Fairino FR3 vs Nextage
Side-by-side comparison of Fairino FR3 (FAIRINO) and Nextage (Kawada Industries) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Fairino FR3China
- NextageJapan
Year First Available
- Fairino FR3—
- Nextage2009
Verified Deployments
- Fairino FR30 Deployments
- Nextage0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Fairino FR3$3,488–$7,499 USD
- NextageContact for quote
Availability Status
- Fairino FR3ACTIVE
- NextageACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- Fairino FR33 kg
- Nextage1.5 kg
Max TCP Speed
- Fairino FR31 m/s
- Nextage—
Reach
- Fairino FR3622 mm
- Nextage1,450 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- Fairino FR36
- Nextage15
Repeatability
- Fairino FR3±0.02 mm
- Nextage±0.03 mm
Robot Weight
- Fairino FR315 kg
- Nextage28 kg
Mounting Options
- Fairino FR3—
- Nextagefloor
IP Rating
- Fairino FR3IP65
- Nextage—
Safety
Safety Rating
- Fairino FR3PLd Cat 3
- NextageISO10218
Force/Torque Sensing
- Fairino FR3none
- Nextagenone
Ease of Use
Programming Interface
- Fairino FR3C#, C++, Python, ROS/ROS2
- Nextagecode_ros
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- Fairino FR3Yes
- NextageYes
Fieldbus Protocols
- Fairino FR3TCP/IP, Modbus TCP/RTU, Profinet, EtherCAT
- Nextage—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Fairino FR3$3,488–$7,499 USD
- NextageContact for quote
Lead Time
- Fairino FR31 wks
- Nextage—
| | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | $3,488–$7,499 USD | Contact for quote |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 3 kg | 1.5 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 1 m/s | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 622 mm | 1,450 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 15 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.02 mm | ±0.03 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 15 kg | 28 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | — | floor |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP65 | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | PLd Cat 3 | ISO10218 |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Programming Interface (values differ) | C#, C++, Python, ROS/ROS2 | code_ros |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | TCP/IP, Modbus TCP/RTU, Profinet, EtherCAT | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $3,488–$7,499 USD | Contact for quote |
| Lead Time (values differ) | 1 wks | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Duty Cycle, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, No-Code Capable, Offline Programming, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month, Warranty
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 | Fairino FR3 | Nextage |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $5,494 | No price |
| Payback period | 1.3 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $244,507 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +4451% | — |
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 Fairino FR3 and Nextage?
Fairino FR3 is made by FAIRINO, based in CN. Nextage is made by Kawada Industries, based in JP.
How do Fairino FR3 and Nextage compare on the Robo Index?
Fairino FR3 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 Fairino FR3 compare to Nextage?
Fairino FR3 has a reach of 622 mm. Nextage has a reach of 1450 mm.
Are Fairino FR3 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 Fairino FR3 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
Fairino FR3 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.