H2515 vs Nextage
Side-by-side comparison of H2515 (Doosan Robotics Inc.) and Nextage (Kawada Industries) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- H2515South Korea
- NextageJapan
Year First Available
- H25152015
- Nextage2009
Verified Deployments
- H25150 Deployments
- Nextage0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- H2515$50,500 USD
- NextageContact for quote
Availability Status
- H2515ACTIVE
- NextageACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- H251575 kg
- Nextage28 kg
Max TCP Speed
- H25151.5 m/s
- Nextage—
Payload
- H251525 kg
- Nextage1.5 kg
Reach
- H25151,500 mm
- Nextage1,450 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- H25156
- Nextage15
Repeatability
- H2515±0.1 mm
- Nextage±0.03 mm
Mounting Options
- H2515floor, ceiling, wall
- Nextagefloor
IP Rating
- H2515IP54
- Nextage—
Safety
Safety Rating
- H2515ISO/TS 15066
- NextageISO10218
Force/Torque Sensing
- H2515integrated wrist ft
- Nextagenone
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- H25151 hrs
- Nextage—
No-Code Capable
- H2515Yes
- Nextage—
Offline Programming
- H2515Yes
- Nextage—
Programming Interface
- H2515drag-and-drop, custom code
- Nextagecode_ros
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- H2515Yes
- NextageYes
Fieldbus Protocols
- H2515EtherCAT, Profinet
- Nextage—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- H2515$50,500 USD
- NextageContact for quote
Warranty
- H25152 yrs
- Nextage—
Lead Time
- H25154 wks
- Nextage—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | South Korea | Japan |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | 2009 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $50,500 USD | Contact for quote |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 75 kg | 28 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 1.5 m/s | — |
| Payload (values differ) | 25 kg | 1.5 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,500 mm | 1,450 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 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 | ||
| Setup Time (values differ) | 1 hrs | — |
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | drag-and-drop, custom code | code_ros |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | EtherCAT, Profinet | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $50,500 USD | Contact for quote |
| Warranty (values differ) | 2 yrs | — |
| Lead Time (values differ) | 4 wks | — |
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, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month
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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 | H2515 | Nextage |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $50,500 | No price |
| Payback period | 12.1 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $199,500 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +395% | — |
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 H2515 and Nextage?
H2515 is made by Doosan Robotics Inc., based in KR. Nextage is made by Kawada Industries, based in JP.
When were H2515 and Nextage launched?
H2515 launched in 2015. Nextage launched in 2009.
How do H2515 and Nextage compare on the Robo Index?
H2515 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 H2515 compare to Nextage?
H2515 has a reach of 1300 mm. Nextage has a reach of 1450 mm.
Are H2515 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 H2515 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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Cobot TCO and Payback Math: Hardware, EOAT, and Zero-Fencing Savings
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About this comparison
H2515 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.