Doosan Robotics A0209 vs Nextage

Side-by-side comparison of Doosan Robotics A0209 (Doosan Robotics Inc.) and Nextage (Kawada Industries) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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Doosan Robotics A0209A

NextageAA

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

Doosan Robotics A0209South Korea
NextageJapan

Year First Available

Doosan Robotics A02092022
Nextage2009

Verified Deployments

Doosan Robotics A02090 Deployments
Nextage0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Availability Status

Doosan Robotics A0209ACTIVE
NextageACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Payload

Doosan Robotics A02095 kg
Nextage1.5 kg

Max TCP Speed

Doosan Robotics A02091.5 m/s
Nextage—

Reach

Doosan Robotics A0209900 mm
Nextage1,450 mm

Degrees of Freedom

Doosan Robotics A02096
Nextage15

Repeatability

Doosan Robotics A0209±0.03 mm
Nextage±0.03 mm

Robot Weight

Doosan Robotics A0209—
Nextage28 kg

Mounting Options

Doosan Robotics A0209—
Nextagefloor

Safety

Safety Rating

Doosan Robotics A0209A+ Safety
NextageISO10218

Force/Torque Sensing

Doosan Robotics A0209integrated wrist ft
Nextagenone

Ease of Use

Setup Time

Doosan Robotics A02091 hrs
Nextage—

Programming Interface

Doosan Robotics A0209DART Platform
Nextagecode_ros

Software & Connectivity

ROS Compatible

Doosan Robotics A0209Yes
NextageYes

Commercial

Warranty

Doosan Robotics A02092 yrs
Nextage—

Lead Time

Doosan Robotics A02095 wks
Nextage—

	Doosan Robotics A0209cobotDoosan Robotics Inc. ARobo Index	NextagecobotKawada Industries AARobo Index
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country (values differ)	South Korea	Japan
Year First Available (values differ)	2022	2009
Verified Deployments	0 Deployments	0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Arm Mechanics
Payload (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ)	5 kg	1.5 kg
Max TCP Speed (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ)	1.5 m/s	—
Reach (values differ)	900 mm	1,450 mm
Degrees of Freedom (values differ)	6	15
Repeatability	±0.03 mm	±0.03 mm
Robot Weight (values differ)	—	28 kg
Mounting Options (values differ)	—	floor
Safety
Safety Rating (values differ)	A+ Safety	ISO10218
Force/Torque Sensing (values differ)	integrated wrist ft	none
Ease of Use
Setup Time (values differ)	1 hrs	—
Programming Interface (values differ)	DART Platform	code_ros
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible	Yes	Yes
Commercial
Warranty (values differ)	2 yrs	—
Lead Time (values differ)	5 wks	—

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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Price, Battery / Shift Runtime, IP Rating, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Duty Cycle, 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, Price (USD), CaaS / Month

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Hours / day

Labor $/hr (USD)

Days / year

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

Metric	Doosan Robotics A0209	Nextage
Investment	No price	No price
Payback period	—	—
Net savings (5 yr)	—	—
ROI (5 yr)	—	—

Doosan Robotics A0209, 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 Doosan Robotics A0209 and Nextage?

Doosan Robotics A0209 is made by Doosan Robotics Inc., based in KR. Nextage is made by Kawada Industries, based in JP.

When were Doosan Robotics A0209 and Nextage launched?

Doosan Robotics A0209 launched in 2022. Nextage launched in 2009.

How do Doosan Robotics A0209 and Nextage compare on the Robo Index?

Doosan Robotics A0209 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 Doosan Robotics A0209 compare to Nextage?

Doosan Robotics A0209 has a reach of 900 mm. Nextage has a reach of 1450 mm.

Are Doosan Robotics A0209 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 Doosan Robotics A0209 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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Doosan Robotics A0209 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.