Franka Production 3 vs Nextage
Side-by-side comparison of Franka Production 3 (Franka Robotics GmbH) and Nextage (Kawada Industries) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Franka Production 3Germany
- NextageJapan
Year First Available
- Franka Production 32016
- Nextage2009
Verified Deployments
- Franka Production 30 Deployments
- Nextage0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Franka Production 3$30,551 USD
- NextageContact for quote
Availability Status
- Franka Production 3ACTIVE
- NextageACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- Franka Production 318 kg
- Nextage28 kg
Max TCP Speed
- Franka Production 32 m/s
- Nextage—
Payload
- Franka Production 33 kg
- Nextage1.5 kg
Reach
- Franka Production 3855 mm
- Nextage1,450 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- Franka Production 37
- Nextage15
Repeatability
- Franka Production 3±0.1 mm
- Nextage±0.03 mm
Mounting Options
- Franka Production 3—
- Nextagefloor
IP Rating
- Franka Production 3IP40
- Nextage—
Safety
Safety Rating
- Franka Production 3ISO/TS 15066
- NextageISO10218
Force/Torque Sensing
- Franka Production 3integrated wrist ft
- Nextagenone
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- Franka Production 30.5 hrs
- Nextage—
No-Code Capable
- Franka Production 3Yes
- Nextage—
Offline Programming
- Franka Production 3No
- Nextage—
Programming Interface
- Franka Production 3intuitive interfaces, no prior knowledge of programming necessary
- Nextagecode_ros
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- Franka Production 3Yes
- NextageYes
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Franka Production 3$30,551 USD
- NextageContact for quote
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Germany | Japan |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2016 | 2009 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $30,551 USD | Contact for quote |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 18 kg | 28 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 2 m/s | — |
| Payload (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 3 kg | 1.5 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 855 mm | 1,450 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 7 | 15 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.1 mm | ±0.03 mm |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | — | floor |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP40 | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO/TS 15066 | ISO10218 |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | integrated wrist ft | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Setup Time (values differ) | 0.5 hrs | — |
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | No | — |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | intuitive interfaces, no prior knowledge of programming necessary | code_ros |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $30,551 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, 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 | Franka Production 3 | Nextage |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $30,551 | No price |
| Payback period | 7.3 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $219,449 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +718% | — |
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 Franka Production 3 and Nextage?
Franka Production 3 is made by Franka Robotics GmbH, based in DE. Nextage is made by Kawada Industries, based in JP.
When were Franka Production 3 and Nextage launched?
Franka Production 3 launched in 2016. Nextage launched in 2009.
How do Franka Production 3 and Nextage compare on the Robo Index?
Franka Production 3 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 Franka Production 3 compare to Nextage?
Franka Production 3 has a reach of 855 mm. Nextage has a reach of 1450 mm.
Are Franka Production 3 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 Production 3 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
Franka Production 3 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.