JAKA MiniCobo vs Nextage

Side-by-side comparison of JAKA MiniCobo (Jaka) and Nextage (Kawada Industries) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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JAKA MiniCoboA

NextageAA

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

JAKA MiniCoboChina
NextageJapan

Year First Available

JAKA MiniCobo—
Nextage2009

Verified Deployments

JAKA MiniCobo0 Deployments
Nextage0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

JAKA MiniCobo$6,900 USD
NextageContact for quote

Availability Status

JAKA MiniCoboACTIVE
NextageACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Repeatability

JAKA MiniCobo±0.1 mm
Nextage±0.03 mm

IP Rating

JAKA MiniCoboIP40
Nextage—

Reach

JAKA MiniCobo580 mm
Nextage1,450 mm

Payload

JAKA MiniCobo2 kg
Nextage1.5 kg

Degrees of Freedom

JAKA MiniCobo6
Nextage15

Max TCP Speed

JAKA MiniCobo1.5 m/s
Nextage—

Robot Weight

JAKA MiniCobo9.9 kg
Nextage28 kg

Mounting Options

JAKA MiniCobofloor, ceiling, wall, inverted
Nextagefloor

Safety

Safety Rating

JAKA MiniCoboISO 10218-1: 2011
NextageISO10218

Force/Torque Sensing

JAKA MiniCobonone
Nextagenone

Ease of Use

No-Code Capable

JAKA MiniCoboYes
Nextage—

Offline Programming

JAKA MiniCoboNo
Nextage—

Programming Interface

JAKA MiniCoboGraphical programming, free-drive
Nextagecode_ros

Software & Connectivity

ROS Compatible

JAKA MiniCobo—
NextageYes

Fieldbus Protocols

JAKA MiniCoboTCP/IP, Modbus TCP, Modbus RTU, Profinet
Nextage—

Commercial

Price (USD)

JAKA MiniCobo$6,900 USD
NextageContact for quote

	JAKA MiniCobocobotJaka ARobo Index	NextagecobotKawada Industries AARobo Index
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)	$6,900 USD	Contact for quote
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Arm Mechanics
Repeatability (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ)	±0.1 mm	±0.03 mm
IP Rating (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ)	IP40	—
Reach (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ)	580 mm	1,450 mm
Payload (values differ)	2 kg	1.5 kg
Degrees of Freedom (values differ)	6	15
Max TCP Speed (values differ)	1.5 m/s	—
Robot Weight (values differ)	9.9 kg	28 kg
Mounting Options (values differ)	floor, ceiling, wall, inverted	floor
Safety
Safety Rating (values differ)	ISO 10218-1: 2011	ISO10218
Force/Torque Sensing	none	none
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable (values differ)	Yes	—
Offline Programming (values differ)	No	—
Programming Interface (values differ)	Graphical programming, free-drive	code_ros
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible (values differ)	—	Yes
Fieldbus Protocols (values differ)	TCP/IP, Modbus TCP, Modbus RTU, Profinet	—
Commercial
Price (USD) (values differ)	$6,900 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, Setup Time, 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, Warranty, Lead Time

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Hours / day

Labor $/hr (USD)

Days / year

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

Metric	JAKA MiniCobo	Nextage
Investment	$6,900	No price
Payback period	1.7 mo	—
Net savings (5 yr)	$243,100	—
ROI (5 yr)	+3523%	—

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 JAKA MiniCobo and Nextage?

JAKA MiniCobo is made by Jaka, based in CN. Nextage is made by Kawada Industries, based in JP.

How do JAKA MiniCobo and Nextage compare on the Robo Index?

JAKA MiniCobo 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 JAKA MiniCobo compare to Nextage?

JAKA MiniCobo has a reach of 580 mm. Nextage has a reach of 1450 mm.

Are JAKA MiniCobo 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 JAKA MiniCobo 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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JAKA MiniCobo 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.