A0912s vs Nextage

Side-by-side comparison of A0912s (Doosan Robotics Inc.) and Nextage (Kawada Industries) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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A0912sBBB

NextageAA

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

A0912sSouth Korea
NextageJapan

Year First Available

A0912s2015
Nextage2009

Verified Deployments

A0912s0 Deployments
Nextage0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Availability Status

A0912sACTIVE
NextageACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Payload

A0912s9 kg
Nextage1.5 kg

Max TCP Speed

A0912s1 m/s
Nextage—

IP Rating

A0912sIP54
Nextage—

Reach

A0912s1,200 mm
Nextage1,450 mm

Degrees of Freedom

A0912s6
Nextage15

Repeatability

A0912s±0.05 mm
Nextage±0.03 mm

Robot Weight

A0912s27 kg
Nextage28 kg

Mounting Options

A0912sfloor, ceiling, wall
Nextagefloor

Safety

Safety Rating

A0912sTÜV SÜD
NextageISO10218

Force/Torque Sensing

A0912sintegrated wrist ft
Nextagenone

Ease of Use

Setup Time

A0912s1 hrs
Nextage—

No-Code Capable

A0912sNo
Nextage—

Offline Programming

A0912sNo
Nextage—

Programming Interface

A0912sDooRex, ROS, MATLAB
Nextagecode_ros

Software & Connectivity

ROS Compatible

A0912sYes
NextageYes

Fieldbus Protocols

A0912sEthernet/IP, Profinet
Nextage—

Commercial

Warranty

A0912s2 yrs
Nextage—

Lead Time

A0912s4 wks
Nextage—

	A0912scobotDoosan Robotics Inc. BBBRobo Index	NextagecobotKawada Industries AARobo Index
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country (values differ)	South Korea	Japan
Year First Available (values differ)	2015	2009
Verified Deployments	0 Deployments	0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Arm Mechanics
Payload (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ)	9 kg	1.5 kg
Max TCP Speed (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ)	1 m/s	—
IP Rating (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ)	IP54	—
Reach (values differ)	1,200 mm	1,450 mm
Degrees of Freedom (values differ)	6	15
Repeatability (values differ)	±0.05 mm	±0.03 mm
Robot Weight (values differ)	27 kg	28 kg
Mounting Options (values differ)	floor, ceiling, wall	floor
Safety
Safety Rating (values differ)	TÜV SÜD	ISO10218
Force/Torque Sensing (values differ)	integrated wrist ft	none
Ease of Use
Setup Time (values differ)	1 hrs	—
No-Code Capable (values differ)	No	—
Offline Programming (values differ)	No	—
Programming Interface (values differ)	DooRex, ROS, MATLAB	code_ros
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible	Yes	Yes
Fieldbus Protocols (values differ)	Ethernet/IP, Profinet	—
Commercial
Warranty (values differ)	2 yrs	—
Lead Time (values differ)	4 wks	—

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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, Time to Redeploy, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, Price (USD), CaaS / Month

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Labor $/hr (USD)

Days / year

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

Metric	A0912s	Nextage
Investment	No price	No price
Payback period	—	—
Net savings (5 yr)	—	—
ROI (5 yr)	—	—

A0912s, 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 A0912s and Nextage?

A0912s is made by Doosan Robotics Inc., based in KR. Nextage is made by Kawada Industries, based in JP.

When were A0912s and Nextage launched?

A0912s launched in 2015. Nextage launched in 2009.

How do A0912s and Nextage compare on the Robo Index?

A0912s grades BBB 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 A0912s compare to Nextage?

A0912s has a reach of 1200 mm. Nextage has a reach of 1450 mm.

Are A0912s 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 A0912s 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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A0912s 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.