Rizon 4 vs Nextage
Side-by-side comparison of Rizon 4 (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 4China
- NextageJapan
Year First Available
- Rizon 42016
- Nextage2009
Verified Deployments
- Rizon 40 Deployments
- Nextage0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Rizon 4$35,000–$65,000 USD
- NextageContact for quote
Availability Status
- Rizon 4ACTIVE
- NextageACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- Rizon 420 kg
- Nextage28 kg
Payload
- Rizon 44 kg
- Nextage1.5 kg
Reach
- Rizon 4919 mm
- Nextage1,450 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- Rizon 47
- Nextage15
Repeatability
- Rizon 4±0.05 mm
- Nextage±0.03 mm
Mounting Options
- Rizon 4floor, ceiling, wall, inverted
- Nextagefloor
IP Rating
- Rizon 4IP65
- Nextage—
Safety
Safety Rating
- Rizon 4ISO 13849 PL=d, ISO 10218
- NextageISO10218
Force/Torque Sensing
- Rizon 4integrated wrist ft
- Nextagenone
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- Rizon 4Yes
- Nextage—
Offline Programming
- Rizon 4No
- Nextage—
Programming Interface
- Rizon 4Flexiv Elements, Robot Development Kit (RDK)
- Nextagecode_ros
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- Rizon 4—
- NextageYes
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Rizon 4$35,000–$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) | $35,000–$65,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 20 kg | 28 kg |
| Payload (values differ) | 4 kg | 1.5 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 919 mm | 1,450 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 7 | 15 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.05 mm | ±0.03 mm |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor, ceiling, wall, inverted | floor |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP65 | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO 13849 PL=d, ISO 10218 | ISO10218 |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | integrated wrist ft | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | No | — |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | Flexiv Elements, Robot Development Kit (RDK) | code_ros |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $35,000–$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, 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 4 | Nextage |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $50,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 12.0 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $200,000 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +400% | — |
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 4 and Nextage?
Rizon 4 is made by Flexiv Ltd., based in CN. Nextage is made by Kawada Industries, based in JP.
When were Rizon 4 and Nextage launched?
Rizon 4 launched in 2016. Nextage launched in 2009.
How do Rizon 4 and Nextage compare on the Robo Index?
Rizon 4 grades AA 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 4 compare to Nextage?
Rizon 4 has a reach of 919 mm. Nextage has a reach of 1450 mm.
Are Rizon 4 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 4 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 4 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.