Gpm-R50h vs Nextage
Side-by-side comparison of Gpm-R50h (Dongguan Lepuda Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.) and Nextage (Kawada Industries) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Gpm-R50hChina
- NextageJapan
Year First Available
- Gpm-R50h—
- Nextage2009
Verified Deployments
- Gpm-R50h0 Deployments
- Nextage0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Gpm-R50h$37,394 USD
- NextageContact for quote
Availability Status
- Gpm-R50hACTIVE
- NextageACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
IP Rating
- Gpm-R50hIP54
- Nextage—
Payload
- Gpm-R50h50 kg
- Nextage1.5 kg
Reach
- Gpm-R50h2,180 mm
- Nextage1,450 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- Gpm-R50h—
- Nextage15
Repeatability
- Gpm-R50h—
- Nextage±0.03 mm
Robot Weight
- Gpm-R50h550 kg
- Nextage28 kg
Mounting Options
- Gpm-R50hfloor
- Nextagefloor
Safety
Safety Rating
- Gpm-R50hCE
- NextageISO10218
Force/Torque Sensing
- Gpm-R50hnone
- Nextagenone
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- Gpm-R50h2 hrs
- Nextage—
Time to Redeploy
- Gpm-R50h5 min
- Nextage—
No-Code Capable
- Gpm-R50hYes
- Nextage—
Offline Programming
- Gpm-R50hNo
- Nextage—
Programming Interface
- Gpm-R50hteach_pendant, proprietary_app
- Nextagecode_ros
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- Gpm-R50hproprietary
- Nextage—
Tool Changer Support
- Gpm-R50hmanual
- Nextage—
Integrated F/T Sensor
- Gpm-R50hYes
- Nextage—
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- Gpm-R50hNo
- NextageYes
Digital Twin Support
- Gpm-R50hYes
- Nextage—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Gpm-R50h$37,394 USD
- NextageContact for quote
Warranty
- Gpm-R50h1 yrs
- Nextage—
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|---|---|---|
| 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) | $37,394 USD | Contact for quote |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| IP Rating (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | IP54 | — |
| Payload (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 50 kg | 1.5 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 2,180 mm | 1,450 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | — | 15 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | — | ±0.03 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 550 kg | 28 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor | floor |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | CE | ISO10218 |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Setup Time (values differ) | 2 hrs | — |
| Time to Redeploy (values differ) | 5 min | — |
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | No | — |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | teach_pendant, proprietary_app | code_ros |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | proprietary | — |
| Tool Changer Support (values differ) | manual | — |
| Integrated F/T Sensor (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $37,394 USD | Contact for quote |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | — |
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, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, Fieldbus Protocols, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month, Lead Time
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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 | Gpm-R50h | Nextage |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $37,394 | No price |
| Payback period | 9.0 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $212,606 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +569% | — |
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 Gpm-R50h and Nextage?
Gpm-R50h is made by Dongguan Lepuda Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN. Nextage is made by Kawada Industries, based in JP.
How do Gpm-R50h and Nextage compare on the Robo Index?
Gpm-R50h 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 Gpm-R50h compare to Nextage?
Gpm-R50h has a reach of 1800 mm. Nextage has a reach of 1450 mm.
Are Gpm-R50h 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 Gpm-R50h 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
Gpm-R50h 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.