FAIRINO FR3-WML vs Nextage

Side-by-side comparison of FAIRINO FR3-WML (FAIRINO) and Nextage (Kawada Industries) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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FAIRINO FR3-WMLBBB

NextageAA

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

FAIRINO FR3-WMLChina
NextageJapan

Year First Available

FAIRINO FR3-WML—
Nextage2009

Verified Deployments

FAIRINO FR3-WML0 Deployments
Nextage0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

FAIRINO FR3-WML$7,499 USD
NextageContact for quote

Availability Status

FAIRINO FR3-WMLACTIVE
NextageACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Payload

FAIRINO FR3-WML3 kg
Nextage1.5 kg

Max TCP Speed

FAIRINO FR3-WML1 m/s
Nextage—

IP Rating

FAIRINO FR3-WMLIP54
Nextage—

Reach

FAIRINO FR3-WML622 mm
Nextage1,450 mm

Degrees of Freedom

FAIRINO FR3-WML6
Nextage15

Repeatability

FAIRINO FR3-WML±0.02 mm
Nextage±0.03 mm

Robot Weight

FAIRINO FR3-WML11.3 kg
Nextage28 kg

Mounting Options

FAIRINO FR3-WMLAny orientation
Nextagefloor

Safety

Safety Rating

FAIRINO FR3-WMLISO 9001, CR, CE, KCS, NRTL, ROHS 2.0, NSF, SEMI, ISO 10218, ISO 13849, ISO 15066
NextageISO10218

Force/Torque Sensing

FAIRINO FR3-WMLintegrated wrist ft
Nextagenone

Ease of Use

No-Code Capable

FAIRINO FR3-WMLYes
Nextage—

Programming Interface

FAIRINO FR3-WMLintuitive programming
Nextagecode_ros

Software & Connectivity

ROS Compatible

FAIRINO FR3-WMLYes
NextageYes

Fieldbus Protocols

FAIRINO FR3-WMLI/O, TCP/IP, Modbus TCP/RTU, Profinet
Nextage—

Commercial

Price (USD)

FAIRINO FR3-WML$7,499 USD
NextageContact for quote

	FAIRINO FR3-WMLcobotFAIRINO BBBRobo Index	NextagecobotKawada Industries AARobo Index
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)	$7,499 USD	Contact for quote
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Arm Mechanics
Payload (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ)	3 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)	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)	11.3 kg	28 kg
Mounting Options (values differ)	Any orientation	floor
Safety
Safety Rating (values differ)	ISO 9001, CR, CE, KCS, NRTL, ROHS 2.0, NSF, SEMI, ISO 10218, ISO 13849, ISO 15066	ISO10218
Force/Torque Sensing (values differ)	integrated wrist ft	none
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable (values differ)	Yes	—
Programming Interface (values differ)	intuitive programming	code_ros
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible	Yes	Yes
Fieldbus Protocols (values differ)	I/O, TCP/IP, Modbus TCP/RTU, Profinet	—
Commercial
Price (USD) (values differ)	$7,499 USD	Contact for quote

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, 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, Lead Time

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Hours / day

Labor $/hr (USD)

Days / year

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

Metric	FAIRINO FR3-WML	Nextage
Investment	$7,499	No price
Payback period	1.8 mo	—
Net savings (5 yr)	$242,501	—
ROI (5 yr)	+3234%	—

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.

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Frequently asked

Who makes FAIRINO FR3-WML and Nextage?

FAIRINO FR3-WML is made by FAIRINO, based in CN. Nextage is made by Kawada Industries, based in JP.

How do FAIRINO FR3-WML and Nextage compare on the Robo Index?

FAIRINO FR3-WML 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 FAIRINO FR3-WML compare to Nextage?

FAIRINO FR3-WML has a reach of 622 mm. Nextage has a reach of 1450 mm.

Are FAIRINO FR3-WML 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-WML 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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FAIRINO FR3-WML 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.