Eva Robot vs Nextage
Side-by-side comparison of Eva Robot (Automata) and Nextage (Kawada Industries) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Eva RobotChina
- NextageJapan
Year First Available
- Eva Robot—
- Nextage2009
Verified Deployments
- Eva Robot0 Deployments
- Nextage0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Eva Robot$23,000 USD
- NextageContact for quote
Availability Status
- Eva RobotACTIVE
- NextageACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- Eva Robot0.8 kg
- Nextage1.5 kg
Reach
- Eva Robot600 mm
- Nextage1,450 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- Eva Robot—
- Nextage15
Repeatability
- Eva Robot±0.5 mm
- Nextage±0.03 mm
Robot Weight
- Eva Robot2.3 kg
- Nextage28 kg
Mounting Options
- Eva Robot—
- Nextagefloor
IP Rating
- Eva RobotIP20K
- Nextage—
Safety
Safety Rating
- Eva RobotIP20K
- NextageISO10218
Force/Torque Sensing
- Eva Robotnone
- Nextagenone
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- Eva RobotYes
- Nextage—
Programming Interface
- Eva Roboteasy-to-program
- Nextagecode_ros
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- Eva Robot—
- NextageYes
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Eva Robot$23,000 USD
- NextageContact for quote
Warranty
- Eva Robot1 yrs
- Nextage—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | Japan |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2009 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $23,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 0.8 kg | 1.5 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 600 mm | 1,450 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | — | 15 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.5 mm | ±0.03 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 2.3 kg | 28 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | — | floor |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP20K | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | IP20K | ISO10218 |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | easy-to-program | code_ros |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $23,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Max TCP Speed, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Duty Cycle, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, 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, 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 | Eva Robot | Nextage |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $23,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 5.5 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $227,000 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +987% | — |
Nextage has 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 Eva Robot and Nextage?
Eva Robot is made by Automata, based in CN. Nextage is made by Kawada Industries, based in JP.
How do Eva Robot and Nextage compare on the Robo Index?
Eva Robot 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.
Are Eva Robot 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 Eva Robot 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
Eva Robot 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.