KR 1205 vs Nextage

Side-by-side comparison of KR 1205 (Kassow Robots ApS) and Nextage (Kawada Industries) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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KR 1205A

NextageAA

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

KR 1205Denmark
NextageJapan

Year First Available

KR 12052022
Nextage2009

Verified Deployments

KR 12050 Deployments
Nextage0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

KR 1205$34,020 USD
NextageContact for quote

Availability Status

KR 1205ACTIVE
NextageACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Payload

KR 12055 kg
Nextage1.5 kg

Max TCP Speed

KR 12051 m/s
Nextage—

IP Rating

KR 1205IP54
Nextage—

Reach

KR 12051,200 mm
Nextage1,450 mm

Degrees of Freedom

KR 12057
Nextage15

Repeatability

KR 1205±0.1 mm
Nextage±0.03 mm

Robot Weight

KR 120525 kg
Nextage28 kg

Mounting Options

KR 1205—
Nextagefloor

Safety

Safety Rating

KR 1205ISO/TS 15066
NextageISO10218

Force/Torque Sensing

KR 1205joint level all
Nextagenone

Ease of Use

No-Code Capable

KR 1205Yes
Nextage—

Offline Programming

KR 1205No
Nextage—

Programming Interface

KR 1205visual_block, no_code_gui
Nextagecode_ros

End-Effector

Tool Flange Standard

KR 1205iso 9283
Nextage—

Integrated F/T Sensor

KR 1205Yes
Nextage—

Software & Connectivity

ROS Compatible

KR 1205—
NextageYes

Commercial

Price (USD)

KR 1205$34,020 USD
NextageContact for quote

CaaS / Month

KR 1205$1,000
Nextage—

	KR 1205cobotKassow Robots ApS ARobo Index	NextagecobotKawada Industries AARobo Index
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country (values differ)	Denmark	Japan
Year First Available (values differ)	2022	2009
Verified Deployments	0 Deployments	0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price (values differ)	$34,020 USD	Contact for quote
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Arm Mechanics
Payload (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ)	5 kg	1.5 kg
Max TCP Speed (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ)	1 m/s	—
IP Rating (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ)	IP54	—
Reach (values differ)	1,200 mm	1,450 mm
Degrees of Freedom (values differ)	7	15
Repeatability (values differ)	±0.1 mm	±0.03 mm
Robot Weight (values differ)	25 kg	28 kg
Mounting Options (values differ)	—	floor
Safety
Safety Rating (values differ)	ISO/TS 15066	ISO10218
Force/Torque Sensing (values differ)	joint level all	none
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable (values differ)	Yes	—
Offline Programming (values differ)	No	—
Programming Interface (values differ)	visual_block, no_code_gui	code_ros
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard (values differ)	iso 9283	—
Integrated F/T Sensor (values differ)	Yes	—
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible (values differ)	—	Yes
Commercial
Price (USD) (values differ)	$34,020 USD	Contact for quote
CaaS / Month (values differ)	$1,000	—

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 Changer Support, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, Fieldbus Protocols, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, Warranty, Lead Time

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ROI Comparison

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Robots (fleet)

Hours / day

Labor $/hr (USD)

Days / year

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

Metric	KR 1205	Nextage
Investment	$34,020	No price
Payback period	8.2 mo	—
Net savings (5 yr)	$215,980	—
ROI (5 yr)	+635%	—

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 KR 1205 and Nextage?

KR 1205 is made by Kassow Robots ApS, based in DK. Nextage is made by Kawada Industries, based in JP.

When were KR 1205 and Nextage launched?

KR 1205 launched in 2022. Nextage launched in 2009.

How do KR 1205 and Nextage compare on the Robo Index?

KR 1205 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 KR 1205 compare to Nextage?

KR 1205 has a reach of 1200 mm. Nextage has a reach of 1450 mm.

Are KR 1205 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 KR 1205 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

KR 1205 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.