EC66 vs Nextage
Side-by-side comparison of EC66 (Elite Robots) and Nextage (Kawada Industries) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- EC66China
- NextageJapan
Year First Available
- EC662019
- Nextage2009
Verified Deployments
- EC660 Deployments
- Nextage0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- EC66ACTIVE
- NextageACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- EC66—
- Nextage28 kg
Payload
- EC66—
- Nextage1.5 kg
Reach
- EC66—
- Nextage1,450 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- EC666
- Nextage15
Repeatability
- EC66±0.03 mm
- Nextage±0.03 mm
Mounting Options
- EC66—
- Nextagefloor
Safety
Safety Rating
- EC66ISO 10218, ISO 13849
- NextageISO10218
Force/Torque Sensing
- EC66joint level all
- Nextagenone
Duty Cycle
- EC6624 7 continuous
- Nextage—
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- EC66Yes
- Nextage—
Programming Interface
- EC66teach_pendant, drag_and_drop
- Nextagecode_ros
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- EC66iso 9283
- Nextage—
Integrated F/T Sensor
- EC66Yes
- Nextage—
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- EC66—
- NextageYes
Reliability
MTBF
- EC66100,000 hrs
- Nextage—
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | Japan |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2019 | 2009 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | — | 28 kg |
| Payload (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | — | 1.5 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | — | 1,450 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 15 |
| Repeatability | ±0.03 mm | ±0.03 mm |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | — | floor |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO 10218, ISO 13849 | ISO10218 |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | joint level all | none |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | 24 7 continuous | — |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | teach_pendant, drag_and_drop | code_ros |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | iso 9283 | — |
| Integrated F/T Sensor (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| MTBF (values differ) | 100,000 hrs | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Price, Battery / Shift Runtime, Max TCP Speed, IP Rating, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, Offline Programming, Tool Changer Support, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, Fieldbus Protocols, Digital Twin Support, 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 | EC66 | Nextage |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
EC66, 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.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes EC66 and Nextage?
EC66 is made by Elite Robots, based in CN. Nextage is made by Kawada Industries, based in JP.
When were EC66 and Nextage launched?
EC66 launched in 2019. Nextage launched in 2009.
How do EC66 and Nextage compare on the Robo Index?
EC66 grades BB 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 EC66 compare to Nextage?
EC66 has a reach of 914 mm. Nextage has a reach of 1450 mm.
Are EC66 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 EC66 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
EC66 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.