Elfin E3 cobot vs Nextage

Side-by-side comparison of Elfin E3 cobot (Han's Robot Co., Ltd.) and Nextage (Kawada Industries) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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Elfin E3 cobotBBB

NextageAA

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

Elfin E3 cobotChina
NextageJapan

Year First Available

Elfin E3 cobot2017
Nextage2009

Verified Deployments

Elfin E3 cobot0 Deployments
Nextage0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

Elfin E3 cobot$15,000 USD
NextageContact for quote

Availability Status

Elfin E3 cobotACTIVE
NextageACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Payload

Elfin E3 cobot3 kg
Nextage1.5 kg

Max TCP Speed

Elfin E3 cobot2 m/s
Nextage—

IP Rating

Elfin E3 cobotIP54
Nextage—

Reach

Elfin E3 cobot590 mm
Nextage1,450 mm

Degrees of Freedom

Elfin E3 cobot6
Nextage15

Repeatability

Elfin E3 cobot±0.05 mm
Nextage±0.03 mm

Robot Weight

Elfin E3 cobot17 kg
Nextage28 kg

Mounting Options

Elfin E3 cobotfloor, ceiling, wall, rail
Nextagefloor

Safety

Safety Rating

Elfin E3 cobotISO/TS 15066
NextageISO10218

Force/Torque Sensing

Elfin E3 cobotnone
Nextagenone

Ease of Use

Programming Interface

Elfin E3 cobotteach_pendant, drag_and_drop, visual_block
Nextagecode_ros

Software & Connectivity

ROS Compatible

Elfin E3 cobotYes
NextageYes

Fieldbus Protocols

Elfin E3 cobotEtherCAT, TCP/IP
Nextage—

Commercial

Price (USD)

Elfin E3 cobot$15,000 USD
NextageContact for quote

Lead Time

Elfin E3 cobot2 wks
Nextage—

	Elfin E3 cobotcobotHan's Robot Co., Ltd. BBBRobo Index	NextagecobotKawada Industries AARobo Index
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country (values differ)	China	Japan
Year First Available (values differ)	2017	2009
Verified Deployments	0 Deployments	0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price (values differ)	$15,000 USD	Contact for quote
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Arm Mechanics
Payload (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ)	3 kg	1.5 kg
Max TCP Speed (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ)	2 m/s	—
IP Rating (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ)	IP54	—
Reach (values differ)	590 mm	1,450 mm
Degrees of Freedom (values differ)	6	15
Repeatability (values differ)	±0.05 mm	±0.03 mm
Robot Weight (values differ)	17 kg	28 kg
Mounting Options (values differ)	floor, ceiling, wall, rail	floor
Safety
Safety Rating (values differ)	ISO/TS 15066	ISO10218
Force/Torque Sensing	none	none
Ease of Use
Programming Interface (values differ)	teach_pendant, drag_and_drop, visual_block	code_ros
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible	Yes	Yes
Fieldbus Protocols (values differ)	EtherCAT, TCP/IP	—
Commercial
Price (USD) (values differ)	$15,000 USD	Contact for quote
Lead Time (values differ)	2 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, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, No-Code Capable, Offline Programming, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month, Warranty

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Robots (fleet)

Hours / day

Labor $/hr (USD)

Days / year

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

Metric	Elfin E3 cobot	Nextage
Investment	$15,000	No price
Payback period	3.6 mo	—
Net savings (5 yr)	$235,000	—
ROI (5 yr)	+1567%	—

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 Elfin E3 cobot and Nextage?

Elfin E3 cobot is made by Han's Robot Co., Ltd., based in CN. Nextage is made by Kawada Industries, based in JP.

When were Elfin E3 cobot and Nextage launched?

Elfin E3 cobot launched in 2017. Nextage launched in 2009.

How do Elfin E3 cobot and Nextage compare on the Robo Index?

Elfin E3 cobot grades BBB 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 Elfin E3 cobot compare to Nextage?

Elfin E3 cobot has a reach of 1000 mm. Nextage has a reach of 1450 mm.

Are Elfin E3 cobot 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 Elfin E3 cobot 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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Elfin E3 cobot 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.