Rizon 10 vs Nextage
Side-by-side comparison of Rizon 10 (Flexiv Ltd.) and Nextage (Kawada Industries) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Rizon 10China
- NextageJapan
Year First Available
- Rizon 102016
- Nextage2009
Verified Deployments
- Rizon 100 Deployments
- Nextage0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Rizon 10$65,000 USD
- NextageContact for quote
Availability Status
- Rizon 10ACTIVE
- NextageACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- Rizon 1010 kg
- Nextage1.5 kg
IP Rating
- Rizon 10IP65
- Nextage—
Reach
- Rizon 101,015 mm
- Nextage1,450 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- Rizon 107
- Nextage15
Repeatability
- Rizon 10±0.1 mm
- Nextage±0.03 mm
Robot Weight
- Rizon 1033 kg
- Nextage28 kg
Mounting Options
- Rizon 10—
- Nextagefloor
Safety
Safety Rating
- Rizon 10CE, ISO/TS 15066
- NextageISO10218
Force/Torque Sensing
- Rizon 10Yes
- Nextagenone
Ease of Use
Programming Interface
- Rizon 10drag_and_drop, code_python
- Nextagecode_ros
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- Rizon 10—
- NextageYes
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Rizon 10$65,000 USD
- NextageContact for quote
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | Japan |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2016 | 2009 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $65,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 10 kg | 1.5 kg |
| IP Rating (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | IP65 | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,015 mm | 1,450 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 7 | 15 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.1 mm | ±0.03 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 33 kg | 28 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | — | floor |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | CE, ISO/TS 15066 | ISO10218 |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | Yes | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Programming Interface (values differ) | drag_and_drop, code_python | code_ros |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $65,000 USD | Contact for quote |
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, No-Code Capable, 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, 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 | Rizon 10 | Nextage |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $65,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 15.6 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $185,000 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +285% | — |
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 Rizon 10 and Nextage?
Rizon 10 is made by Flexiv Ltd., based in CN. Nextage is made by Kawada Industries, based in JP.
When were Rizon 10 and Nextage launched?
Rizon 10 launched in 2016. Nextage launched in 2009.
How do Rizon 10 and Nextage compare on the Robo Index?
Rizon 10 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 Rizon 10 compare to Nextage?
Rizon 10 has a reach of 1015 mm. Nextage has a reach of 1450 mm.
Are Rizon 10 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 Rizon 10 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
Rizon 10 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.