ESCOTT EST-18 vs Nextage
Side-by-side comparison of ESCOTT EST-18 (Suzhou Escott Machinery Equipment Co., Ltd) and Nextage (Kawada Industries) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ESCOTT EST-18—
- NextageJapan
Year First Available
- ESCOTT EST-18—
- Nextage2009
Verified Deployments
- ESCOTT EST-180 Deployments
- Nextage0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- ESCOTT EST-18ACTIVE
- NextageACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- ESCOTT EST-18—
- Nextage1.5 kg
Reach
- ESCOTT EST-18—
- Nextage1,450 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- ESCOTT EST-186
- Nextage15
Repeatability
- ESCOTT EST-18±0.03 mm
- Nextage±0.03 mm
Robot Weight
- ESCOTT EST-18—
- Nextage28 kg
Mounting Options
- ESCOTT EST-18floor, ceiling, wall
- Nextagefloor
Safety
Safety Rating
- ESCOTT EST-18CE
- NextageISO10218
Force/Torque Sensing
- ESCOTT EST-18software only
- Nextagenone
Duty Cycle
- ESCOTT EST-1824 7 continuous
- Nextage—
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- ESCOTT EST-18Yes
- Nextage—
Offline Programming
- ESCOTT EST-18Yes
- Nextage—
Programming Interface
- ESCOTT EST-18drag_and_drop, visual_block, proprietary_app
- Nextagecode_ros
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- ESCOTT EST-18iso 9283 compatible
- Nextage—
Tool Changer Support
- ESCOTT EST-18manual
- Nextage—
Integrated F/T Sensor
- ESCOTT EST-18Yes
- Nextage—
Wrist Power Supply
- ESCOTT EST-182 DI / 2 DO / 2 AI
- Nextage—
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- ESCOTT EST-18—
- NextageYes
Fieldbus Protocols
- ESCOTT EST-18EtherCAT, Profinet, Modbus TCP, Modbus RTU
- Nextage—
Digital Twin Support
- ESCOTT EST-18Yes
- Nextage—
Commercial
Warranty
- ESCOTT EST-181 yrs
- Nextage—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | Japan |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 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) | — | 1.5 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | — | 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, ceiling, wall | floor |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | CE | ISO10218 |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | software only | none |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | 24 7 continuous | — |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | drag_and_drop, visual_block, proprietary_app | code_ros |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | iso 9283 compatible | — |
| Tool Changer Support (values differ) | manual | — |
| Integrated F/T Sensor (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Wrist Power Supply (values differ) | 2 DI / 2 DO / 2 AI | — |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | EtherCAT, Profinet, Modbus TCP, Modbus RTU | — |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | — |
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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, SDK Languages, MTBF, Path Accuracy, Price (USD), CaaS / Month, Lead Time
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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 | ESCOTT EST-18 | Nextage |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
ESCOTT EST-18, 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 ESCOTT EST-18 and Nextage?
ESCOTT EST-18 is made by Suzhou Escott Machinery Equipment Co., Ltd. Nextage is made by Kawada Industries, based in JP.
How do ESCOTT EST-18 and Nextage compare on the Robo Index?
ESCOTT EST-18 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 ESCOTT EST-18 compare to Nextage?
ESCOTT EST-18 has a reach of 1073 mm. Nextage has a reach of 1450 mm.
Are ESCOTT EST-18 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 ESCOTT EST-18 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
ESCOTT EST-18 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.