LARA 8 vs Nextage
Side-by-side comparison of LARA 8 (NEURA Robotics) and Nextage (Kawada Industries) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- LARA 8Germany
- NextageJapan
Year First Available
- LARA 8—
- Nextage2009
Verified Deployments
- LARA 80 Deployments
- Nextage0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- LARA 8$21,900 USD
- NextageContact for quote
Availability Status
- LARA 8ACTIVE
- NextageACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- LARA 830 kg
- Nextage1.5 kg
IP Rating
- LARA 8IP54/IP66
- Nextage—
Reach
- LARA 81,800 mm
- Nextage1,450 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- LARA 8—
- Nextage15
Repeatability
- LARA 8±0.02 mm
- Nextage±0.03 mm
Robot Weight
- LARA 8126 kg
- Nextage28 kg
Mounting Options
- LARA 8flexible mounting
- Nextagefloor
Safety
Safety Rating
- LARA 8PLd 3 / SIL3
- NextageISO10218
Force/Torque Sensing
- LARA 8integrated wrist ft
- Nextagenone
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- LARA 8Yes
- Nextage—
Offline Programming
- LARA 8No
- Nextage—
Programming Interface
- LARA 8drag-and-drop interface
- Nextagecode_ros
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- LARA 8Modular flange
- Nextage—
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- LARA 8—
- NextageYes
Fieldbus Protocols
- LARA 8EtherCAT, Profinet, Modbus TCP/RTU
- Nextage—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- LARA 8$21,900 USD
- NextageContact for quote
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Germany | Japan |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2009 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $21,900 USD | Contact for quote |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 30 kg | 1.5 kg |
| IP Rating (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | IP54/IP66 | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,800 mm | 1,450 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | — | 15 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.02 mm | ±0.03 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 126 kg | 28 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | flexible mounting | floor |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | PLd 3 / SIL3 | ISO10218 |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | integrated wrist ft | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | No | — |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | drag-and-drop interface | code_ros |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | Modular flange | — |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | EtherCAT, Profinet, Modbus TCP/RTU | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $21,900 USD | Contact for quote |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Max TCP Speed, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Duty Cycle, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month, Warranty, Lead Time
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 | LARA 8 | Nextage |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $21,900 | No price |
| Payback period | 5.3 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $228,100 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +1042% | — |
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 LARA 8 and Nextage?
LARA 8 is made by NEURA Robotics, based in DE. Nextage is made by Kawada Industries, based in JP.
How do LARA 8 and Nextage compare on the Robo Index?
LARA 8 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.
Are LARA 8 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 LARA 8 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
LARA 8 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.