2015
- Nextage2009
Verified Deployments
- Magician Lite0 Deployments
- Nextage0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Magician Lite$995–$999
- NextageContact for quote
Availability Status
- Magician LiteACTIVE
- NextageACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- Magician Lite0.3 kg
- Nextage1.5 kg
Reach
- Magician Lite340 mm
- Nextage1,450 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- Magician Lite4
- Nextage15
Repeatability
- Magician Lite±0.02 mm
- Nextage±0.03 mm
Robot Weight
- Magician Lite2.4 kg
- Nextage28 kg
Mounting Options
- Magician Lite—
- Nextagefloor
Safety
Safety Rating
- Magician Lite—
- NextageISO10218
Force/Torque Sensing
- Magician Litenone
- Nextagenone
Ease of Use
Programming Interface
- Magician Litecode_python
- Nextagecode_ros
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- Magician Lite—
- NextageYes
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Magician Lite$995–$999
- NextageContact for quote
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | Japan |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | 2009 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $995–$999 | Contact for quote |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 0.3 kg | 1.5 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 340 mm | 1,450 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 4 | 15 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.02 mm | ±0.03 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 2.4 kg | 28 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | — | floor |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | — | ISO10218 |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Programming Interface (values differ) | code_python | code_ros |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $995–$999 | Contact for quote |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: 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, CaaS / Month, Warranty, Lead Time
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Frequently asked
Who makes Magician Lite and Nextage?
Magician Lite is made by Shenzhen Yuejiang Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN. Nextage is made by Kawada Industries, based in JP.
When were Magician Lite and Nextage launched?
Magician Lite launched in 2015. Nextage launched in 2009.
How do Magician Lite and Nextage compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Magician Lite scores 54/100. Nextage scores 46/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of Magician Lite compare to Nextage?
Magician Lite has a reach of 340 mm. Nextage has a reach of 1450 mm.
Are Magician Lite 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 Magician Lite 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 Vendor Red Flags: Questions That Filter Out the Marketing
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About this comparison
Magician Lite 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 Robolist Product Score is calculated.