Franka Emika Panda vs Nextage

Side-by-side comparison of Franka Emika Panda (Franka Robotics GmbH) and Nextage (Kawada Industries) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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Franka Emika PandaAA

NextageAA

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

Franka Emika PandaGermany
NextageJapan

Year First Available

Franka Emika Panda2017
Nextage2009

Verified Deployments

Franka Emika Panda0 Deployments
Nextage0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

Franka Emika Panda$30,000 USD
NextageContact for quote

Availability Status

Franka Emika PandaACTIVE
NextageACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Robot Weight

Franka Emika Panda11 kg
Nextage28 kg

Payload

Franka Emika Panda3 kg
Nextage1.5 kg

Reach

Franka Emika Panda1,260 mm
Nextage1,450 mm

Degrees of Freedom

Franka Emika Panda—
Nextage15

Repeatability

Franka Emika Panda±0.1 mm
Nextage±0.03 mm

Mounting Options

Franka Emika Pandafloor, ceiling, wall
Nextagefloor

IP Rating

Franka Emika PandaIP54
Nextage—

Safety

Safety Rating

Franka Emika PandaISO/TS 15066
NextageISO10218

Force/Torque Sensing

Franka Emika Pandaintegrated wrist ft
Nextagenone

Ease of Use

No-Code Capable

Franka Emika PandaYes
Nextage—

Offline Programming

Franka Emika PandaYes
Nextage—

Programming Interface

Franka Emika PandaFranka Emika API
Nextagecode_ros

End-Effector

Tool Flange Standard

Franka Emika PandaISO 9409-1-A50
Nextage—

Software & Connectivity

ROS Compatible

Franka Emika PandaYes
NextageYes

Fieldbus Protocols

Franka Emika PandaEtherCAT
Nextage—

Commercial

Price (USD)

Franka Emika Panda$30,000 USD
NextageContact for quote

	Franka Emika PandacobotFranka Robotics GmbH AARobo Index	NextagecobotKawada Industries AARobo Index
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country (values differ)	Germany	Japan
Year First Available (values differ)	2017	2009
Verified Deployments	0 Deployments	0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price (values differ)	$30,000 USD	Contact for quote
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ)	11 kg	28 kg
Payload (values differ)	3 kg	1.5 kg
Reach (values differ)	1,260 mm	1,450 mm
Degrees of Freedom (values differ)	—	15
Repeatability (values differ)	±0.1 mm	±0.03 mm
Mounting Options (values differ)	floor, ceiling, wall	floor
IP Rating (values differ)	IP54	—
Safety
Safety Rating (values differ)	ISO/TS 15066	ISO10218
Force/Torque Sensing (values differ)	integrated wrist ft	none
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable (values differ)	Yes	—
Offline Programming (values differ)	Yes	—
Programming Interface (values differ)	Franka Emika API	code_ros
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard (values differ)	ISO 9409-1-A50	—
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible	Yes	Yes
Fieldbus Protocols (values differ)	EtherCAT	—
Commercial
Price (USD) (values differ)	$30,000 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 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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ROI Comparison

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Hours / day

Labor $/hr (USD)

Days / year

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

Metric	Franka Emika Panda	Nextage
Investment	$30,000	No price
Payback period	7.2 mo	—
Net savings (5 yr)	$220,000	—
ROI (5 yr)	+733%	—

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 Franka Emika Panda and Nextage?

Franka Emika Panda is made by Franka Robotics GmbH, based in DE. Nextage is made by Kawada Industries, based in JP.

When were Franka Emika Panda and Nextage launched?

Franka Emika Panda launched in 2017. Nextage launched in 2009.

How do Franka Emika Panda and Nextage compare on the Robo Index?

Franka Emika Panda 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.

Are Franka Emika Panda 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 Franka Emika Panda 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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Franka Emika Panda 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.